6 new + coming soon openings in the Birmingham area

It’s the start of another beautiful week in The Magic City and as always, there are plenty of new projects in town from a campground renovation to a new seafood restaurant.

Here’s a roundup of a couple new businesses in town, and three more to keep your eye out for this summer.

New Openings

1. Simone’s Kitchen & Cocktails | Center Point

A fan-favorite Birmingham food truck has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Center Point. Owned and operated by Chef Whitney Simone, Simone’s Kitchen ATL has been serving the community for seven years. 

Simone’s Kitchen & Cocktails, a restaurant, lounge and event space serving classic Southern cuisine with a modern twist, is now open.

• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM | Sunday 12-5PM
• Location: 2321 Centerpoint Parkway Suite 106, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama

2. Krystal | Calera

A new Krystal location is now open in Calera. Connected to a Valero convenience store off exit 234 on I-65, it is the 2nd Krystal location to move into the Birmingham Metro area over the past 18 months.

• Hours: 5AM-10PM Daily
• Location: 159 Co Rd 87, Calera, AL 35040

Coming Soon

3. Magnolia Point | Southside

Magnolia Point is the latest restaurant project from Pihakis Restaurant Group, the hospitality company behind some of Birmingham’s most beloved restaurants: Little Donkey, Tasty Town, Rodney Scott’s BBQ and Hero Doughnuts.

The restaurant will feature an array of seafood dishes, sandwiches and much more. There will also be a courtyard and ample parking for guests.

• Coming: Summer 2024
• Location: 2234 Magnolia Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

4. Renovated campgrounds | Oak Mountain State Park

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the campground at Oak Mountain State Park is reopening after $13 million in renovations. New features include an updated dog park, new playground and upgraded electrical connections.

The campground is scheduled to officially open this Friday, May 24.

• Coming: Friday, May 24
• Location: 100 Campground Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242

5. 7 Brew | Trussville

A drive-thru coffee stand will be opening in Trussville this June. 7 Brew offers a wide variety of espresso drinks, energy drinks, smoothies, shakes and more. Customize your drink with one of its 30+ flavors like guava, brown sugar or lavender.

• Coming: June 2024
• Location: 5982 Chalkville Mountain Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235

New location

6. The Hair Bar | Dolly Ridge

The Hair Bar is making a move from Highway 280 to a new home in Cahaba Heights. Due to a growing client base and team of stylists, the salon upsized to a location three times its original size.

The new location is now open on Dolly Ridge near Biscuit Love.

• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9AM-6PM | Friday-Saturday 9AM-4PM
• Location: 4317 Dolly Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

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