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Alpine, AL · Food & Drink
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Homewood restaurant scores 60; other inspections reveal gnats in frozen yogurt, moldy corn dogs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A total of five food establishments scored below 85 during Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) inspections between Oct. 8 and Oct. 15, 2026, including one Homewood restaurant that almost scored low enough to prompt an immediate and temporary closure. Foo Hai in Homewood scored a...
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Locals Swear By The Hickory-Fired Ribs At This Southside Birmingham Barbecue Favorite
Some cities argue about football, and Birmingham does plenty of that. The other big debate happens at the dinner table, and it usually ends with one word: ribs. On the city’s Southside, close to the UAB campus, sits a barbecue spot where hickory fire does the heavy lifting and a slice of plain white bread gets a starring role. People drive across town for it, and travelers from Texas, Atlanta, and beyond have made detours just to sit at its tables.
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Golden Age Wine crowned best wine bar in Alabama
The Takeout, the popular national foodie digital publication, has named Golden Age Wine the best wine bar in Alabama. If you haven’t grabbed a glass here yet, now’s your sign. Golden Age Wine Birmingham earns praise from The Takeout. Located in downtown Birmingham and Mountain Brook, Golden Age...
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New restaurant, bar and grill opens in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Fairfield has a new restaurant, bar, and grill called Southern Flames and it’s in a former flower shop and pizza shop on Aaron Aronov Road. Owners Deon and Dr. Joi Wright opened it on Oct. 8. The menu includes chicken, smoked sausage, Philly cheesesteaks, wings, burgers, sides and appetizers.
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People Will Drive For Miles Across Alabama Just To Eat At This Unbelievable Rural Restaurant
There’s a building in Riverside, Alabama that doesn’t look like much from the road, and that’s exactly the point. Folks drive right past plenty of flashy places to get here, because The Ark has something you can’t fake. You know how some restaurants try so hard...
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Costa’s Mediterranean Cafe temporarily closes in Trussville: what to know
Trussville’s dining scene looks a bit different this week. Costa’s Mediterranean Cafe has temporarily closed its location on Chalkville Mountain Road, and its future remains up in the air. Here’s what we know. Costa’s Mediterranean Cafe in Trussville is temporarily closed. If you tried to dine...
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Halloween pop-up brings spooky decor, themed drinks to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Halloween-themed pop-up featuring immersive decor and seasonal drinks is open at Hold Your Horses in downtown Birmingham through Nov. 1. The Haunting on 24th Street draws inspiration from childhood haunted houses, vintage Halloween decorations and horror movies. Its menu includes themed cocktails such as Poison Apple, Scream-sicle and Widow’s Whisper, along with nonalcoholic drinks and limited-edition glassware.
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14 Birmingham Restaurants Made the 2026 MICHELIN Guide—Including 3 New Additions!
Anyone who’s been in Birmingham for very long knows we’re a foodie city—and Birmingham’s food scene just got some major bragging rights! Fourteen restaurants across the Birmingham metro area, including Bessemer and Mountain Brook, have earned recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide American South selection. From upscale steakhouses and French-inspired favorites to pizza, seafood and Southern cuisine, these local restaurants are getting national attention—and you might recognize a few of your favorites. Plus, one Birmingham hospitality professional received a special award for outstanding service!
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This Enormous International Market In Alabama Is Like Traveling The World Without Leaving The State
Somewhere in Homewood, Alabama, there’s a supermarket flying the flags of dozens of countries above its entrance, and it’s not doing that just for decoration. Mi Pueblo Greensprings is the kind of place that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about grocery shopping in the South.
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The star shining over Bessemer: Anna Clark’s review of The Bright Star Restaurant
At the corner of 3rd Avenue and 19th Street in historic downtown Bessemer, a neon sign crowns Alabama’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, illuminating the sidewalk below. Its red, shining letters read “The Bright Star Restaurant.” Behind The Bright’s Star’s shaded windows, Elvis croons, “Are you lonesome tonight?” and the warm glow of golden chandeliers reveals wood-lined murals of the old country.
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Vecchia to host Halloween cocktail class and costume party
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato will host a Halloween Cocktail & Costume Party on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at its Hoover location. The evening will feature a cocktail class focused on fall drinks made with lambrusco and grappa. Guests will learn recipes and techniques they can use at home while sampling seasonal cocktails.