Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
6 openings + 1 closing in The Magic City—everything you need to know
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Happy Monday, Birmingham! From street tacos to Asian cuisine downtown and more openings coming soon, there’s lots of excitement brewing in Birmingham. Let’s dive right into the latest buzz.
1. University Tacos | Downtown
Explore the latest addition to University Tacos on 5th Avenue! Rest assured, the original University Boulevard location remains unchanged. Enjoy the deliciousness of University Tacos at both spots.
- Opening: NOW OPEN
- Location: 2015 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Current Charcoal Grill | Downtown
Automatic Seafood and James Beard Award-winning Chef Adam Evans, in partnership with Chef Luke Joseph and owner Raymond J. Harbert, have opened Current Charcoal Grill in Parkside.
The new restaurant pays homage to a wide range of flavors, ingredients and techniques of Asian cuisine— utilizing a centuries-old approach to cooking with traditional Binchotan charcoals.
- Opening: NOW OPEN
- Location: 1625 Second Avenue South, Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Marky’s Kitchen | Cahaba Heights
Opening soon in the former spot of Local Roots in Cahaba Heights, Marky’s Kitchen draws inspiration from Marcus Cassimus’ unwavering passion and commitment to Birmingham’s restaurant scene and beyond.
What’s on the menu? Marky’s Kitchen will combine signature items with certain family Cassimus family favorites.
- Opening: May 1
- Location: 3134 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Website
4. Starbucks | Irondale
Need a new caffeine stop? Starbucks Coffee is set to open a new location in Irondale’s Cahaba Crossing shopping center, located at the intersection of Grants Mill Road and Old Leeds Road.
- Opening: TBD
- Location: 5824 Old Leeds Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Goodwill | Highland Park
Goodwill has opened a new donation center on Clairmont Ave, next to the Piggly Wiggly. Donate on April 30 for a chance to win a $250 gift card to Piggly Wiggly.
- Opening: Tuesday, April 30
- Location: 330 Clairmont Avenue Birmingham 35205
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Swarovski | The Summit
Now open at the Summit near Trader Joe’s, Swarovski introduces its exclusive Alabama location, offering dazzling crystal jewelry, home decor and brilliant lab-grown diamonds.
This store, a unique concept for Swarovski, is among the select “Wonder Lux” destinations worldwide.
- Opening: NOW OPEN
- Location: 209 Summit Blvd Space #150, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Closings
1. Whataburger | Trussville
The Whataburger joint in Trussville is shutting down, flipping their last burger on May 6.
- Closing: May 6
- Location: 5931 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
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