8 best things we ate in Birmingham in July 2022

Want to know the best restaurants in Birmingham? You’ve come to the right place. Here at Bham Now, we love to eat our way through The Magic City. Keep reading for eight of the best things our team ate in July.

1. Focaccia grilled cheese from Freddy’s Wine Bar

“After a glass of wine out on the patio, my friends and I started to get a lil’ hungry. When we asked our (amazing) waitress, she recommended this—saying that she eats this on almost every shift. After taking a bite, we were sold. The homemade focaccia bread and the beautiful blends of cheese and garlic aioli were magnificent. I would come here just for the grilled cheese.”

Olivia Moses, Instagram Manager

• Freddy’s Wine Bar location: 2251 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday-Saturday 2-11PM | Sunday 2-9PM
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2. Tom yum soup + fried tofu from Taste of Thailand

“I looove both the tom yum soup and fried tofu from Taste of Thailand. It’s my go-to meal. The soup is filled with fresh vegetables and has a citrusy, semi-hot soup base with lots of lemongrass. It kind of reminds me of hot and sour soup, but a lighter, veg-heavy version. The fried tofu is sliced into large cubes and served with a tangy, sweet peanut sauce. It’s one of my favorite meals regardless of the season!”

Gabi Hembree-Lee, Business Development Manager

• Taste of Thailand location: 3321 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
• Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
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3. Chorizo pasta from Rojo

“The meal is so large, I thought I would eat half of it for lunch and save the rest for leftovers. That didn’t happen. I ate every tasty morsel. I particularly liked how the chorizo is blended in with the pasta. I highly recommend this item for lunch or dinner!”

Pat Byington, Content Director

• Rojo location: 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-10PM
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4. Grilled chicken tacos + shrimp po-boy from Iron City Grill

“When our team went out for lunch at Iron City Grill, I ordered the tacos with grilled chicken. The whole dish was a colorful and perfectly balanced flavor festival with plenty of textures to keep it interesting. I loved everything about it, from the cilantro vinaigrette-tossed slaw to the cotija. 10/10 recommend.”

Sharron Swain, Managing Content Producer

“I did a photoshoot of some of their menu items for a content piece a while back, so I came into this knowing what I was getting into. Iron City Grill is my go-to for trying new foods for sure. My favorite meal so far—I highly recommend.”

Jacob Blankenship, Channel Analyst + Photographer

• Iron City Grill location: 2208 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-2PM
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5. Upbeet salad from Real and Rosemary

“Beets, goat cheese, strawberries, nuts. Pure yum!”

Cindy Martin, President/CEO

• Real and Rosemary location: (Homewood) 1922 29th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35209 | (The Summit) 323 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243 | (Crestline) 75 Church Street, Birmingham, AL 35213
• Hours: Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-8:30PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM
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6. Cookies & Cream ice cream from Bendy’s Cookies & Cream

“I went to the grand opening of Bendy’s Cookies & Cream in Trussville. It was the first time trying what this local ice cream shop has to offer. For my first taste test, I went with the Cookies & Cream. My thoughts? Delicious!” 

Patience Itson, Content Producer

• Bendy’s Cookies & Cream location: (Trussville) 220 Main St Suite 100, Trussville, AL 35173 | (Vestavia Hills) 3029 Pump House Rd Ste. 109, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
• Hours: (Trussville) Sunday-Thursday Noon-9PM | Friday-Saturday Noon-9:30PM | (Vestavia Hills) Monday Noon-5PM | Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday Noon-9PM | Friday-Saturday Noon-9:30PM
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7. Chargrilled eggplant hummus from Tasty Town

“I’ve been hearing the hype about Tasty Town since they opened, and after trying it for the first time, I can confirm it’s well worth it. A few of my coworkers recommended the chargrilled eggplant hummus, and now that I’ve tasted it, I know I’ll be craving it at least once a week for the rest of my life. It’s the silkiest hummus I’ve ever had, and the pita was perfectly spongy and chewy. I’m getting hungry all over again thinking about it!”

Cecilia Wood, Social Media Manager + Content Producer

• Tasty Town location: 16 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
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8. Chilton County peaches from Burnette Farms at The Market at Pepper Place

“It is peak peach season and a Chilton County peach really hits the spot on a hot summer day. From peach ice cream to peach cobbler to plain ole peaches, there are a million different ways to enjoy them too!”

Jessica Broom, Account Executive

• Market at Pepper Place location: 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Saturday 7AM-Noon
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