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Step Inside This Timeless Alabama Diner For An Unforgettable Meal
The best meals are the ones that make you forget about everything else, and Salem’s Diner in Birmingham has been creating those moments since before forgetting things became trendy. This Homewood gem serves up the kind of food that makes you want to cancel your afternoon plans and just...
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Iconic Alabama bakery and deli reopening under new owner
A Birmingham area business owner is coming to the rescue for fans of Homewood bakery and deli, Savage’s, who are mourning its loss. After 87 years in business, the fan favorite sweets stop closed its doors in early February. Van Scott Jr., a Birmingham native, bought the bakery in...
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Birmingham to Host 'UniverSoul Circus' This Spring
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The UniverSoul Circus is coming to Birmingham, opening April 16 at Legion Field, located on Graymont Avenue West. The event promises family-friendly entertainment and is expected to draw audiences from across the region. On-site parking will be available for attendees, with cars priced at $5...
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Alec Baldwin filming new movie in downtown Birmingham, boosting city’s film industry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Hollywood has arrived in the Magic City. Filming for a new movie starring actor Alec Baldwin is underway in downtown Birmingham, drawing attention from fans and film industry leaders who say the production highlights the city’s growing role as a filmmaking destination. Production crews transformed parts of downtown into what looked like […]
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More Than Date Night: Celebrate the Big and Little Moments at Café Dupont
A little over thirty years ago, Café Dupont opened in Springville, AL; however, in 2003, the restaurant relocated to Birmingham, settling into a historic building in the downtown North End district (113 20th St. N., Birmingham). The café has remained in that same spot ever since (with a few expansions!), making it a timeless staple of the Birmingham food scene. What makes Café Dupont special, though, isn’t just its history: It’s a combination of the ageless elegance that permeates the space and the over-the-top service they provide their guests.
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Bare Hands announces ninth annual Birmingham Taco Fest fundraiser at Sloss Furnaces
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Bare Hands will host the ninth annual Birmingham Taco Fest on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd Street N. The event will feature more than 30 local taco vendors and food trucks, dessert vendors, an art market, community arts activities, live music, and salsa dancing with Salsa Birmingham.
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People Drive For Hours Just To Eat At This Alabama Oyster Bar
There are people in Birmingham right now planning their weekend around a plate of oysters. That’s not a typo, and they’re not crazy – well, maybe a little crazy, but in the best possible way. The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Bon Secour, Alabama, has...
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Savage’s Bakery to reopen under new owner
Savage’s Bakery is re-opening in Homewood on March 16th. Kenneth Rhodes, the owner of O’Carr’s Delicatessen, another beloved Homewood culinary institution, finalized the purchase of the 87 year-old bakery today. Below is a statement Rhodes released to Bham Now detailing Savage’s next chapter. “For more than...
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Vestavia Hills business happenings: March 2026
Napoli Italian Restaurant & Pizza at 2516 Rocky Ridge Road held a ribbon cutting on Feb. 12 to celebrate its reopening after being closed during January due to staffing shortages. The restaurant, owned by Sam Rinka, serves a variety of pizzas, appetizers, salads, strombolis, calzones, pasta dishes, chicken entrees, veal entrees, seafood entrees, vegetarian entrees and desserts. napoliitalianrestaurantpizza.com, 205-326-7478.
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Local among Belmont University student musicians who joined Andrea Bocelli on tour
JeNai O'Connor of Powder Springs was among over 85 student musicians from the University Orchestra and Chorale at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, who took the stage alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in February. The students performed with Bocelli on Feb. 22 at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama and Feb. 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, joining a professional orchestra conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio, during Bocelli’s “Romanza - 30th Anniversary World Tour.” The opportunity traces back to October 2025 when Belmont students performed with Bocelli during "An Evening of Hope" at Belmont's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, a landmark concert that launched the University's Hope Transforms campaign. Moved by the students' professionalism and talent, Bocelli invited the students to join him on tour. "Distinctive opportunities like this don't happen by chance," said Stephen Eaves, dean of Belmont's College of Music & Performing Arts. "They happen when rigorous preparation meets real-world trust. Our students have earned this 'only-at-Belmont' moment through their discipline, artistry and professionalism, and we're proud to see them represent Belmont on this prestigious world tour." Selected through a professional audition and selection process modeled after industry standards, Belmont's student musicians performed as paid
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Owner of O’Carr’s Deli in Homewood confirms purchase of Savage’s Bakery
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Savage’s Bakery, which officially closed its doors on Feb. 7 after decades of running, is set to reopen under new ownership. The bakery was purchased by Kenneth Rhodes, owner of O’Carr’s Deli in Homewood. “O’Carr’s has been a part of the community for over 50 years now and we operate under […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
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Alec Baldwin spotted as film crew shoots near Linn Park in Birmingham
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Film crews were spotted Wednesday afternoon at Linn Park in downtown Birmingham as production activity took place outside the Jefferson County courthouse. The county shared on social media that actor Alec Baldwin was seen on site during filming. Officials expressed appreciation for the cast...
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205 Wings now open in Avondale: See the menu
Avondale has a brand new spot for wings, and the first 205 customers will be treated to a special discount. Located at 4030 1st Ave. North, 205 Wings takes the places of one of Birmingham’s former Rally’s locations that closed in 2019. 205 Wings menu. 205 Wings opened...
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This Downtown Birmingham Bistro Nails the Art of French Brunch
Morris Avenue in downtown Birmingham, with its historic brick buildings and cobblestones, feels tailor-made for a French bistro. At La Fête, chef and owner Kristen Hall leans into that setting, serving laminated croissants and classic French dishes with subtle Southern touches. The breezy dining room, washed in soft light and florals, feels like stepping into Van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night.
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Cabaret Month kicks off at Homewood Theatre
Cabaret Month returns to Homewood Theatre this March, bringing some of the Birmingham area’s top entertainers to the stage each weekend for a month of music and fun. The series begins March 6 at 7:30 p.m. with Dane Peterson’s “Broadway Here I Come: In Search of the Great White Way.” Peterson, an interdisciplinary theatre artist with more than 35 years of experience as an actor, director, playwright, stage manager, producer and educator, will share his cabaret performance with Homewood audiences.