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New buffet opening in former Cantina spot in West Homewood
Cantina Tortilla Grille closed in 2024, and its building in West Homewood has been vacant ever since—until now! Big John Buffet, a comfort food restaurant, is moving in this spring. Coming soon: Big John Buffet to Homewood. John Yoon’s family has been in the restaurant business for over 20...
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Einstein Bros Bagels now open on Highway 280
Breakfast in Birmingham just got better: Einstein Bros Bagels has opened a new location on Cahaba Park Circle off Highway 280. . Here’s the shmear on why you should visit—and what to order when you do. About Einstein Bros Bagels. Einstein Bros is known for its bagels, shmears,...
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‘The Voices of Donny Hathaway’ coming to Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “The Voices of Donny Hathaway,” a musical tribute to the legendary soul singer, is coming to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in March. Performances will be held from March 19-21, with tickets ranging from $35.00 to $49.95. The musical explores the life and lasting impact of Hathaway’s music, featuring a […]
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Birmingham Museum of Art Asks Public to Help Locate Works by First Black Artist Exhibited at Museum
The Birmingham Museum of Art is asking the public for help locating artworks by Corietta Mitchell, the first Black artist to have a solo exhibition at the museum during the city’s segregation era, according to local news outlet WVTM . The institution marks its 75th anniversary this year with a renewed effort to recover what it calls a missing piece of its history. Participant Observers Founded in 1951 amid Jim Crow laws that restricted Black visitors to the museum to one designated day per week, the museum now openly acknowledges its segregated past as part of a broader institutional reckoning. In March 1963, four months before Birmingham’s segregation ordinances were repealed, museum leadership quietly staged the exhibition for Mitchell, a prominent figure in Birmingham’s Black arts community. Despite newspaper coverage at the time, the museum says none of the works from that exhibition has been located. Only an exhibition checklist and a grainy photo remain. Museum officials are asking anyone with information about Mitchell or her art to come forward. “We’re looking back at the past and acknowledging our history — the good, the bad, and the ugly,” museum director Graham Boettcher said in a statement. The Accumulation of Self:
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Ladies Rock Camp showcase coming to Saturn in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Girls Rock Birmingham will host a showcase for its Ladies Rock Camp on March 1. The showcase will take place at 3 p.m. at Saturn. Girls Rock Birmingham typically hosts camps for youth ages 10-16 each summer, giving participants the chance to learn instruments and form bands. The experience culminates in […]
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Famous Green Top Bar-B-Q opening new location in Dora, AL
A famous barbecue joint that’s been a Walker County staple for over half a century is moving to a new, larger location next month. According to the owners, Leo & Susie’s Famous Green Top Bar-B-Q aims to open its new space during the second week of March. Leo...
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Concerts coming to Birmingham area in March
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Spring is on its way, and live music fans in the Birmingham area have plenty of shows to look forward to. Here’s a list of concerts coming to the Birmingham area in March: BJCC Legacy Arena BJCC Concert Hall Saturn Iron City Avondale Brewing Woodlawn Theatre Workplay TrimTab Brewing
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A popular ice cream truck is getting a Birmingham storefront
Dream Flavors, a locally owned ice cream truck, is setting up their first brick and mortar location in downtown Birmingham. Dream Flavors has operated for 8 years, serving a wide variety of shaved ice flavors, ice cream, Italian ice and novelty popsicles. The new shop is set to open in March, according to the owner.
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2 Alabama coffee shops listed among World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops
The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops recently released its list for 2026 and nine locations across the entire country made the cut—two of them right here in Alabama. For the second straight year, our state was well represented on the list. While four made the list last year, two of those made repeat appearances this year including:
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Mugshots Grill & Bar Smashes into 2026 with New Limited-Time Smashburgers at All 21 Locations
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI – Mugshots Grill & Bar, the South’s Premier Sports Grill & Bar renowned for its juicy burgers on signature sourdough buns, cold drinks, and lively atmosphere, announced the launch of its exciting new limited-time offering (LTO): Smashburgers, available now at all 21 locations across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
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Popular Birmingham restaurant opens in new city
The Filling Station, a popular local restaurant known for its pizzas and sandwiches, has officially opened their new Gardendale location. In 2015, The Filling Station opened their first location in Crestwood. Now, they’re bringing their popular pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and other Italian favorites to Gardendale. The Crestwood location is...
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Aldi to replace former restaurant space in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - A new grocery store will be coming to Leeds!. The city of Leeds posted on Tuesday, Feb. 24 that the former Mangos Restaurant site will soon be home to a new, state-of-the-art ALDI. Leeds leaders say the store will feature the company’s newest prototype design, with...
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Birmingham-based pizza company eyes state, national franchise
Birmingham-area pizza chain Sanpeggio’s wants to expand nationally, with a goal of opening 30 locations by 2028. Founded more than 20 years ago, the chain this month opened its first franchise location on Medford Drive in Hoover, joining restaurants in Birmingham, Trussville, Homewood and Chelsea. Chief Data Officer Sravan...
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Comedian with Alabama roots announces new Netflix special recorded in state
A comedian whose worldview was shaped by a childhood in north Alabama has announced that Netflix will release his first full-length special in March. Derrick Stroup is a native of West Virginia whose family moved to Harvest, near Huntsville, when he was nine. His youth has provided him with abundant material on topics such as Southern cuisine (he has referred to Waffle House as “Southern hibachi”) and adolescent partying in the days before there was Uber to get you home.