5 new openings (+ 1 closure) in the Birmingham area
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It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.
From a new spa in Pepper Place to a hot chicken joint in Midfield, here are five businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, one local business that has closed its doors.
Now Open
1. JAWS Hot Chicken & Seafood | Midfield
JAWS Hot Chicken and Seafood opened its first Birmingham-area location in early September.
This new spot offers a little bit of everything. On the menu, you’ll find fried chicken, fried shrimp, cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteaks and wings—to name just a few.
- Location: 100 Weibel Dr, Midfield, AL 35228
- Hours:
- Lobby Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-9PM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
- Drive Thru Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-Midnight | Sunday 11AM-11PM
2. White Flowers Gallery | Vestavia Hills
White Flowers Gallery, a local boutique that’s been around for nearly four decades, opened its new location on Rocky Ridge Road in Vestavia Hills on September 15.
Founded in 1986 by Diana and Eric Hansen, White Flowers Gallery is part gift shop, part gallery. It features a gorgeous all-white interior with items for sale ranging from clothes and jewelry to cards and kitchen accessories.
- Location: 2533 Rocky Ridge Rd
- Hours: 10AM-5PM daily
3. Meals by Misty | Springville
The City of Springville has a brand new spot for quick lunches and delicious family meals.
Meals by Misty, a locally-owned business with locations in Homewood and Trussville, serves homemade casseroles, sides, fresh salads and more with the busy family in mind. It also offers full-service catering.
- Location: 6417 US-11, Springville, AL
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM–7PM | Saturday 9AM–3PM | Closed Sunday
4. Alchemy Spa & Wellness | Pepper Place
Alchemy Spa & Wellness, a new spa in Pepper Place, is celebrating its grand opening this week.
The services include deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, facials, dermaplaning, lash services and more.
During the grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 25 (4-7 PM) and Saturday, Sept. 27 (8 AM-1 PM), Alchemy will give the first 50 guests a free bag of wellness gifts and products. There will also be mini-services available, such as mini massages, express face sculpting and wellness tips.
- Location: 2821 2nd Avenue S Suite E
- Hours: Tuesday 8:30AM – 2PM, Wednesday 9:30AM – 3PM, Thursday 9AM – 4PM, Friday 8:30AM – 2PM, Closed Saturday – Monday
Coming Soon
5. Vapor Thrift Store | Trussville + Pelham
Vapor Thrift Store, a local thrift store with three locations across the Birmingham-area, is expanding with two more shops coming soon to Trussville and Pell City.
Vapor Ministries, the nonprofit behind the thrift stores, recently purchased 3.74 acres on Mary Taylor Road in Trussville, adjacent to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers just off U.S. Highway 11.
This fall, Vapor is opening its largest thrift store yet in Pell City. At more than 16,000 square feet, the new store will offer plenty of room to browse and shop.
- Location:
- Pell City (coming soon): 807 Martin St S Pell City, AL 35128
- Trussville (coming soon): Mary Taylor Road, Trussville, AL
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-7PM | Closed Sunday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Closed / Closing
6. BBQ Stop | Clay
BBQ Stop, a local barbecue joint in Clay, has closed indefinitely. According to posts on social media, the restaurant is seeking new management and a new location to revive the business.
“We will unfortunately remain closed this week as we regroup and prepare for the future.
Here’s where we are:
• We’re looking for more than just a manager—we need a committed partner or investor to help us rebuild and move forward.
• Our current location has code and building issues (and sits on a closed road with no concrete date for reopening), so we are planning a move to a new space.
• To make that possible, we’ll need both investment and a strong, reliable team in place”
BBQ STOP, via Facebook
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