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Lapeer Steak & Seafood Is Raising the Bar for Birmingham Dining
This fall, Lapeer Steak & Seafood debuted downtown inside The Hardwick, an old steel fabricator plant that now houses a mix of restaurants and retail space. Located at 2308 1st Ave. S., Lapeer is one of Birmingham’s newest from-scratch kitchens. Open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5–9 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 5–10 p.m., this high-end steakhouse has been thriving since its opening. Here’s why:
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Raising Cane’s opens first Birmingham-area location on Hwy. 280
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Raising Cane’s opened its first Birmingham-area restaurant Tuesday. The popular fast food restaurant is located at 5301 U.S. 280, the site of the former Lloyd’s Restaurant in Shelby County. The chicken finger chain, which specializes in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries and Texas toast,...
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Winner of 2026 Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off never cooked chili before
Some people work years perfecting their chili recipes, but the winner of the Exceptional Foundation’s 2026 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday had never cooked chili before in his life. John Starkey, the head chef of the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm team that captured the grand prize in this year’s cookoff,...
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Multiple new restaurants, shops being built on Highway 31 in Alabaster
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - From a Dutch Bros Coffee to a QuikTrip, several new businesses are under construction along a two-mile stretch of Highway 31 in Alabaster. “You know a lot of the retailers want to be in areas where you already have traffic,” said City Administrator Brian Binzer.
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Little Betty Steak Bar owners open new coastal concept in Mountain Brook
A new seafood-driven concept that draws inspiration from coastal Italy and Japan through world-class ingredients officially opens its doors in Mountain Brook today. Described as “a love letter to the coast,” Little Betty Sea Bar is the newest concept from Revival Restaurant Group, the Atlanta-based collective behind the adjacent Little Betty Steak Bar.
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'Mostly All My Life Is Baking': Longtime Employee Returns to Savage's Bakery
HOMEWOOD, Ala. — For Ben Cook, the reopening of Savage’s Bakery is not just the return of a beloved neighborhood business — it is the return of his livelihood. “Mostly all my life is baking and I've never done anything else. you know baking is my thing,” said Cook.
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Vocelli Pizza to open new location in Hoover this April
Heads up, Hoover pizza fans! Vocelli Pizza may have left their Greystone location behind at the end of last year, but it will soon be opening in a brand-new spot on Caldwell Mill Road in the Valleydale Village Shopping Center. If you love handcrafted Italian-style pizza, mark your calendars for...
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Little Betty Sea Bar Aims To Make Big Splash At Lane Parke
An Atlanta restaurant group is doubling down on Mountain Brook, adding a seafood-centered sibling to Little Betty Steak Bar at Lane Parke. The new Little Betty Sea Bar will sit directly alongside and physically connect to the existing steakhouse, bringing a raw bar and sushi-driven program to the neighborhood, with executive chef Kyle Biddy overseeing the kitchen, according to restaurant listings and local reporting.
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Cherry Blossom Festival returning to Birmingham Botanical Gardens
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Japan-America Society of Alabama are hosting the 19th annual Cherry Blossom Festival this month. The festival will be held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Saturday, March 21. It will last from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. According to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, parking […]
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Birmingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026: What to Know Before You Go
If you’re looking for something fun to do in Birmingham this weekend, the Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back for 2026. This long-running Birmingham tradition brings the community together for a festive afternoon in the historic Five Points South district with a lively parade and activities happening throughout the area.
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Magic City Flow Fest, new hip-hop festival, canceled for 2026
Today, organizers of Magic City Flow Fest announced that the new hip-hop festival will not be occurring in 2026. Billed as “The South’s Biggest Hip Hop Show,” Magic City Flow Fest was first announced in April 2026 as a new project from the team behind Furnace Fest. Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Legion Field, the new festival was set to feature several nationally-recognized and upcoming hip-hop acts, including:
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The Most Unique Dining Experience In Alabama Is Hiding Underground
Sometimes the best meals in life require a little adventure, and Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumbia proves that point better than just about anywhere else in Alabama. This isn’t your typical restaurant where you pull up, park, and walk through a front door like a civilized human being. No, this...
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Colors fly as Hoover celebrates Holi
Colored powder filled the air at Veterans Park in Hoover on Saturday. Crowds gathered to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of spring, usually identified by the throwing of colors. This year performers danced and recited poetry while others flew kites and adorned one another in vibrant hues. (All pictures by...
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Napoli Italian Restaurant & Pizza reopens after temporary closure
Napoli Italian Restaurant & Pizza, owned by Sam Rinka and located at 2516 Rocky Ridge Road, held a ribbon cutting on Feb. 12 to mark its reopening after a temporary closure earlier this year. The restaurant had been closed during January because of staffing shortages. Napoli offers a wide menu...
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Birmingham Easter Egg Hunts 2026: The Best Easter Events for Families
Spring is officially here, and that means Easter egg hunts are popping up all over the Birmingham area. From large community hunts with thousands of eggs to neighborhood events and spring festivals, there are plenty of ways for kids to grab their baskets and join the fun. If you’re looking for the best Birmingham Easter egg hunts in 2026, we’ve rounded up family-friendly events happening across Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, downtown Birmingham, and beyond.