Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
This org is helping spotlight Birmingham’s booming food + drink scene
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For a city its size, Birmingham boasts a top-notch food and drink scene. You can savor artfully-crafted sips and snacks no matter where you roam.
In fact, every time we poll our audience for the biggest point of pride of living in Birmingham, the thriving culinary community comes out on top.
So the next time you’re planning a big night (or dreamy day) out on the town, here’s a great place to start as you sip—and support—the local businesses who are helping to make Birmingham a delicious place to call home.
Magic City Sips brings more people to the table
We were excited to learn about Magic City Sips, a collective that helps spotlight all the great home-grown restaurants and bars that are contributing to Birmingham’s delicious reputation.
Magic City Sips is an initiative started by the City of Birmingham, via its Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, to be a go-to resource for these homegrown purveyors by celebrating their achievements, providing the info they need to ensure a successful business for residents and visitors and connecting them to potential customers.
They do this via:
- year-around events + gatherings
- the annual Sippy Cup Awards (more on that soon!)
- education + training
- staffing + job resources
What’s next? SIPS Social Industry Night is Monday, September 8 from 5-8PM at Magnolia Point. Here are all the details so you can attend!
Who is participating in Magic City Sips?
If you’re looking for inspo for your next great sip or bite out in Bham, here’s a guide to current Magic City Sips participants:
- 4 Seasons Sports Bar + Grill in Smithfield
- Alicia’s Coffee in Titusville (inside the A.G. Gaston Motel)
- Bosses Private Lounge @ Midtown
- Continental Drift in Southside/UAB
- The Crestwood Tavern in Crestwood
- Emerald Lounge in Eastlake
- The Filling Station in Crestwood
- Hemings downtown
- HERO in Parkside
- Joyland in Avondale
- Leafly Boba Bar in Parkside
- Magnolia Point in Southside
- Majestic Lounge downtown
- Known for: Wings + salmon sliders
- The Margaret downtown
- Mayawell Bar in Lakeview
- The Mayor in Lakeview
- Michael’s Restaurant in Parkside
- Pilcrow downtown
- Prime Champagne Bar in Lakeview
- Best seller: The Gee
- The Shop @1417 in West End
- Tasty Town in Parkside
- Tucana Tiki Bar in Parkside
- Uptown Jazz Lounge in Uptown
- Woodlawn Theatre in Woodlawn
For more information about Birmingham’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, follow IEO on Facebook, Instagram and visit their site to learn more!
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