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3 DIY dishes bringing international flavors + a dessert with an unexpected ingredient
Transport your taste buds without the pricey plane ticket. Here are 3 recipes to try at home along with where to find similar dishes in Birmingham.
A taste of the Big Easy is coming to The Pizitz Food Hall + help paint Bham’s newest mural
Read Time 4 MinutesThings are heating up at The Pizitz Food Hall. Just when you thought your taste buds were satisfied with the array of cuisines located in Downtown Birmingham, the food hall is getting ready to welcome a taste…
Book your European vacation without the passport thanks to Nabeel’s Cafe & Market
Read Time 2 MinutesDon’t buy that plane ticket just yet. Your trip to Europe isn’t as far as you think. Experience the bites, drinks and good vibes of a European vacation right here in Birmingham with Nabeel’s Cafe & Market.…
New Taco Mama, coffee cart and gelato—here’s what’s opening in Bham
Read Time 3 MinutesFrom a brand-new Taco Mama and upcoming coffee cart to anticipated openings happening this spring, there’s a lot of movement taking place in The Magic City. Here’s what’s new in Birmingham.
Stop stirring! Bham’s Spoon & Ladle is ceasing its wholesale operations
Read Time 2 MinutesWe’re sad to say goodbye to local, family-owned specialty food company, Spoon & Ladle. You may be familiar with them from The Pizitz Food Hall and as a vendor at the Market at Pepper Place. Keep reading…
The Washington Post gives a shout out to Birmingham’s The Essential + Bandit Patisserie
Read Time 2 MinutesCue the delicious photos we all drool over on our Instagram feed. Local businesses and personal favorites, The Essential and Bandit Patisserie were recently featured in The Washington Post. Here’s why they were given a shout out…
Local restaurants helping you homegate like a pro for the big game
Read Time 3 MinutesThe Super Bowl is happening February 7th which is right around the corner. Whether your team made it or not, we all know the spotlight is really on the food. Before you order the same old spread…
8 Birmingham spots serving up beignets, including food trucks
Read Time 2 MinutesSure Mardi Gras is a few weeks away, but beignets are delicious all year round. Fried dough topped with powdered sugar? Sounds like bite-size happiness to me. Check out these eight local spots bringing a Big Easy…
Your guide to vegan restaurants + food trucks in Birmingham
Read Time 3 MinutesIn a city where BBQ seems to be one of the main food groups, vegan restaurants are finding their time to shine in Birmingham. Whether you’re a dedicated vegan, want to cut down on meat or just…
5 restaurants to try for your next date night in Birmingham + what to order
Read Time 3 MinutesWhen’s the last time you got dressed up and went out for a delicious date night meal? If you’re looking for an excuse to treat yourself, consider visiting one of these 5 spots in Birmingham. Keep reading…
5 spots to grab a warm bowl of gumbo for National Gumbo Day, Oct. 13
Read Time 2 MinutesNothing tastes better on a cool autumn day than a big bowl of gumbo. Here are five local spots cooking up some of the best in the Birmingham area.
A foundation of food + family—what working at Ashley Mac’s is like
Read Time 4 MinutesWhat started as a catering business in Ashley McMakin’s Homewood apartment more than a decade ago is now a beloved Birmingham business. With five Birmingham locations and 71 employees, Ashley Mac’s is still growing and it’s no…
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11 farm-to-table restaurants on our foodie bucket list in Birmingham
Read Time 6 MinutesAs local restaurants continue to open their doors, we’re excited to grub on some farm-fresh dishes. Birmingham is surrounded by bountiful farms throughout Alabama and we’re highlighting those eateries turning local harvests into farm-to-table meals.
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7 local restaurants who just make okra to perfection
Read Time 4 MinutesOkra—you either LOVE it or you hate it. This Southern staple comes in many forms and local restaurants are using the veggie to jazz up their dishes. Check out these seven spots using okra in unique ways…
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