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Maylene, AL · Food & Drink
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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.
hooversun.com
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.
The Montgomery Advertiser
Three Alabama restaurants gain Michelin Guide honors
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There’s An Aviation-Themed Restaurant In Alabama, And It’s Awesome As It Sounds
Birmingham, Alabama has a restaurant where the menu reads like a military briefing, and honestly, that’s the best thing that’s happened to lunch in a long time. Alpha Charlie Grill is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special, even though it’s been sitting right there in Birmingham the whole time.
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These 9 Alabama Steakhouses Have Been Hand-Cutting Ribeyes For Locals For Generations
Alabama has a real thing for a good steak, and some of the best come from places that have been cutting their own ribeyes by hand for decades. These are family-run spots where the recipes, the regulars, and sometimes the same servers have stuck around for years. If you want...
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This Beloved Alabama Meat-and-Three Has Been Serving Home-Cooked Plate Lunches Since 1950
Some places in Birmingham feel less like restaurants and more like part of the family. Every weekday around lunchtime, a long line of hungry folks winds through a wide dining room, trays in hand, choosing from more Southern classics than most people can count. The line looks intimidating, but it...
hoodline.com
Dutch Bros Drive-Thru Eyes Hoover Spot Despite Rival Coffee Shop's Objections
A drive-thru coffee chain known for its neon-bright energy drinks and chatty baristas is angling for a spot in Hoover, where plans call for a 988-square-foot shop tucked between Hobby Lobby and Jersey Mike's Subs at The Plaza at Riverchase. The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission already gave the proposal its blessing with a unanimous 8-0 vote, though the project still needed sign-off from the Hoover City Council before anything could move forward.
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The Noble South maintains Bib Gourmand recognition in MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 List
After earning a coveted spot on the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand list for the American South, The Noble South, led by chef/owner Chris Rainosek, has kept the distinction for another year. The list was revealed at the second annual restaurant selection ceremony for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, held in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
ABC 33/40 News
Mo’Bay Beignet & Burger Co. plans new location in Chelsea
What makes the new Mo’Bay Beignet & Burger Co. location unique in Birmingham?. What social media strategy is Mo’Bay Beignet & Burger Co. using for the new location?. Why did the owner decide to combine two concepts under one name?. Mo’Bay Beignet Co. is preparing to bring a...
Shelby Reporter
CAVA to open at Shoppes at District 31 on Oct. 26
ALABASTER — CAVA is set to open its doors on Monday, Oct. 26, in Alabaster as the latest addition to the Shoppes of District 31 development off Highway 31. The arrival of CAVA off Highway 31 in Alabaster marks the second in the Mediterranean restaurant chain to come to Shelby County after the opening of one along U.S. Highway 280 in September 2022 at Brook Highland Plaza.