DSC03525 5 new + coming soon openings in The Magic City — Wharf’s Casual Seafood is coming to Pelham. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Happy Monday, Birmingham! From seafood in Moody to BBQ in Pelham and more openings coming soon, there’s lots of excitement brewing in Birmingham. Let’s dive into the latest buzz.

1. Mama’ Nem Southern Kitchen | Rising-West Princeton

Chris Hollaman / Mama Nem Southern Kitchen / Rickwood Field — Chris Hollaman in Mama’ Nem Southern Kitchen. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Coming soon to the Rising-West Princeton neighborhood of Birmingham is Mama’ Nem Southern Kitchen, a new restaurant offering comfort food in a fine dining setting.

Mama’ Nem Southern Kitchen is conveniently located across from Rickwood Field, the oldest professional baseball park in America.

Opening: Monday, April 29
Location: 1209 Lomb Ave, Birmingham, AL 35208
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2. Wharf Casual Seafood | Moody

DSC03520 1 5 new + coming soon openings in The Magic City — Wharf’s Casual Seafood. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Wharf Casual Seafood is getting ready to open its doors this July. They will be serving up all types of culinary delights from seafood to burgers, salads and chicken. Stay tuned for more opening details.

Opening: July 2024
Location: 2023 Village Dr, Leeds, AL 35094
Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. Wings R Kings | Hoover

Guess what’s opening up in the Publix shopping center at the bustling corner of Valleydale Road and Caldwell Mill Road later this month? Wings R King—a family-owned joint, already a hit in Birmingham, Homewood and Hoover.

Opening: April 2024
Location: 4525 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Website | Facebook

4. Hit Different Barbeque & Grill | Pelham

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Hit Different Barbeque & Grill has just opened its inaugural brick-and-mortar location. Prepare to savor an array of menu options including smoked ribs, pulled pork, seafood, handcrafted cheeseburgers and more in Pelham.

Opening: NOW OPEN
Location: 3569 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. Intoxicated Chemist | West Birmingham

According to the BBJ, Intoxicated Chemist is an immersive experience that will offer allow guests to step into the role of scientists, engaging in experiments while enjoying alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

The lab is located one mile east of the Birmingham CrossPlex in the Crown Plaza shopping center.