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This Massive Alabama Antique Store Is Where Bargain Hunters Score Amazing Treasures Under $30

If you’ve ever stood in a big box store holding something beige and forgettable and thought “there has to be a better way,” Irondale Pickers in Irondale, Alabama is your answer. It’s an antique mall and indoor market where the inventory is interesting, the prices are reasonable,...

Irondale, AL · 3d
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After nearly 70 years, Birmingham's Fountain Heights is getting a grocery store of its own

For generations, getting groceries in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has meant traveling outside the community to find fresh food. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative will open the We All Eat Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a neighborhood grocery store to Fountain Heights for the first time in nearly 70 years.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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How Birmingham, Alabama’s Bayonet delivers unexpected delights

At Bayonet, even its name and how the restaurant got its start were a bit of a surprise, Rob McDaniel, the chef and co-owner, recalled. McDaniel originally conceived of the Birmingham, Alabama, restaurant as a small spot to serve as a waiting area for his restaurant Helen, his southern grill, next door. But because of some location restrictions, the only way to use the space he had in mind was to take over a much larger attached space.

Birmingham, AL · 4d
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Louie’s Fried Horseradish Pickles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Planning a football party? These fried horseradish pickles are delicious!. Louie’s sliced horseradish pickles (approximately 1–2 cups, drained) Cut the hoagie rolls into smaller pieces and dry them in a 250°F oven. Allow them to cool, then process in a food processor until they reach your preferred breadcrumb consistency.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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This Alabama Donut Shop Makes Homemade Donuts So Good People Drive Miles Just To Get A Box

A donut shop with a drive-thru that stays open from 4 AM Tuesday straight through to 2 PM Sunday? That’s not a typo. It’s a dream schedule for anyone with a sweet tooth and odd hours. I have a theory that grown-ups need field trips too. This one...

Birmingham, AL · 5d

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Simpsons Writer Bill Oakley Feeds Birmingham a Secret Menu at Helen

A former Simpsons showrunner spent Tuesday night in downtown Birmingham, handing chef Rob McDaniel a list of dishes most Alabamians have never heard of and watching him turn them into dinner for 30 or 40 diners at Helen. Bill Oakley, who co-wrote and ran the writers' room on some of the animated sitcom's most beloved episodes, hosted a special ticketed dinner at the restaurant, pairing his cross-country food obsession with McDaniel's Southern cooking instincts.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Michelin-Recognized Rêve Shuts Down in Birmingham, Chef Cites Months of Decline

Rêve, the French tasting-menu restaurant tucked inside Birmingham's Pizitz Food Hall and recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, has abruptly closed. Chef and founder Jacob M. Stull confirmed the closure, telling reporters the restaurant served its last meal on October 30. According to AL.com, Stull said Rêve had experienced several...

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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Abhi Vestavia plans November opening in former Satterfields space

Chef and restaurateur Abhi Sainju plans to open Abhi Vestavia by the end of November at 3161 Cahaba Heights Road in Vestavia Hills. The restaurant will occupy the former Satterfields space in Heights Plaza. Satterfields closed in April after 21 years in business. Abhi Vestavia will focus on sushi, ramen...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 5d

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Husky Barbershop: A Trussville icon returns

The Husky Barbershop has reopened at its longtime location under new ownership, with the original chairs still in place after the shop sat empty for an extended period.

Trussville, AL · 4d

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You Could Hunt For Treasures For Hours Inside This 120,000-Square-Foot Alabama Antique Mall

Most buildings in Alabama don’t make your heart beat a little faster when you walk through the door, but Irondale Pickers in Irondale, Alabama is not most buildings. It’s a 120,000-square-foot antique mall and indoor market with around 500 vendors, and it earns that elevated heart rate completely.

Irondale, AL · 6d

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Tom Dameron exhibition brings 30 years of artwork to Aldridge Gardens

Aldridge Gardens will host an exhibition of work by Birmingham-area artist Tom Dameron from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Jan. 4, featuring 51 pieces created over the past 30 years. The exhibition includes detailed watercolors and acrylics depicting flowers, gardens and other natural subjects, along with etchings and portraits of musicians...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens workshop explores traditional bamboo fencing

Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host Constructing Bamboo Fences and Screens on Monday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Japanese Garden. Japanese Garden Senior Horticulturist Julia Adams will demonstrate several traditional fence and screen-making techniques modeled after methods used by artisans for hundreds of years. Participants will get...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Mo’s Hawg House Catering: Eggrolls

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Eggrolls with pulled pork! So tasty!. • 1 whole pork shoulder, smoked low and slow (use 1 1/2 lb finished pulled pork) • Mo’s Hawg House house-made Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce, just enough to bind. • 1 package Frieda’s egg roll wrappers (about 20 wrappers)...

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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Raising Cane's Sets Nov. 23 Opening for Trussville's Second Chicken Finger Spot

Raising Cane's has a date for its second Birmingham-metro restaurant: Nov. 23. The chicken finger chain's new Trussville location, planned for 1672 Gadsden Highway on the former Pet Supplies Plus site, is scheduled to swing open its doors in three weeks, marking the company's fourth Alabama restaurant. According to Bham...

Trussville, AL · 5d

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Iron & Oak Tavern Opens Inside Birmingham's Revamped Tutwiler Hotel

A new restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner has opened inside The Tutwiler Hotel in downtown Birmingham, bringing a menu built on Greek and New Orleans culinary traditions to the freshly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton property. Iron & Oak Tavern is located at 2021 Park Place, inside the historic hotel that recently completed its conversion to the DoubleTree brand.

Birmingham, AL · 5d

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Bessemer's Austin Whereabouts Becomes Alabama's Only Michelin-Recommended BBQ Joint

Austin Whereabouts, a barbecue restaurant on Pocahontas Road in Bessemer’s McCalla community, is the only Alabama barbecue joint recommended in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South selection. The restaurant, run by Johnny and Laura Lafoy, grew from a food truck into a brick-and-mortar business, and customer traffic has more than doubled since the recognition was announced.

Bessemer, AL · 5d

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New Calera High School gym faces uncertain future as council considers cheaper alternative

CALERA, Ala. (WBMA) — Plans for a new gymnasium at Calera High School face an uncertain future after city leaders acknowledged that money for the project is not included in the current budget and suggested a less expensive alternative that could serve students and youth sports programs. During Monday...

Calera, AL · 4d

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New Homewood Pig coming into focus

Austin Virciglio has fond memories of the year his father put a basketball goal in their backyard for him and his brother, Andrew. “I tell you, we got some hours back there,” he said. “The whole neighborhood would come. A little concrete pad and a basketball goal. That’s probably one that really sticks out to me the most.”

Homewood, AL · 6d