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Mountain Brook business happenings: March 2026
Locanda Brasato, a new Italian restaurant from Duaine Clements and Marco Butturini, recently opened in the former Post Office Pies space at 270 Rele St. Clements and Butturini are also co-owners of downtown Birmingham’s Lé Fresca. The new restaurant focuses on “the art of slow cooking” with traditional Italian techniques and quality ingredients. Menu offerings include antipasti, pizza, mafalde, short rib ravioli, duck breast, halibut and a selection of Italian-inspired desserts. locandabrasato.com, 205-747-0013.
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Birmingham Woman Walked Away from a Dream Job. Now Being Recognized for Oscar-Nominated Film
I have the deepest respect and admiration for people who are brave and unselfish enough to go out and make the world better. Not people who talk about making the world better. Not people who share articles about it on social media. People who actually give something up — real...
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Alabama high school band to be first American band at world’s largest flower parade
Next year, the Homewood Patriots Marching Band will make history as the first-ever American marching band to participate in Corso Zundert—the world’s largest flower parade, held annually in the Netherlands. Founded in Zundert, Netherlands, Bloemencorso Zundert (Corso Zundert) dates back to 1936 and has since grown into the...
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Sylvia Rose Novak discusses southern music scenes, upcoming album and shows
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sylvia Rose Novak, a singer, songwriter and producer based in Nashville, is coming to Birmingham in April. This show comes ahead of her sixth studio album. Novak is originally from Opelika, and she later moved to Birmingham in 2014. “For the first 27 years of...
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The ultimate foodie night in Homewood returns March 19—get tickets now
Get ready for one of Homewood’s most delicious traditions. The 23rd Annual Taste of Homewood returns Thursday, March 19, bringing together an exciting lineup of local culinary favorites for one unforgettable evening. From Southern BBQ, sushi, tacos, sweet treats and sips, this beloved community event is your chance to...
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New Chinese restaurant opening in Homewood this spring
A new Chinese restaurant is coming soon to downtown Homewood! Two years after it was first announced by Atlanta-based Chinese restaurant Urban Hai, Foo Hai Handmade Noodles & Dumplings is set to open its doors in Homewood this spring. Atlanta’s Urban Hai opening new location in Birmingham. Located in...
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Henry Panion III, Ph.D. to Lead Alabama Symphony Orchestra in ‘A Tribute to Richard Smallwood’
Hear the timeless music of one of gospel’s most revered composers Sunday, March 8, when Henry Panion III, Ph.D., leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and college choirs in a tribute to Richard Smallwood. Smallwood’s music has inspired generations with soaring melodies, rich harmonies and profound spiritual depth. The world-renowned...
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This Birmingham restaurant has the best French cuisine in Alabama
La Fête, the French Bistro in downtown Birmingham, has the best French cuisine in Alabama, according to the popular national foodie website Tasting Table. Located at 2018 Morris Avenue, the restaurant has been on a roll over the past few months. Last month, La Fête’s owner and chef Kristen...
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The Pulled Pork At This No-Fuss BBQ Joint In Alabama Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
When you’re cruising through Bessemer, Alabama, and spot a metal pig proudly perched atop a red roof, pull over immediately – your barbecue pilgrimage has reached its destination. Bob Sykes BAR-B-Q isn’t just another roadside eatery; it’s a smoke-scented institution that’s been converting barbecue skeptics into believers since...
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This Tiny Alabama Diner Has Been Serving Up Comfort Food For Generations
Some places feed your stomach, but Salem’s Diner in Birmingham feeds your soul with a side of perfectly crispy onion rings. This unassuming spot in Homewood has been dishing out the kind of comfort food that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with fancy restaurants in the first place.
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The Unassuming Sandwich Shop That’s Worth A Drive Across Alabama
There’s a soda fountain in Scottsboro where the milkshakes taste like your grandmother’s kitchen smelled, and Payne’s Sandwich Shop has been perfecting this magic for longer than most of us have been alive. This place doesn’t announce itself with billboards or highway signs screaming for your attention....