Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck + 3 more openings that you’ll love
Check it out! 💥 New businesses are headed your way, including a traveling coffee truck! ☕️
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Tropicaleo, popular Puerto Rican eatery, is temporarily closing, cites labor shortage
Tropicaleo, the popular Puerto Rican and Latin American-inspired eatery on Crestwood Boulevard closed its doors temporarily on Monday citing lack of trained food service staff.
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Get empanadas from these 9 local spots for National Empanada Day April 8
National Empanada Day is Thursday, April 8. Indulge in these delicious, flakey hand pies when you visit one of these local Birmingham restaurants. Celebrate in Birmingham by getting empanadas from one (or several) of these nine local restaurants.
MURAL ALERT: Birmingham’s new murals at Tropicaleo and Crestwood Tavern [PHOTOS]
![MURAL ALERT: Birmingham’s new murals at Tropicaleo and Crestwood Tavern [PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Crestwood-Tavern-lead.png?fit=768%2C402&quality=80&ssl=1 "MURAL ALERT: Birmingham’s new murals at Tropicaleo and Crestwood Tavern [PHOTOS]")
Two new murals just popped up off of Crestwood Boulevard. You can find these additions at Tropicaleo and Crestwood Tavern. Keep reading to find out more about Birmingham’s newest murals.
Taste the tropics with takeout from these 6 Caribbean restaurants in Birmingham
I am so ready for the summer. Warm weather and getaways would be a nice break from running up my electricity bill. That’s still a few months away. However, you can get a taste of the tropics without traveling. Grab…
5 Birmingham stories that will brighten your day, including recycling + composting at Tropicaleo
You know we love a good story about people making our Magic City better. Keep reading for five ways local businesses and artists are inviting all of us to help make a difference. These stories will brighten your day.
15 places to celebrate National Margarita Day in Birmingham
National Margarita Day is Saturday, Feb. 22. How will you be celebrating, Birmingham? If you need some ideas, here are 15 places in The Magic City to grab a delicious margarita…or two!
There’s something for everyone in East Avondale, including the upcoming Seasick Records
On February 7, Seasick Records announced their upcoming move to East Avondale. However, Seasick isn’t the first to fall in love with East Avondale. See why this vibrant area is the place to be.
Local Latin and Hispanic events featuring Boricua Fest on July 21st
A strong community is an equal community! Part of Birmingham’s beauty is its diversity and its Southern blend of cultures. Check out some of the awesome organizations and events happening this summer in the Latin and Hispanic community.
3 Caribbean food restaurants in Birmingham that will transport you to the islands
Looking for paradise in the heart of Birmingham? Discover three Caribbean food restaurants that are sure to give you a taste of Puerto Rican and Cuban culture.
Tropicaleo brings Puerto Rican-inspired cuisine to Avondale
The boom continues for Avondale as Tropicaleo opens for business. Nestled at the end of the 4400 block of Fourth Ave. S. sits Tropicaleo – a Puerto Rican-inspired restaurant that offers a fast and casual dining experience.
Why I love: Tropicaleo
I’ve noticed that we at Bham Now give the Pizitz Center a ton of coverage. I’m sure some of that is because we offer native advertising (which this is not, by the way). But I think there’s more to it…
Bham Now Pizitz Food Hall takeover
The Bham Now team took over the Pizitz Food Hall this Wednesday. Trying a different restaurant to get a feel for the authenticity that revolves around the Pizitz Food Hall, each producer has provided a unique review. Here are our…
A Guide to the Magic City’s Startup & Revitalization Organizations – (Part 5 of 5)
Talking with Deon Gordon, the Director of Business Growth for REV, I found out some great info about the revitalization geared organization. The Mission: “We exist to ‘creates vibrant commercial districts by filling vacant spaces and growing sustainable businesses.’
Bham Now’s Most Read Stories
Since the launch of Bham Now in August of this year, we’ve continued to grow and greatly appreciate the loyalty and input from our audience – you! Just in case you missed them, here’s a quick recap of our top…