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Music students collaborate with BHam businesses
Birmingham is home to several businesses that act as venues for local and visiting artists in the area. Many of these places work with Samford students, specifically those in the commercial music program, and many have had the opportunity to perform at these venues. These venues, such as Woodlawn Theatre,...
Bham Now
Now open: Qdoba on Montgomery Highway in Hoover
Qdoba Mexican Eats has opened its second Birmingham location (and fourth in Alabama) on Montgomery Highway off of Hoover’s Lorna Road. General Manager Hari Vajaha has lived in Hoover for the past 10 years and is now bringing fresh, healthy and fast-casual Mexican food to his neighbors. Qdoba Mexican...
Bham Now
Edolyn’s Pies opens new storefront in Glen Iris
A beloved local bakery has opened a new storefront near UAB in Glen Iris. Bham Now caught up with Edolyn’s Pies’ Marquan Brown, to learn more about his business’s first brick-and-mortar location. About Edolyn’s Pies. According to founder and owner Marquan Brown, Edolyn’s Pies got its...
birminghamparent.com
Don’t Sleep on this Ballet: Alabama Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty
Get ready to be swept away by the magic of romance, classical music, and the timeless elegance of this fairytale brought to life. The Alabama Ballet is performing Sleeping Beauty with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra from March 13–15 at the BJCC Concert Hall (2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham) and you do not want to miss it.
Bham Now
Now open: The Filling Station in Gardendale
Last December, we let you know about The Filling Station opening a new location in Gardendale. The day is finally here! The Filling Station has opened its doors at 250 City Street. Bringing The Filling Station to Gardendale. Gardendale is a growing suburb, but there’s nothing quite like the authentic...
Bham Now
New Raising Cane’s coming to Trussville: The details
Raising Cane’s, the popular chicken finger chain with a cult-like following, is coming to Trussville. On Monday night, the city’s design review committee approved plans to build the new fast-casual restaurant at 1672 Gadsden Highway. Below is Trussville Mayor Ben Short’s social media announcement about the new restaurant....
The Trussville Tribune
Maple Street Biscuit Company has closed in Homewood
by Drew Taylor HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Maple Street Biscuit Company has closed its doors after years in downtown Homewood. The restaurant, part of a chain that has been owned by Cracker Barrel since 2019, has been in the location of the former Holler & Dash at the corner of 18th Street and 28th Avenue […]
thehomewoodstar.com
New bakery offers meringue masterpieces with global inspiration
Delicate meringue desserts with international flair are taking center stage at a new Homewood bakery and cafe that blends Latin American heritage with European-inspired pastry artistry. Longtime Homewood residents Reina Perez and her husband, Jose Raita, launched Dolce Pavlovas BHM in November at 1919 28th Ave. S. The elevated dessert...
familydestinationsguide.com
The Unassuming Restaurant In Alabama That Locals Swear Has The Best Southern Food In The State
Hidden in plain sight in Homewood, Alabama, the Paw Paw Patch has quietly built a reputation as the standard-bearer for authentic Southern cuisine without any flashy billboards or social media campaigns. Just good food that speaks volumes with every bite. You’ve probably driven past it countless times if you’re local,...
hooversun.com
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato offers cooking classes all year
The Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato in The Preserve has a full lineup of cooking classes lined up for this year. Chef Benard Tamburello will be sharing some of his secrets for food lovers of all kinds, whether indviduals, couples, friends or families. No cooking experience is necessary, and the classes are open to people of all ages.
Alabama's 42
Foo Hai, an authentic Chinese food offering from Atlanta’s Urban Hai, opening this spring in Homewood
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A popular Atlanta-based Chinese restaurant will be opening its second location in the Birmingham area later this spring. Urban Hai, a culinary partnership between chef Hai Wang and Peter Chang, are set to open Foo Hai Handmade Noodles & Dumplings sometime in March or April, representatives confirmed to CBS 42 Tuesday. […]
birminghamparent.com
A Taste of Paris at La Fête
There’s something about springtime that stirs my ever-present desire to travel—but you don’t have to go far to get a taste of Paris. In fact, you don’t even have to leave Birmingham! La Fête (translated “a party!) is a delightful French bistro and bar nestled on Morris Avenue, a quaint cobblestone street in downtown Birmingham. As someone who has visited Paris, I can attest: It’s the real deal. I recently visited to see what it was like, and as I strolled arm-in-arm up the cobblestone street, I felt as if I was being transported to the City of Love itself. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Birmingham. Here’s what I found:
Bham Now
Local ice cream truck plans first brick-and-mortar location
If you’ve been around downtown Birmingham recently, you may have noticed new signage pop up on 2nd Ave N. Dream Flavors, a local ice cream and shaved ice truck owned by Walter Baldwin, is gearing up to open its first brick-and-mortar location across from Helen and Bayonet. About Dream...
ABC 33/40 News
Birmingham’s Brett Carlisle Eliminated During Hollywood Week on American Idol
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A Birmingham singer’s run on American Idol came to an end Monday night during Hollywood Week in Nashville. Brett Carlisle took the stage to perform “Still of the Night” by Whitesnake, delivering a high-energy rock performance in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.
birminghamtimes.com
Executive Chef Hassan Gooden’s ‘Elevated Southern Dining’ Opens Next Month in Birmingham
Hassan Gooden takes one bite of his three-layer seafood lasagna and jumps up and down like he’s struck gold. In a way, he has. As the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham in March, he’s been testing recipes to get them just right before opening day.
Alabama's 42
Maple Street Biscuit Company in Homewood closes
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Maple Street Biscuit Company has closed its doors after years in downtown Homewood. The restaurant, part of a chain that has been owned by Cracker Barrel since 2019, has been in the location of the former Holler & Dash at the corner of 18th Street and 28th Avenue in Homewood, was […]
AL.com
Country star announces second Alabama show for 2026
An unorthodox country star is returning to an Alabama venue where he had to contend with lightning during a previous visit. Jelly Roll announced dates for a “Little Ass Shed Tour” Monday. Among the 11 dates is stop at the Wharf Amphitheater in June. That makes him part of a growing spring-summer lineup at the venue, which has conspicuously big plans for Memorial Day weekend.