If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the hunt for hottest eats in Birmingham. From newer spots to the classics, read on for six of our team’s favorite things we ate in Birmingham last month.

1. Grilled Prime Ribeye from Gianmarco’s

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Starting off with my personal favorite meal of December… and maybe ever. The Grilled Prime Ribeye is served with brussels sprouts, mac and cheese and gorgonzola butter. If I’m treating myself to a nice meal in The Magic City, Gianmarco’s is where I’m headed and this is what I’m ordering. Look at that butter!

Location: 721 Broadway St, Birmingham, AL 35209
Hours: Monday-Tuesday + Saturday 5-10PM | Wednesday-Friday 11AM-2PM, 5-10PM
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2. Honey latte from Trvl Love

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One of our coffee connoisseurs came through this month with a delicious latte recommendation from Trvl Love.

“This was one of the best honey lattes I’ve had—flavorful and smooth.”
JeVante Shropshire, Content Producer

Location: 5530 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 7AM–3PM | Sunday 8AM–1PM
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Want to see even more of our faves? Check out the best things we ate in October, September and August this year.

3. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders from Local Roots

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One thing about us at Bham Now—we always have an eye out for the best chicken tenders around town. You can’t go wrong with a classic order like this.

“This meal was the perfect way to end the year after all the holiday dinners.”
Jacob Blankenship, Channel Analyst

Location: 3134 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
Hours: Daily 11AM-8PM
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4. Build your own poke bowl from The Ono Poké

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“The Ono Poké is always my go-to spot for lunch. I love all the fresh ingredients and delicious sauces. My favorite topping has to be pineapple—the sweetness matches perfectly with the saltiness of the tuna.”
Selah Vetter, Content Producer

Locations:
- 934 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
- 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: 11AM-7PM
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5. Triple Mousse Cake from Ocean

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Our very own tech expert bragged on a delicious dessert he enjoyed at Ocean. The Triple Mousse Cake is made of butterscotch, milk chocolate mousse, genoise, chocolate tuile, rum anglaise and almond brittle. YUM.

Location: 3814, 1218 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 5:30–9:30PM | Friday-Saturday 5:30–10PM
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6. Frothy Monkey

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Me again! Another one of favorite meals is a classic breakfast plate. The farm breakfast at Frothy Monkey is my go-to and the Broadbent bacon puts it over the top.