When is there NOT something happening in Hoover? New biz and new news is always poppin’ out of that place, so we rounded up a few items that might’ve passed you by.
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Who would’ve thought we would begin a new decade with a global pandemic? Not me! The past few months have transformed our daily routines—including our vocabulary. Let’s take a look at the new lingo we’re hearing and using on a daily basis.
Continue reading “Coronavirus changed A LOT, including our vocabulary. What words have you used Birmingham?”Sponsored
If you’ve been waiting for the right reason to visit Cahaba Heights, wait no more. If you haven’t been there for a while, you’ll be surprised at all the ways this little area continues to grow and change. And if you’re considering refinancing or buying a new home, Caliber Home Loans, located in Cahaba Heights near the intersection of Crosshaven and Green Valley, can help.
Continue reading “7 reasons to visit Cahaba Heights, including tasty food + 4 new developments”
These days, you can get absolutely anything delivered to your doorstep via subscription service. In a world where convenience is key, this Birmingham startup is adding some flavor to the subscription box game and we are here. for. it. Read on to get all the details!
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With an amended order from the state allowing on-premises dining at restaurants, bars and breweries that can follow social distancing guidelines, some Birmingham area restaurants have started to reopen their doors. Here’s an updated list of restaurants open in and around Birmingham.
Continue reading “25 restaurants open for in house + patio dining in Birmingham”
If you own a home in Birmingham, you might have gotten a notice about forbearance from your mortgage company. We reached out to people at Caliber Home Loans for our own personal mortgage forbearance 101, and now we’re here to share what we learned. Bottom line, if your income has been affected by COVID-19, forbearance might help.
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Quarantine turned me into a baker and self-proclaimed fashion designer. Who would’ve thought? Not me! But here we are and let’s just say banana bread has become a major food group in my diet. Here are three easy quarantine activities to spice up your new daily routine as well as where you can find them in Birmingham.
Continue reading “I tried 3 quarantine trends including whipped coffee. Here’s what happened.”
Last year we announced that Big Whiskey’s will make its Alabama debut at Hoover’s Stadium Trace Village. Now they have their sights set on a grand opening this summer along with taking extra precautions to keep customers safe.
Continue reading “Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar in Hoover sets grand opening for July”
May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day? Say no more! It’s not like we needed an excuse to enjoy chocolate chip cookies, but this day makes it even easier to do so. Check out these local spots perfect for celebrating the holiday and those tiny bites of chocolaty goodness.
Continue reading “1 dozen places to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day in Birmingham, including Church Street’s “Breakup Cookie””
Ok Birmingham, get ready to treat yo’self. There’s a new beauty bar coming to Southside that’s ready to pamper you, and after this spring, we all deserve it. Fancy Face will be here before we know it—get all the details here.
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However you top your warm-weather treat, it always tastes better when you buy local. We’ve rounded up Birmingham’s top ice cream shops—check it out.
Continue reading “Slide into summer with 9 Birmingham ice cream shops open + curbside options”
Brookwood is buzzing! According to the BBJ, a 25,000 square-foot boutique office building is in the works next to Shades Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church in Homewood. Here are the details on The FiveStone Group’s latest development.
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A Southern tale as old as time—the good ole meat and three combo. When you can’t make it to your mom’s house for a homemade meal, you can count on these local meat and three restaurants to cook up a comforting meal.
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With the arrival of a global pandemic comes a new reality for citizens and businesses alike. We checked in with the community in and around Birmingham and asked how businesses were responding and being affected. Here’s what you had to say.
Continue reading “What does COVID-19 mean for Birmingham businesses? We asked, you answered.”Sponsored
With an amended order from the state allowing on-premises dining at restaurants, bars and breweries that can follow social distancing guidelines, some Birmingham area restaurants have started to reopen their doors. Here’s a list of 7 we know of so far.
Continue reading “7 Birmingham restaurants opening for in house + patio dining this week”
