New Asian-inspired food truck, Rickshaw, + 5 other Birmingham businesses to explore

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Chris and Heather Joe are excited to share Rickshaw with the Birmingham community. (Rickshaw Bham)

Fall in Birmingham means one thing—new openings that are just in time for the holiday season! Want to see what all the hype is about with these six new Birmingham businesses? Keep reading for more.

1. Santos Coffee | Mountain Brook

Santos Coffee
Since Starbucks has relocated, it’s time for local coffee to shine. (Santos Coffee USA)

Santos Coffee is on a roll. Less than a month after opening/announcing their Homewood and Gardendale locations, the team announced another shop opening. Say hello to Santos Mountain Brook! The new location takes the place of the iconic Starbucks corner in Mountain Brook Village. 

All of their blends are hand-selected from roasters around the world and when brewed, make a delicious cup of coffee. Plus, check out their pastry selection while you’re there.

2. Jambo Grill | Hoover

Jambo Grill
Get African and Caribbean classics at Jambo Grill. (Jambo Grill / Facebook)

A new addition to the Birmingham community, Jambo Grill, is open now. Serving up African and Caribbean classics like jerk chicken, Foo Food and Samosa, this spot is already a crowd-pleaser. They also serve American foods like burgers and wings, so there’s something there for everyone.

According to the Birmingham Business Journal, cocktails will also be hitting the menu soon. Who’s ready to grub? I know we are!

3. Rickshaw Bham | Everywhere!

Rickshaw
Rickshaw makes its debut at the Barons game. (Rickshaw Bham)

Chris Joe’s story starts right here in The Magic City. From a young age, he was washing dishes in one of Birmingham’s most legendary Chinese restaurants, Joy Young. His great grandfather opened the restaurant in the 1920s after immigrating from Canton, China. The restaurant fed Bham locals until the 1990s. Now that it’s Chris’ turn in the spotlight, Rickshaw is bringing Asian-inspired street food to Birmingham this summer and will offer the city a new take on Asian cuisine.

Menu items will rotate but will include selections such as:

  • Bahn Mi sandwiches with your choice of pork belly, lemongrass chicken or tofu
  • Szechuan cumin lamb burger with furikake fries
  • 8-piece Korean fried chicken nuggets with miso-buttermilk ranch and daikon radish pickles

Plant-based items are also on the menu as well. He and his wife/business partner, Heather, can’t wait to serve the city they love.

4. Komplements | Huffman

Kmplements
Get gems like these online and (soon-to-be) in store at Komplements. (Komplements)

Meet your newest accessory. Starting September 4, you’ll be able to shop Komplements in store as well as online. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a friend, want to treat yourself or are shopping for a special occasion, the team at Komplements will find you the perfect piece.

Their Shop and See event will be hosted on September 4 from 2-5PM and will have a free gift available for the first 10 customers, so make sure to get there early.

5. Red Mountain Makers | Hardware Park

Red Mountain Makers
Embrace your inner creativity with Red Mountain Makers. (Red Mountain Makers / Facebook)

Need a space to be creative and potentially pick up a new hobby? Red Mountain Makers hosts their grand opening celebration, September 18 from 1-5PM with an afternoon of demonstrations, tours and more.

Over the last few months, Red Mountain Makers has hosted classes, workshops and events to get Birmingham interested in fields such as woodworking, engineering, innovation, product development and manufacturing.

6. Onward Reserve | Lane Parke

Onward Reserve

Get the hottest gear at Onward Reserve, beginning Fall 2022. (Onward Reserve / Instagram)

Big news for Mountain Brook! Onward Reserve was just named a tenant of Phase II of Lane Parke. Onward Reserve features men’s sportswear, accessories, leather goods and more. They encourage their shoppers to “live authentically” through Southern hospitality and activities.

Expect Onward Reserve to open later this fall right next to Tasc Performance.

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Olivia Moses
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