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SINCE THE LAST EDITION OF THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED, the Birmingham area has experienced a tremendous explosion of new restaurants and a new entertainment district.

As a result, our restaurant section in this book has expanded significantly this year! Local entrepreneurs continue to invest in Birmingham and continue to help make it a mecca for unique cuisine and varied culture. We are also benefiting from more of our young movers and shakers staying in Birmingham and shaping into a city we are all proud to call home.

One of these local movements, spearheaded by a small group of passionate Birmingham-centric artists and professionals, is the campaign to paint beautiful murals in every neighborhood in the city limits (of which there are 99). CityVision, Inc. is proud to be Kickstarter backer of the mural project that was completed just prior to this book being published, a block and a half from our offices in Lakeview. The new mural boasts this time-honored, locally grown message “It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham.”

There are two other murals in other neighborhoods touting this message.

Please be sure to read Jenny Adams’ article about the Magic City Mural Collective.

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CONTENTS

8 Vintage Visuals

One Group of Artistic Citizens is Transforming the Landscape of Birmingham

14 Visit the City of Fultondale

You’re invited to shop, dine, play, stay and live in this growing city!

16 Entertainment Districts

Birmingham’s historic neighborhoods provide a stunning backdrop for modern entertainment.

32 Get Ready, Get Set, Shop!

This town offers shoppers a run for their money.

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40 Beauty & Wellness

Take some time while you are here to pamper yourself. Our spas and salons offer services and treatments to help you live your best life.

42 Main Attractions

The Birmingham Metro area offers a broad range of attractions worth getting out of your hotel room.

50 Performing Arts

No longer an industrial giant, Birmingham’s new “magic” is in the thriving arts community.

54 Love at First Bite

Birmingham’s culinary hot spots are sure to delight.

72 Birmingham Nightlife

From cocktails, karaoke and vape lounges to live music, craft beerand late night dancing, you’ll find your perfect spot.

76 Annual Events

From art exhibits, parades, music festivals and football to bass fishing, NASCAR and motocross, Birmingham has something for adults and children alike every month of the year.

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VINTAGE VISUALS ONE GROUP OF ARTISTIC CITIZENS IS TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE OF BIRMINGHAM

by JENNY ADAMS

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f you traveled to Birmingham by plane or Greyhound bus in the 1950s, you alighted to giant, painted signs that read: “It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham.”

The same was replicated on bumper stickers, buttons, novelty license plates and even leaflets left on cars indicating a parking violation, with a simple warning instead of a fine.

The slogan actually caused a bit of tension in the following decade, when it became somewhat ironic. As horrible racial issues plagued the city, this statement was discussed on national news stations and in speeches by key civil rights activists.

Today, a group of locals are working hard to spread that exact message again, celebrating their city’s modern reputation as a great place to live and a wonderful place to visit.

The Magic City Mural Collective is a group of artists and design-

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ers, armed with paint brushes and a strong sense of hometown pride.

They’ve brought the slogan back into the city’s popular culture once more, by painting it several feet high in two locations in town. Another one, completed just prior to the printing of this article, decorates the side of the Trim Tab Brewing Company and may been seen from Red Mountain Expressway.

“Our friends at Yellowhammer Creative began putting that old slogan on t-shirts and selling them at local events,” explains Creighton Tynes, one of members of the Magic City Mural Collective, which formed in the summer of 2013. “We loved it so much, we decided we wanted to make a bigger splash and paint it somewhere.

That sentence just captures people. It’s got a lot of history in this town, and so many people love the city of Birmingham. The sign represents both the old and the new.”

The Mural Collective was commissioned to paint the side of a

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large wall in the Woodlawn neighborhood at 55th Place and 1st Avenue in the fall of 2013. In July of 2014, the group partnered to paint the slogan again. This time the design included a skyline illustration and it appeared on the side of the legendary restaurant John’s City Diner in downtown.

“We’ve gotten artists, designers, photographers…generally anyone that wants to help create…involved,” Tynes explains.

He’s a full-time employee at a furnace manufacturing company. Merrilee Challiss, who owns the local restaurant/bar/music venue, Bottletree, is also a key founding member of the group.

“Birmingham has been undergoing a much needed self-reappraisal over the past few years, working to change its identity and move forward from the past,” says Challiss.

“I think for the longest time, those of us growing up here felt like we were not supposed to be proud to come from Birmingham, Alabama, because of the history. Our goal is to actively change the perception of our city and help to heal our divisions. Over the past year, we have seen a huge interest in what we are doing/trying to do. People are really on board so far. We have more work than we can handle.”

There are now eight steady members, all ranging in backgrounds and talents, with a common desire to create large art with a purpose. They also get the community involved in these artistic endeavors.

“We definitely have a process now, and it’s amazing to see all the people who want to be involved,” Tynes says.

“OUR GOAL IS TO ACTIVELY CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF OUR CITY AND HELP TO HEAL OUR DIVISIONS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE SEEN A HUGE INTEREST IN WHAT WE ARE DOING/ TRYING TO DO.”

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tasks. The older students did some technical painting and adjusting proportions and cleaning up edges, so it doubled as a learning experience. We had helpers ranging from 7 years old to 40. We paid the regular citizens for their time. Everyone’s time is valuable.”

Now, Trim Tab Brewing has enlisted the artful skills of the Magic City Mural Collective. A Kickstarter page was created to help raise over $9,500 towards the fourth

mural. It’s been met (CityVision, Inc., the publisher of this book, even became a backer) and the group finished this one in late 2014.

“The It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham slogan will be about 80-feet-by-10-feet high,” says Trim Tab Brewing CEO Harris Stewart. “You’ll be able to see it while traveling north on Highway 280, and it will be a greeting for millions that pass through the city.”

THE TEAM Meet the artists behind the Magic City Mural Collective projects. See mcmcbhm.org for more information.

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CREIGHTON TYNES

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Where some might think it’s simply going out and painting on a blank wall, the process is actually much more complicated.

The group has to meet with neighborhood design review boards, as well as carve out the time in creation and actualization.

Then there’s liability insurance, website infrastructure and accounting services to contend with.

“A single project might require 150 hours and over two weeks,” explains Tynes.

“We pay anyone who comes out to work with us an hourly rate too. We budget for that, because we want their efforts recognized and rewarded.”

One of the most rewarding projects was the group’s mural at Oddo’s Sav A Stop grocery in the Smithfield neighborhood.

They joined forces with the students at the nearby Parker High School for a few days in April of 2014. It wasn’t the same slogan.

This time, their mural read: Dream the Unthinkable.

“The children helped design it, and then they came out to help us paint,” Tynes says. “We gave them a very wide variety of

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For Stewart, his aim has always been to embrace the younger generation of artists in the South, and every two months, a rotating collection of art lines the walls inside the taproom. While this giant mural project is a permanent, larger installation for the outside of his building, the idea is the same.

“The mission of our company is to celebrate small sources of big change,” he says. “I think this slogan and this collective embody what the attitude of Birmingham is right now. There’s a big surge in the younger demographic looking at the past as something not to be shied away from. They realize this city’s history is something im-

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JONATHAN PURVIS

portant to acknowledge, and they are taking responsibility for the future.”

For the Mural Collective, they want their efforts to spawn future creations, so they are setting up a strong foundation underneath the young company.

“We are making a modest profit off these types of jobs,” offers Tynes. “We want to reinvest into the city. If we make $1,000 off one, then we can go and paint another $1,000 mural. Our whole goal is to try and fill the city…the 99 neighborhoods…with murals.”

Right now, the collective has another 16 projects in discussion. It’s exciting how fast these visual feel-good messages are popping up around the city.

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“Who knows what this group will look like in six months,” says Tynes, “but we are developing partnerships with businesses and talking with neighborhood boards.

When you drive by a sign like this on the highway, we are hoping you see that message and that it does something for you emotionally. Thus, it does something for the city overall.

“The wavelengths of the paint on the wall can reach out and help people. Woodlawn is transformed. Parker High School is transformed. We are hoping the entire city will be transformed.”

For more information, follow them on Facebook or see mcmcbhm.org.

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Visit the City of Fultondale You’re invited to shop, dine, play, stay and live in this growing city!

THE CITY OF FULTONDALE WAS ONCE a mining town in the early 1900’s. The area was once known as Fulton Springs. Prior to the building of Interstate 65, US 31 was the main route for travelers northbound from Birmingham towards Nashville, Tennessee.

As a result, hotels such as the Keystone Lodge and Buchmann Motor Inn prospered. The city is located north of Interstate I-65 only minutes from downtown Birmingham. It is one of the fastest growing communities in Jefferson County both commercially and residentially.

Home to the Fultondale Promenade shopping center, you can shop at JC Penney, Best Buy, Target, Ross and Ashley Furniture.

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Logan’s Roadhouse, Stix, Firehouse Subs, Casa Fiesta, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Chili’s, Arby’s, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Burger King, Outback Steakhouse, O’Charley’s, Zaxby’s, Applebees, Jack’s Hamburgers, Hardee’s, Full Moon Bar-B-Que, Bojangle’s Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits and On Tap Sports Café.

The City of Fultondale is also home to several parks including Black Creek Park, Children’s Park, Bark Park, Rails-to-Trails and an extensive sports complex. These parks provide entertainment for the outdoor-enthusiast to the dog-lover and everyone in between.

The City of Fultondale and its residents host events throughout the year so be sure to check their event calendar for upcoming events.

The City of Fultondale welcomes you!

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Fultondale’s Community Events APRIL

THE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT at Black Creek Park where the community comes together to let the children hunt eggs and see the Easter Bunny. They also have a cookout for the community.

JUNE

THE ANNUAL BLACK CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL which is hosted by the Fultondale Art Council features artists from all over the state in a day of live music, food, art judging and craft vendors.

THE ANNUAL FULTONDALE STAMPEDE 5K benefiting the Fultondale Fire and Rescue.

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FREE FAMILY MOVIES in the park which is one movie a week that is made possible by the sponsorship of local businesses and food vendors that set up the night of the movies.

AUGUST

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is a nationwide community event sponsored by Target and hosted at Black Creek Park. This event is a way for the community to meet the local law enforcement and fire and rescue and to receive information on safety. There are many things for children to participate in so it is fun for the whole family.

FULTONDALE CELEBRATES ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY every year Fultondale and comes together as a community at Black Creek Park to celebrate the founding of its great city.

There is fun for the whole family with food vendors, live and local entertainment, arts & craft vendors and a free kid’s zone, which features rides, inflatables and a petting zoo.

SEPTEMBER

9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY is held in remembrance to all of our fellow citizens who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy and hope that it will serve as a constant reminder of our country’s loss and honor the men and women of our Armed Forces.

OCTOBER

THE ANNUAL BARKING AT THE MOON FESTIVAL which takes place at Fultondale’s Bark Park and is a family and pet-friendly event with a dog pageant, games, vendors and dog entertainment.

NOVEMBER

VETERAN’S DAY MEMORIAL is held at Veteran’s Park to honor past and present veterans.

THE ANNUAL MAYOR’S COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST located at Black Creek Park in the Senior Citizen Center. This is an annual event before the holiday season.

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DECEMBER

THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING is fun for the whole family, free pictures with Santa, goody bags, hot chocolate and cookies, live and local entertainment.

THE ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL is to commemorate the service men and women killed on the unwarranted malicious attack that changed the world.

Fultondale’s Parks BLACK CREEK PARK - located just off of

Highway 31. This is the home of the softball fields provided for our residents, recreational and church leagues. There is a one-mile walking track surrounded by a small stream that flows alongside that is lighted and safe for everyone to enjoy. For family reunions and company picnics, there is a pavilion available with tables provided that seats 100 people or more. A bandstand is available for those who want to provide entertainment during their picnic. Also, there are picnic tables throughout the park.

CHILDREN’S PARK - Children’s playground

designed for the younger children with picnic tables and a pavilion.

BARK PARK - is located next to the Children’s

Park which is a place that people may bring their dogs to run and play. This park features two large fenced areas; one being for small dogs and the other for large dogs.

RAILS-TO-TRAILS - 3 ½-mile long nature trail, so for expert runners or just a casual walk this trail is not to be missed.

SPORTS COMPLEX - This park features five fast-pitch baseball/softball fields and currently stays booked from February through November with local and out-of-town travel ballteams.

This park annually hosts about 15 to 20 teams a weekend. It is also home to our youth tee –ball, softball, baseball, basketball, football and cheerleading.

Fultondale’s Restaurants See cityoffultondale.com for a complete list.

APPLEBEE’S

1250 Boots Blvd.

205.380.8282; applebees.com CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR

203 Howell Street 205.849.4474; chilis.com FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE

1428 Old Walkers Chapel Road 205.849.4422; fullmoonbbq.com JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE

325 Walker Chapel Plaza 205.849.2137 LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE

3387 Lowery Pkwy.

205.849.0313; logansroadhouse.com O’CHARLEY’S

1709 Fulton Road 205.849.6401; ocharleys.com ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ

1200 Main Street 205.745.4888; ontapsportscafe.com OUTBACK STEAK HOUSE

1725 Fulton Road 205.849.0155; outback.com STIX

3405 Lowery Pkwy.

205.849.9677; stixonline.com ZAXBY’S

1725 Morris Ave. 205.849.3800; zaxbys.com

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Entertainment Districts Birmingham’s historic neighborhoods provide a stunning backdrop for modern entertainment.

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idden in some of Birmingham’s most historic districts are its most modern, trendy locales that attract locals and tourists with their unique offerings.

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and visitors. The most recent addition to the entertainment scene is the Uptown Entertainment District. Situated near the new Westin Hotel and The Sheraton Hotel, Uptown is designed for a New Orleans-style experience with a closed street at night.

Regardless of where you are staying while visiting, you are close to one of these areas and the businesses located in them are awaiting your presence.

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Historic Lakeview District Birmingham’s most eclectic entertainment district with influences from around the globe.

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akeview is southside’s most eclectic mix of fine and casual dining, nightclubs and pubs and some of Birmingham’s most notable characters. Mia Luna is the newest locally-owned restaurant to open in Lakeview. The owner, Mike Carpri, shares his love of Italian food with his patrons, many of whom can be seen there nightly. The SideBar Cafe is also a new watering hole in this historic neighborhood. You will find folks frolicing on the patio year round. Nestled next door is one of the most iconic establishments in Birmingham’s history, Lou’s Pub & Package Store. There will be a cast of characters hanging out here nightly and owner, Mike Carpri, will have a string of jokes to tell you if you dare ask. Lou’s is also one of the few places to purchase liquor after sundown.

Across the street from Lou’s is a family-owned establishment, Slice Pizza & Brew. The Bajalieh Brothers know pizza and beer— they’ve concocted their own pizza creations like none other you’ve ever had. With a full bar and wide selection of craft beers, Slice is now a Birmingham landmark. Tin Roof is the another party spot making a splash in Lakeview. Billed as a live music joint, Tin Roof ’s menu is teeming with a variety of freshly-made delights and they’re open for lunch. The Rare Martini offers up some of the best happy hour specials and is open late to shake your booty ‘til the wee hours of the morning.

Cantina Tortilla Grill 2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110 205.323.6980; cantinatortillagrill.com Cantina Tortilla Grill has been a local favorite, serving up made-fresh-daily Mexican food in a laid back, fun atmosphere, for over 10 years. The dining room in the Martin Biscuit Co. location is the perfect space to unwind, and from our famous tacos to the inventive daily spe-

cials, the menu options are sure to satisfy every palette.

Join them each week for half-price specialty drinks and tapas at Tapas and Tequila Tuesday. And join them at the bar for a front row view of the game.

Fresh Food. More Fun. That’s the Cantina way.

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Lou’s Pub & Package Store 726 29th Street S 205.322.7005; louspub.com

Mia Luna 728 29th Street S 205.383.2160; mialunabham.com Mia Luna is an Italianinspired, neighborhood cafe and bar located in the heart of the Lakeview Entertainment District.

Their unique menu boasts traditional Italian fare like

Tin Roof 709 7th Ave. S 205.323.4356; tinroofbars.com Tin Roof, a “Live Music Joint” is located in the Lakeview District, offering daily happy hour specials and live music.

Check out our events calendar for a listing of what’s coming up. Come on in and hang out at a live music joint where “there’s no bitchin’ or whining”—just a laid back atmosphere where you can kick back and have a good time.

Remember…Relax! You’re at the Roof! Where everybody is somebody!

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bolognese over linguini, an old family recipe, to more non-traditional items like house-made donuts, house-made pastrami and pork skins. The atmosphere is casual and friendly with dining options both inside and out on the patio.

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Lou’s Pub & Package Store, founded in 1987 in the Lakeview Entertainment District of Birmingham’s Southside, is a neighborhood bar with a “Cheers” feel and they also sell liquor! Loved by all who enter, Lou’s Pub is known for its diverse clientele and colorful bartenders.

Esquire magazine named Lou’s Pub one of the “100 Best Bars in America!” Although

Louis Zaden, original owner, has had his “last call,” the new proprietor, Michael Carpri, is keeping old traditions alive and well—service matters! “Sit down, shut up and drink!” The staff here says, “the only time you should get out of your seat is to pee or greet a friend.”

With a full line of quality high-end spirits, Lou’s Pub is a great place before or after dinner or a concert; hence the slogan—Meet at Lou’s!

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Sidebar Café Lakeview 2929 7th Ave. S 205.224.4410; lakeviewsidebar.com Sidebar Café is a quaint neighborhood “watering hole” located in the heart of the Birmingham’s Lakeview entertainment district.

Sidebar is Lakeview’s happening spot for drinks, live music and good times. Offering daily happy hour specials, it’s a favorite spot after work for locals for happy hour and catching up with friends on weekends. Come enjoy an adult beverage on our new climatecontrolled patio during the cooler months and catch the game on one of our huge HDTVs. During the warmer times of the year, the patio is wide open and you can join in on a game of cornhole, toss some darts and toast the sun setting over the Magic City skyline. Sidebar has a separate private party room with a stage, so allow us to plan your next party.

We offer the perfect set up for work functions, birthday parties, charity events and more.

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Slice Pizza & Brew 725 29th Street S 205.715.9300; slicebirmingham.com Pizza-making has reached an art form at Slice Pizza & Brew.

Chef Terrell Brazelton uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to marry medleys of flavors in their specialty pizzas. They keep the menu as fresh as our ingredients, so you’ll always have new things to try. Started by brothers, Jeff, Jason and

The Rare Martini 2839 7th Ave. S 205.323.0008; theraremartini.com The Rare Martini is Birmingham’s premiere upscale martini nightclub featuring the hottest parties and the best dance floor! In the heart of Lakeview this is the place to go for incredible drinks, great food and awesome dance music! Everybody knows meeting at The

Chris Bajalieh, Slice is as local as you can get, from the ingredients that go into every pizza to the local craft brews on tap. Slice’s new, expansive outdoor patio features a real wood-burning fireplace and a fantastic view of Lakeview—perfect for relaxing and people-watching. Valet parking available nightly.

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Rare is not just a party but an experience all its own.

Their party room is the perfect place to have your next private party. They host bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate parties and events, wedding parties and fraternities and sororities from 5 to 200 plus.

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Historic Five Points South

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The original entertainment district in Birmingham— no visit to the Magic City is complete without a visit to this unique area

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oasting more fine dining establishments of any other area of town, Historic 5 Points South merchants are as diverse as the neighborhoods surrounding it. For that perfect steak and bottle of wine, try MetroPrime Steakhouse.

Seafood more to your liking? Then Ocean is the answer with fresh seafood prepared daily by award-winning Chef George Reis.

Hip and cool would be the adjectives for Ocean’s sister restaurant right next door, 26. For the best selection of beers on tap and in the bottle, ease up to The J. Clyde on Cobb Lane. Sibling-owners, Susan and Jerry, will be glad to school you in the latest craft beer inventions from around the world. Their kitchen is open late, too. Five Points is also The Red Zone Sport Bar & Grill and they offer the most HDTVs in one place so you will never miss one play of your favorite team. Check out the game or people-watch at Fuego Cantina & Saloon, which boasts the best patio and happy hour in town. Be sure to try their margaritas and mojitos. SKKY Dance Club is the place to get your booty shaking on the weekends.

You can dance into the wee hours of the morning at this state-of-the-art dance club.

Five Points South is probably most famously known for its award-winning chefs and restaurants, Highlands Bar & Grill and Hot & Hot Fish Club. Legendary chefs Frank Stitt and Chris Hastings are credited with putting the Birmingham culinary scene on the map. The latest entry to the Five Points area is Garden & Galley—a creation of award-winning Huntsville, Alabama, chef, James Boyce.

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Fuego Cantina & Saloon The J. Clyde Hot Rock Tavern & Alehouse 1312 Cobb Lane 205.939.1312; jclyde.com The J. Clyde is located on Cobb Lane, a historic cobblestone street in the 5 Points South entertainment district.

Styled like a Parisian café on the outside and an old-style German alehouse on the inside, The J. Clyde is the absolute authority in Birmingham

on craft beer and wines.

With more than 60 craft brews on tap at all times, The J. Clyde is among the first to offer new brews as they hit the market. They are also known for their fantastic food-beer and food-wine pairings. The openair patio along Cobb Lane is a favorite hangout for locals and the enclosed biergarten patio is open year-round.

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1101 20th Street S 205.933.1544; fuegobirmingham.com Fuego Cantina & Saloon, centered in Historic Five Points South, is a wonderful restaurant with a style you aren’t going to find anywhere else. Fuego blends a significant amount of spice with its food and atmosphere. They offer three unique settings: the Cantina, the Saloon and their unbeatable patio—noted as one of Birmingham’s Best. They offer

two bars serving up a full menu of specialty martinis, mojitos and margaritas.

Join them for happy hour with half priced margaritas and mojitos and half priced draft beer. They have 14 beers on tap and HDTVs inside and out. All of this and live music played Fridays and Saturdays.

What are you waiting for?

Come play with fire!

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The Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill The Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill features an AllAmerican classic food menu, a contemporary atmosphere, live music and televised sports.

The sleek and modern 5,841 sq.-ft. bar represents an investment in Birmingham’s historic entertainment district and offers patrons 30 large-screen TVs, a game room equipped with billiard tables, shuff le board, cornhole and more, as well as approximately 18 beers on draft including local brews and full-service premium liquors.

The menu is classic All-American food with a chef ’s twist. A wide variety of Nathan’s all beef hot dogs, a variety of burgers, chicken wings and salads are among the items on the menu. The homemade chips and pretzels make the perfect snacks to pair with an ice cold brew or your favorite concoction.

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1108 20th Street S, 205.983.7522; theredzonebham.com

F I V E P O I N T S S O U T H E N T E R TA I N M E N T

26 1210 20th Street S 205.918.0726; oceanbirmingham.com/26 Twenty-Six has a big city feel with industrial-chic decor and the buzz of bistro dining.

Slow-roasted, rustic flavors meet fast, fresh influences…

Light and heavy play together with the extraordinary flavor combinations that George Reis does so well.

26 features a big-city feel that makes it unlike any other restaurant in town. From the art deco inspired seating, to the LED-lit bar, there’s always something new to see at 26.

The eclectic dishes on the menu rival those of the biggest names in food. Best of all, 26 keeps the kitchen open late, so you can go enjoy a show and then still have time for a fantastic meal.

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Ocean

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1218 20th Street S 205.933.0999; oceanbirmingham.com Welcome to Ocean. Opened by George Reis in 2002 and located in the trendy 5 Points district of Birmingham’s Southside.

Enjoy a casual night out with friends at the inviting and contemporary patio bar, or venture inside for some of the best seafood in town for an award-winning dining experience.Enjoy a signature martini at our beautiful, waterfall-accented bar, or feast on an array of oysters, shrimp, clams and lobster at the raw bar.

Ocean is one of Birmingham’s most recognized restaurants, winning multiple awards including Best Chef and Best Restaurant, not to mention being a regular winner of the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and winner of the AAA Four Diamond award for 2007 – 2013. Reservations are accepted Tuesday through Saturday.

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Avondale & Forest Park

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recent multi-million dollar public-private effort to completely renovate historic Avondale Park spurred young entrepreneurs in Birmingham into action to begin reclaiming and reinvigorating a landmark Birmingham neighborhood. Saw’s Soul Kitchen was the first restaurant to move in and has garnered recognition of its own for their delectable creations and melt-in-your-mouth barbecue. Pioneering this neighborhood makeover was a refurbished office space and then a brewery. But not just any brewery in the eyes of those who live here—Avondale Brewing Company is now also one of the most frequented event locations around.

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Garden & Gun and Southern Living have both done several articles and mentions about this neighborhood, the brewery and the other businesses that are moving into this area.

Forest Park, just adjacent to the Avondale area, is one of Birmingham’s oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods and is home to several high-profile locally-owned businesses, too. Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar is the anchor fine dining spot for this area known for their downhome hospitality and farm-to-table culinary inventions and housemade craft cocktails. A perfect area for windowshopping, there are also places to find art, vintage and consigned clothing, accessories and art.

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These historic Birmingham neighborhoods are among the most popular destinations for locals and visitors for great food and fun times.

SPOTLIGHT

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AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY

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here’s nothing better than good stories told over great beer. That’s why at Avondale Brewing Company they’ve named all their beers after the folklore of Avondale.

They craft their brews with the same unique character and style as the stories they’re named after. A collaboration between brothers Coby and Hunter Lake and brew master Craig Shaw, Avondale Brewing is a locally-owned and operated brewery in the heart of the Birmingham. ABC is dedicated to the community and you’ll find that everything they do is about giving back and building up Birmingham. Please visit them and enjoy the fruits of labor.

As they like to say, “Trunks Up!”

THE TAPROOM 16 inside taps! Come by the brewery for beers in the taproom and see them at work crafting delicious brews. They’re open every day for sampling of our latest and greatest handcrafted beverages.

SPECIAL EVENTS, LIVE MUSIC AND FESTIVALS Avondale Brewing Com-

pany is the perfect place for any special event you have. Their spacious upper story is complete with its own bar and is accessible from its own stairwell for privacy and convenience. Perfect for a wedding, company meeting or formal gathering. Their large outdoor patio and stage is host to weekly live music as well as annual music and food festivals.

Check the schedule to see what they’ve got going on!

201 41st Street S; 205.777.5456 avondalebrewing.com AvondaleBrewingCompany

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A FEW OF OUR FLAGSHIP BREWS SPRING STREET SAISON A Belgian style farmhouse ale. The Saison is the flagship brew that helped spawn the formation of Avondale Brewing Co. One sip and you will fall in love.

BATTLEFIELD INDIA PALE ALE A new twist on an American IPA. A hoppy citrus and floral nose invites you to experience the perfectly balanced IPA. The natural bouquet of their hop blend and malt gives this IPA a victory all its own.

VANILLAPHANT PORTER A superb vanilla porter; an ale which is surprisingly light bodied for its robust flavor and has all the chocolate and roasted nut flavors you would expect in a porter but with a special vanilla twist at the end.

MISS FANCY’S TRIPEL A strong Belgian golden ale rich in flavor and alcohol. The use of malts, traditional hops, a proprietary yeast blend and Belgian candi sugar creates a very special beer named after a very special elephant.

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AV O N D A L E & F O R E S T PA R K

Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar 3811 Clairmont Ave. S 205.591.1119 littlesavannah.com Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar is the anchor fine dining restaurant for the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham. While there, we recommend you savor their specialty cocktails like the Watermelon Mojitos or Spicy

SAW’s Soul Kitchen 215 41st Street S. 205.591.1409 sawsbbq.com The “no fuss-no muss” atmosphere at SAW’s Soul Kitchen is what keeps customers clambering into this small, cozy place in record numbers since its opening in May 2012. Like its sister restaurants SAW’S BBQ and SAW’S Juke Joint, this location features smoked pork and chicken with their famous red and white sauces.

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Peach Margaritas. Peruse the hand selected wines from their award-winning wine list and you will find out what makes Little Savannah’s cuisine the highlight of your trip to Birmingham: Chef Clif ’s amazing fusion of southern ingredients incorporated with flavors from around the world.

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traditional BBQ. With the creation of dishes like the Pork N Greens (smoked pork on top of a bed of cheese grits and turnip greens, topped with onion rings), Smoked Wings in white sauce, Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich and a variety of fresh side items, patrons understand that this is “food for the soul” in their first bite.

Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. 8 p.m.

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209 41st Street S 205.599.9900 postofficepies.com Post Office Pies is one of the latest additions to the Avondale neighborhood, featuring delicious wood-fired pizza, pasta, fresh salads and Avondale Brewing Co. brews!

Brought to life by a collaboration between SAW’s Soul Kitchen owners Mike Wilson and Brandon Cain and expert chef John Hall, Post Office Pies is the perfect combination of mouth-watering,

hand-tossed pizzas cooked to perfection in wood-fired brick ovens, unique salad creations using local and seasonal ingredients and a bar stocked with everyone’s favorite: Avondale Brewing Co. brews.

Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday 11 a.m.

- 9 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. 11 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.

- 8 p.m.

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AV O N D A L E & F O R E S T PA R K

LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AVONDALE AND FOREST PARK Avondale

BOTTLETREE

WASABI JUAN’S

NAKED ART

AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY

3179 3rd Ave. S thebottletree.com 205.533.6288

4120 3rd Ave. S wasabijuan.com 205.703.8891

3831 Clairmont Ave. S nakedartusa.com 205.595.3553

201 41st Street S avondalebrewing.com 205.777.5456

LOLO’S BBQ

4350 Third Court S 205.595.0690

POST OFFICE PIES

209 41st Street S postofficepies.com 205.599.9000

Forest Park

MELT

LITTLE SAVANNAH RESTAURANT & BAR

4105 4th Avenue S meltbham.com 205.717.5000

3811 Clairmont Ave. S littlesavannah.com 205.591.1119

SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN

215 41st Street S sawsbbq.com 205.591.1409

PARKSIDE CAFÉ/HOT BOX

FULL CIRCLE DESIGNS

4036 5th Ave. S facebook.com/parksidecafe 205.595.0920

3908 Clairmont Ave. S shopfullcircle.com 205.202.5907

ROJO

HIGHLAND PARK GOLF COURSE

41ST STREET PUB

130 41st Street S 41streetpub.com 205.202.4187

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2921 Highland Ave. rojobirmingham.com 205.328.4733

SILVERTRON CAFÉ

3813 Clairmont Ave. S silvertroncafe.us 205.591.3707 V. RICHARD’S MARKET

3916 Clairmont Ave. S vrichards.net 205.591.7000 ZOE’S BOUTIQUE

3900 Clairmont Ave. S zoeshop.com 205.599.9049

3300 Highland Ave. S 205.322.1902

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U P T O W N E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Uptown Entertainment District Birmingham’s newest entertainment district, Uptown is anchored by two downtown hotels and will host events throughout the year.

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elcome to Birmingham’s newest entertainment district adjoining The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) and two hotels, The Sheraton Birmingham and The Westin Birmingham. Anchored by a central fountain and sunny outdoor spaces, the district is proving popular not only with visitors but with locals attending concerts, plays consumer

CANTINA LAREDO

2301-B Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, 205.502.0915; cantinalaredo.com BOTTLE & BONE

2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N Ste. 200, 205.538.7106 MUGSHOTS GRILL & BAR

2311 RRichard Arrington Jr. Blvd.

N Ste. 100, 205.933.7575 OCTANE COFFEE BAR

2221 Richard Arrington Blvd. Jr. N 205.545.5076 TEXAS DE BRAZIL

2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.588.8333

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shows and other events at the BJCC. One of the most notable features of the new district is the giant television screen that serves as both a digital billboard for the district and is also used to televise sporting events and concerts. The district features free parking for restaurant patrons and will play host to several events throughout the year. See uptownbham.com for details.

Cantina Laredo Birmingham 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.502.0915; cantinalaredo.com Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere.

The Mexico City style menu includes grilled fish, chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteed artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers. Enjoy the awardwinning signature margarita, Casa Rita, made from fresh lime juice and the finest tequila on the outdoor patio or at the roof-top bar.

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2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.458.8400 THE SOUTHERN KITCHEN + BAR

2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N Ste. 300, 205.278.7270 TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.

2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.307.3700

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Get Ready, Get Set, Shop!

This town offers shoppers a run for their money.

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irmingham has long been known as the retail giant of Alabama and offers everything from major department stores and popular chains to quaint boutique shopping, including one.of.a.kind vintage and couture.

Located in Hoover, The Riverchase Galleria is Alabama’s largest retail complex. You’ll find 200 specialty shops, 30 eateries and several major department stores.

The Summit, located on Highway 280 at I-459 boasts more than 80 upscale shops to choose from and more than a dozen places to eat.

Designed as an open air mall, The Summit can be a delicious, all day shopping experience.

For timeless treasures and unique finds, be sure to stop in Homewood Antiques & Marketplace in Homewood. Set aside plenty of time, though. Hoover Antiques Gallery and Urban Suburban are two more locally.owned antique and collectible stores you shouldn’t miss.

Hoover Antique Gallery caters to the traditional and has a wide variety of antiques, jewelry and estate pieces. Urban Suburban, nestled in

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the charming and revitalized Crestwood neighborhood on Birmingham’s eastern side, caters to the chic and hip. They have a wide selection of art, furniture and vintage finds for the home.

The Villages of Mountain Brook offer shopping and dining experiences that are not to be missed. Conveniently situated just southeast of downtown Birmingham, off of Red Mountain Expressway (Hwy 280), Mountain Brook Village is brimming with unique boutiques, antique stores and casual and fine eateries. This is a great place to spend a day or a couple of hours strolling from store to store.

Collage Designer Consignment has two locations and has the latest fashions for both women and men. Located in downtown Homewood and in Vestavia City Center, Collage specializes in name brand apparel, jewelry and accessories at unbeatable prices.

Whereever you decide to begin your shopping adventure in Birmingham, you’ll enjoy our friendly people, ample selection of retailers and our beautiful mountains and valleys.

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COME SHOP WITH US! VINTAGE & ECLECTIC Urban Suburban in Crestwood offers over 12,000 square feet of the most eclectic selection of treasures in Birmingham. Find the perfect antique, a piece of rare memorabilia, vintage collectibles, custom-made furniture and accessories—all under one roof.

5514 Crestwood Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35212 (205) 592-0777 • urbansuburbanantiques.com

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TRADITIONAL & TIMELESS Hoover Antique Gallery is our more traditional

store. With more than 18,000 square feet of space, you’ll find everything from antique furniture, paintings and chandeliers to vintage jewelry, china, silver, crystal glassware and so much more.

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COLONIAL BROOKWOOD VILLAGE Conveniently located in Homewood right off 280 Highway, shoppers find specialty stores as well as larger retailers such as Macy’s, Belk and Books.A.Million. Also houses several particularly good restaurants. Garage and courtesy valet parking is available. Located on Shades Creek Pkwy.

(Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31 just minutes from downtown Birmingham. shopcolonialbrookwood.com CRESTWOOD FESTIVAL CENTER The Edge 12 Theater is one of the most popular attractions at Crestwood Festival.

Voted “Best Movie Theater” by Birmingham News readers in 2011, The Edge’s auditoriums feature wall.to.wall screens, stadium seating with 18.inch risers for perfectly clear, unobstructed views, high back rocker chairs with articulating backs and lifting cup holder armrests for the ultimate in comfort and state.of.the.art Dolby Digital surround! Also check out these restaurants and retailers: Anna’s Linens, Burlington Coat Factory, Dress Code, Furniture Warehouse and Décor, Stylz 34 EXCURSIONS

Menswear, Sushi Village and Wings and Waffles. crestwoodfestivalcenter.com THE OUTLET SHOPS OF GRAND RIVER Set against the picturesque landscape of the Cahaba River Valley, The Shops of Grand River is a brand new shopping destination. A sampling of the distinctive outlet and specialty stores are Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Jones New York Outlet, Bose, Polo Ralph Lauren, Carters Babies and Kids and more. shopsofgrandriver.com PATTON CREEK Combines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of an eclectic mix of quaint, unique shops and restaurants, with larger retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Rave Motion Pictures. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I.459, the Riverchase Galleria, and Alabama 150. pattoncreek.com PEPPER PLACE MARKET Formerly the Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant and Bottling Company, Pepper Place is the

focal point of the Lakeview District in the Southside area of Birmingham. Since the Pepper Place Market’s inception in 1999, it has become a great event for Birmingham during the summer. The market is open, rain or shine. All Pepper Place Markets open promptly at 7 am and close at noon each market day. Pepper Place also anchors the design district. pepperplacemarket.com.

PINNACLE TUTWILER FARM The booming suburb of Trussville includes three large shopping areas. Target, Booksa-Million and Old Navy anchor the mall on U.S. 11. A second shopping area occupies both sides of Chalkville Road, just after the first I.59 Trussville exit, with a Wal-Mart and cinema on one side and a Kohl’s anchoring the other. The third cluster of shops is the Pinnacle Shopping Center, located behind Target and anchored by Belk and Best Buy. shoppinnacleattutwiler.com RIVERCHASE GALLERIA Housed beneath the world’s longest skylight

BIRMINGHAM SHOPPING are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for Von Maur, American Eagle, Banana Republic, Godiva Chocolatier and Abercrombie & Finch, just a few samples of stores in this two.story city under glass. The complex also includes the Wynfrey Hotel. U.S. 31 and Alabama 150 at I-459. riverchasegalleria.com THE SUMMIT This shopping destination continues to thrive and expand. A recent addition brought shops such as Coldwater Creek, Anthropologie and J. Jill to the list, which already includes Saks, Old Navy, Restoration Hardware, Williams.Sonoma, Chico’s, the Pottery Barn, a luxury spa and some very good restaurants such as The Village Tavern. At I.459 and U.S. 280. thesummitonline.com THE VILLAGE AT LEE BRANCH This 86-acre development includes retail, entertainment, and office use. The retail portion fronts on U. S. Highway 280, the major corridor of the booming North Shelby County market area. Retailers and

restaurants include: Publix Super Market, Academy Sports, Rave Motion Pictures, Hobby Lobby and unique restaurants, such as Classic Joe’s, Bella Cucina, The Melting Pot, Taziki’s, Pablo’s Restaurante & Cantina and Octane Café and The Back Nine Sports Bar & Grill.

THE VILLAGES OF MOUNTAIN BROOK In the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook, there are three distinct shopping areas linked by tree.lined sidewalks.

Named for the community and home to its heart, Mt. Brook Village presents visitors with a complete range of shopping and dining options. Tucked into classic European architecture with blocks of walking charm, it’s a piece of history perfect for finding something simple or simply amazing. No place else offers as much variety for everyone. A fun and friendly, walkable downtown area and tot.lots near the Emmet O’Neal Library prove that around here, kids are king, while the one of a kind boutiques and jaw.dropping restaurants give Mom and Dad plenty of reasons to

keep coming back. With its quirky mix of French bistros, stylish salons and game day favorites, English Village puts an eclectic twist on quaint Old World charm. High atop Red Mountain, its sidewalk cafés and smiling statues offer an English country town in the heart of the Deep South. shopmountainbrook.com

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Vestavia City Center

Downtown Homewood

(205) 822-3991

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Antiques

CIRCA INTERIORS & ANTIQUES

REED BOOKS, THE MUSEUM OF FOND MEMORIES

5TH AVENUE ANTIQUES

2831 Culver Road, Birmingham 205.868.9199

2021 Third Ave. N, Birmingham 205.326.4460, jimreedbooks.com

2410 5th Ave. N, Birmingham 205.320.0500 5thavenueantiques.com ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

200 28th Street S., Birmingham 205.322.3538 architecturalheritage.com ARGENT

2949 18th Street S., Homewood 205.871.4221 BAMA FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUES

1605 Ashville Road, Leeds 205.699.2499 bamafleamall.com CHARLOTTE WOODSON ANTIQUES

2410 Canterbury Road, Birmingham 205.871.3314 charlottewoodson.com CHARM

2329 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham 205.322.9023, charmonsecond.com CHRISTOPHER GLENN, INC.

2713 19th Street S., Homewood 205.870.1236 christopherglenninc.com CHRISTOPHER HOUSE ANTIQUES

3205 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham 205.581.0202

CLARK ANTIQUES GALLERY

2717 2nd Ave., S., Birmingham 205.325.1999 clarkantiquesgallery.com FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS

2910 18th Street S., Birmingham 205.803.4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com FULL CIRCLE

3908 Clairmont Ave. South, Birmingham 205.202.5907, shopfullcircle.com GARDENDALE FLEA MALL & ANTIQUE CENTER

2405 Decatur Hwy., Gardendale, 205.631.7451 gardendalefleamall.com GREYSTONE ANTIQUES

5475 Hwy. 280, Inverness 205.995.4773 HANNA ANTIQUES/ BOOKS! BY GEORGE

2424 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205.323.6036 HENHOUSE ANTIQUES

1900 Cahaba Road, Birmingham 205.918.0505 shophenhouseantiques.com HOOVER ANTIQUE GALLERY

3411 Old Columbia Road, Hoover 204.822.9500 INTERIORS AT PEPPER PLACE

2817 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham 205.323.2817

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SOHO RETRO JACKSON GALLERIES

2227 First Ave. S., Birmingham 205.714.9933 jacksonantiquegalleries.com LAMB’S EARS, LTD

70 Church Street, Mountain Brook 205.802.5700 lambsearsltd.com LEVY’S FINE JEWELRY

2116 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham 205.251.3381, levysfinejewelry. com MARTHA LAUREN ANTIQUE LINENS & ACCESSORIES

2417 Canterbury Road, Birmingham 205.871.2283 MULBERRY HEIGHTS ANTIQUES

2419 Canterbury Road, Mountain Brook, 205.870.1300 NOORDERMEER ANTIEKS

731 Broadway, Homewood 205.870.1161 noordermeerantieks.com ON.A.SHOESTRING

601 Shades Crest Road, Hoover 205.822.8741 PAINTED SHOVEL MERCANTILE

400 41st Street S, Birmingham 205.593.2083 paintedshovel.com

2805 18th Street S., Homewood 205.870.7655 shopsohoretro.com THE KING’S HOUSE

2807 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham 205.320.2535 kingshouseantiques.com THE ROYAL STANDARD

2808 18th Street S., Homewood 205.871.6644 theroyalstandard.com TRICIA’S TREASURES

2700 19th Place S., Homewood 205.871.9779 TRUSSVILLE ANTIQUE MALL/ THE MALL CAFE

147 North Chalkville Road, Trussville 205.661.9805 VILLAGE FIREFLY

2816 Culver Road, Birmingham 205.870.4560 WHAT’S ON SECOND

2306 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham 205.322.2688, whatsonsecond.org ZOE’S IN FOREST PARK

3900 Clairmont Ave S., Birmingham, 205.595.9049, zoeshop.com

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Art

FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS

A’MANO

2910 18th Street S., Birmingham 205.803.4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com

2707 Culver Road, Birmingham 205.871.9093 amanogifts.com ARCENEAUX GALLERY

1830 29th Ave S., Homewood 205.802.5800 ART ALLEY

109 Broadway, Homewood 205.879.1105, artalley.net ARTISTS INCORPORATED

3365 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills 205.979.8990 artistsincorporated.com ATCHISON GALLERY & VILLAGE FRAMERS

2847 Culver Road, Birmingham 205.871.6221 BETA PICTORIS GALLERY

2411 Second Ave N, Birmingham 205.413.2999 betapictorisgallery.com BEVERLY MCNEIL ART GALLERY

605 South 28th Street, Birmingham, 205.328.1761 BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART

2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205.254.2565 or 254.2566 artsbma.org BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

2100 Park Place, Birmingham 205.226.3600, bplonline.org DANIEL DAY GALLERY & MELODYMADEIT INC.

3025 6th Ave. S Birmingham, 205.731.9420 dreammeccastudio.com DS ART STUDIO GALLERY

2805 Crescent Ave., Ste. E., Homewood, 205.802.4700 dsart.com DURBIN GALLERY/ AZAR ART STUDIOS

900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham 205.226.4925 FOUR CORNERS GALLERY

4700 Hwy. 280, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205.980.2600 fourcornersgalleryonline.com

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FRIENDS GALLERY HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

200 Municipal Drive, Hoover 205.444.7820 hoover.lib.al.us/gallery LAMB’S EARS, LTD.

70 Church Street, Mountain Brook 205.802.5700, lambsearsltd.com LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, 205.879.0411, bhamjcc.org LITTLEHOUSE GALLERIES

2915 Linden Ave., Homewood 205.879.7022 LORETTA GOODWIN GALLERY

605 S. 28th Street, Birmingham 205.328.1761 lorettagoodwingallery.net NAKED ART GALLERY

3831 Clairmont Ave S., Birmingham 205.595.3553 nakedartusa.com

LOCAL FAVORITE

NEW LIFE ART, INC.

Homewood Antiques & Marketplace

3600 Lorna Ridge Drive, Hoover 205.979.2158 newlifeart.com ODESSA WOOLFOLK GALLERY AT THE BIRMINGHAM

Civil Rights Institute 520 16th Street N, Birmingham 205.328.9696, bcri.org RED DOT GALLERY

1001 Stuart Street, Birmingham 205.870.7608, reddotgallery.com SOON.BOK LEE SELLERS ART GALLERY – ARTISTS ON THE BLUFF

571 Park Ave., Hoover, 205.637.5946, artistsonthebluff.com SPACE ONE ELEVEN

2409 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham 205.328.0553, spaceoneeleven.org❖

930 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 205.414.9945; homewoodantiques.com

Family-Owned and Operated Located corner of Broadway and Oxmoor in Homewood, Homewood Antiques & Marketplace is home to more than 90 vendors constantly adding to and updating their “spaces,” transforming the store almost daily. With her whole family pitching in to make the store a success since 2010, owner Chris Collins does her best to make all of her customers feel like family, too.

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RIVERCHASE GALLERIA

FRANCESCA’S COLLECTION Unique boutique defined by fabulous clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts!

GODIVA The premier maker of fine Belgian chocolate since 1926.

SANIBEL SUNGLASS COMPANY Our selection ranges from brands like Ray Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim and Costa Del Mar to brands like Kaenon, Reptile and more.

PANDORA Pandora Rose™ is an innovative new metal blend, which profiles rare beauty and vintage appeal. Experience The Pandora Store at Riverchase Galleria, Hoover’s only concept store featuring Pandora’s complete collection!

THE LEGO STORE Lego toys, experiences and teaching materials for children of all ages.

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ARZEL ARZEL has the latest in men’s trends for the fashion-forward gentlemen. Do you like to go out, party and be on the social scene?

Then ARZEL is your place.

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Beauty & Wellness Take some time while you are here to pamper yourself. Our spas and salons offer services and treatments to help you live your best life.

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f you’re in the mood to pamper yourself while in town or you have a special event you are attending or just need to unwind for an hour or two then make yourself an appointment at one of our many salons and spas in town. EXCURSIONS recommends Salon 2412 in Mountain Brook Village to get you ready for that special event. The professional stylists

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and manicurists are among the city’s best. Need to relieve some stress or get a facial? We recommend Escape Day Spa in Homewood. The professionals here are amazing and you will leave there feeling and looking like a millions dollars. On a special diet or health regimen? Try out one of several retails stores in our area that specialize in the foods and supplements you enjoy.

BROOKWOOD DAY SPA

LAVIE MB SPA

DNL HAIR STUDIO

779 Brookwood Village Birmingham 205.870.1880

2737 U.S. Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205.238.5646

2229 Arlington Ave. S, Birmingham 205.933.4525

AURA SALON SPA

HALCYON DAYS SALON & SPA

2816 Culver Road, Birmingham 205.445.0448

157 Resource Center Pkwy, Birmingham 205.980.2504

The Summit Birmingham, Birmingham 205.967.1177

ESCAPE DAY SPA

100 Broadway Street, Birmingham 205.414.6062 (see ad page 41)

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3160 Cahaba Heights Road Vestavia Hills 205.529.7182 RICHARD JOSEPH SALONSPA

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32 Church Street, Birmingham 205.871.8707 TONYA JONES SALON SPA

2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Ste. 280, Birmingham 205.870.4247

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2032 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills 205.823.8455 OAK STREET HAIR GROUP

125 Oak Street Birmingham 205.879.3222 ORBIT SALON

2030 11th Ave. S, Birmingham 205.918.0333 SALON M SQUARED

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1312 Main Street, Gardendale 205.285.9455 TRIPLE PLATINUM SALON

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The Summit 205.298.8550, butlersgrooming.com IMAGE IS EVERYTHING BARBERSHOP

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620 Inverness Corners, Birmingham, 205.995.4285

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2502 Rocky Ridge Road, Vestavia Hills, 205.824.4313

CORE

4274 Cahaba Heights Court, Ste. 220, Birmingham, 205.969.8989

SPORT CLIPS

1401 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 108, Birmingham 205.408.8090 TREADWELL BARBERS HAIRSTYLING

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Main Attractions The Birmingham Metro area offers a broad range of attractions worth getting out of your hotel room.

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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Outside on the sidewalk, visitors can feel the rhythm. From the boogie-woogie beginnings of Clarence “Pinetop” Smith to the velvet crooning of Nat King Cole, legendary jazz greats are immortalized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, within the historic Carver Theatre. Interactive exhibits also recall the contributions of Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Space Arkestra, along with Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins. Open Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission. 1631 4th Ave. N.; 205.327.9424; jazzhall.com Alabama Museum of Health Sciences Located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the museum is noted for its collection of small ivory 16th and 17th century anatomical models, a collection of wax moulage and an antique iron lung. The museum also houses a collection of rare and important medical books and manuscripts dating to the Middle Ages. Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lister Hill Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1700 University Blvd.; 205.934.4475; uab.edu/historical/museum Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Displays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports figures such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis.

Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Admission. 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.; 205.323.6665; ashof.org Alabama Theatre Built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, Go mobile at LOCALBHAM.COM

featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent films. Tours by appointment.

Call for special events schedule.

Admission. 1817 3rd Ave. N.; 205.252.2262; alabamatheatre.com Alabama Veteran’s Memorial Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war. A timeline in the memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Visitors will find descriptions of Alabama’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters. I-459, exit Liberty Park; 205.305.6749; alabamaveterans.org Aldridge Gardens Aldridge Gardens, a 30-acre natural garden with a 5-acre lake, beautiful hydrangeas and now features the largest Frank Fleming Collection in the area, an art gallery on site and sculptures throughout the property. Aldridge Gardens is truly Birmingham area’s “best kept secret.” Aldrige Gardens, Nature and Art in Balance.

3530 Lorna Road, Hoover; 205.682.8019; aldridgegardens.com American Village This Colonial-style village is set on more than 100 rural acres, just south of Birmingham. Costumed interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to America’s journey for independence. Bring your imagination and sense of adventure. Tours Monday - Friday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

Special programs for groups by appointment. Admission. 3727 Hwy. 119, Montevallo; 205.665.3535; americanvillage.org

Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens The city’s only antebellum home, the mansion is fully restored and contains a fine collection of antiques and decorative arts including 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings. During the Civil War, Arlington antebellum home was spared from destruction when Union troops used the home as headquarters.

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. (tickets sold until 3 p.m.)

Admission. 331 Cotton Ave. SW; 205.780.5656; informationbirmingham.com/ arlington Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1,200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars and the largest collection of Lotus cars, as well as other significant makes. The collection is the largest of its kind in the world.

Approximately 600 of the 1,200 motorcycles in the collection are on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. Common street bikes are represented, as well as rare Gran Prix race machinery.

The museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a

world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.

Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy.; 205.699.7275; barbermuseum.org Birmingham Botanical Gardens The glory of nature in the heart of the city—that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in 25 themed areas. The gardens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. The gift shop is a special treat. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 2612 Lane Park Road; 205.414.390; bbgardens.org Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking significant locations along Civil Rights march routes. Designed EXCURSIONS 43

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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Richly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life in Alabama from the late 1800s to the present. A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically different it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted.

The powerful Movement Gallery presents the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963.

Here, a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the relentless violence that rocked the city in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. In the final exhibits, the Processional Gallery uses lifesize figures representing all ages and races to portray the “walk to freedom.” Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Admission. 520 16th St. N., 205.328.9696; bcri.org Birmingham

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History Center Located in the historic Young & Vann building, the center has exhibits that trace the history of Birmingham and its people from early settlers to the present. The collection includes information on the city’s founding, the Great Depression and, maybe most interesting, “notorious Birmingham” stories and pictures.

Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. Tours after hours by appointment. 1731 1st Ave. N.; 205.202.4144; bjhm.org Birmingham Museum of Art The Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast.

More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, PreColumbian and Native American. Highlights include the museum’s collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the col-

lection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. Excellent café.

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Donations welcome.

2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd.; 205.254.2565; artsbma.org Birmingham Public Library The main library is made up of two stunning buildings, the East Building with its dramatic atrium and the 1927 Linn-Henley Research Library with its beautiful wall murals. Hundreds of visitors come to the main library each year to access their extensive genealogical resources.

Open Monday - Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 2 - 6 p.m. 2100 Park Place; 205.226.3600; bplonline.org Birmingham Race Course A spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the Birmingham Race Course is open year-round.

Patrons enjoy live greyhound racing and simulcast events from the country’s top thor-

Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) One of the best known religious sites in Birmingham is EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, founded

by Mother Mary Angelica, broadcasting daily from the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Mother Angelica hosted “Mother Angelica Live!” on EWTN until she suffered a debilitating stroke in 2001. Today daily Mass, music, news and devotionals are broadcast round the clock to more than 53 million homes in 32 countries. Tours by appointment only.

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as a self-guided tour, the route includes signs marking actual civil rights events that occurred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Ave. N and 16th Street. Follow maps on signs.

Birmingham Zoo One of the state’s most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo is an ever-evolving adventure. Visitors come from around the Southeast to see shows such as the Rhino Encounter, the Giraffe Feedings, the Lorikeet Aviary, the Predator Zone and the Sea Lion Splash Show. The zoo is blazing new trails in elephant conservation with the opening of Trails of Africa. The initiative designates the Birmingham Zoo as a national leader in the care and conservation of threatened elephants. Trails of Africa is a mixed-species exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and more. Concessions and dining on site. Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Extended hours for special events. Admission.

2630 Cahaba Road; 205.879.0409; birminghamzoo.com

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Kelly Ingram Park Called a “Place of Revolution and Reconciliation,” Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is adjacent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and historic 16th Street Baptist Church.

The park served as a staging area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers.

Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation. An audio tour, available via your cell phone, takes you on a journey through the most dramatic days of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. Bounded by 16th 46 EXCURSIONS

and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North.

McWane Science Center Four floors of hands-on exhibits and an IMAX Dome Theatre are all part of the fun of learning at McWane Science Center. Celebrating science and discovery, the exhibits include everything from dinosaurs to space travel. Play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano, and learn about gravity with a daring ride on the High Cycle. Pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray Touch Tank, and check out the Zoetrope for visual illusions of motion from still pictures. Open September - May, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. June - August, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. Admission. 200 19th Street N.; 205.714.8300; mcwane.org Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star studded history of DaimlerBenz. This architectural showcase brings to life the com-

pany’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves people along a multimedia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission for factory tours (available by reservation only) 11 Mercedes Drive, Vance; 205.507.2252; mbusi.com Oak Mountain State Park More outdoor adventure can be found at Alabama’s largest state park. The 10,000-acre park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an 18hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast. The Wildlife Center and Treetop Nature Trail give visitors up-close views of hawks and owls that cannot be released into the wild. Overnight accommodations also are available within the park. Open every day, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission. 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham; 205.620.2520; alapark.com/oakmountain Rickwood Field Built in 1910, Rickwood Field is America’s oldest baseball park. During its heyday, Rickwood hosted baseball greats such as Jackie Robinson, Ty

Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis, Willie Mays and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Friends and fans eagerly await the annual Rickwood Classic, a game that pits the AA Birmingham Barons against a regular Southern League rival. Team members dress in vintage uniforms, and people come from around the country to celebrate baseball history. The authenticity of Rickwood is being carefully preserved by the Friends of Rickwood Field, a non-profit organization devoted to the restoration and upkeep of the historic ball field. Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Check events schedule for expanded hours. 1137 2nd Ave. W. 205.458.8161; rickwood.com 16th Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark The 16th Street Baptist Church is Birmingham’s most famous Civil Rights landmark.

On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the basement of the church just prior to the worship service. A bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through that side of the church, killing 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing was a turning point

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Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Alabama’s official railroad museum, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum has operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains and two restored depots housing a good collection of railroad artifacts. Also on the grounds is a collection of railway cars, locomotives and cabooses. Train rides available—call for dates and times. Museum open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Donations welcome. 1919 9th St., Calera; 205.668.3435; hodrrm.org

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n 1998, a stimulating and interactive science museum opened its doors in the heart of downtown Birmingham. McWane Science Center is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman’s department store building in Birmingham’s revitalization district.

McWane Science Center has welcomed millions of visitors—from ages 1 to 100—year-round to see, to hear, to touch and to experience the wonder of science in one of the South’s most unique venues.

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Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder—you can play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano, learn about gravity with a daring ride on the High Cycle or pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray Touch Tank—there is a new discovery around every corner.

The adventure intensifies in the IMAX® Dome Theater, where wideeyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers. McWane’s IMAX® Dome Theatre shows features covering a variety of topics ranging from Great White Shark to Tornado Alley, as well as special event Hollywood hits.

McWane Science Center can also be a wonderful backdrop for a group of 10 - 500+, day or night. With in-house catering and an experienced special events team to assist with every detail, McWane Science Center offers unique but functional event spaces perfect for your business luncheon, meeting, em-

ployee appreciation day, wedding reception or even an Overnight Adventure.

For 16 years, McWane Science Center has stayed true to its mission—to change lives through science and wonder. As a cornerstone of the downtown community, McWane opens its doors to young and old alike for laughter, learning and an experience like no other.

205.714.8300 200 19th Street N Birmingham, AL mcwane.org Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves a collection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove America’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum.

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Additional interest at Sloss is the speculation that the furnaces are haunted by a former foundryman. Open Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 4 p.m. Donations welcome. 20 32nd Street N; 205.324.1911; slossfurnaces.com Splash Adventure Waterpark Alabama’s greatest water adventure! Create water fun your way, whether it’s relaxing by the wave pool and enjoying the lazy river or amping up the excitement with monster slides, water-based obstacle course, water maze, Zip Line and more! Experience special events throughout the season, such as dive-in movies! Great for the family or a larger group outing. 4599 Alabama Adventure Pkwy. 205.481.4750; splashadventurewaterpark.com Southern Museum of Flight The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern

aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuskegee Airmen diorama, the Lake Murray B-25, and the Vietnam War helicopters.

Ship models and full-size aircraft carriers also are in the collection. Open Tuesday Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Admission. 4343 73rd St. N. 205.833.8226; southernmuseumofflight.org Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park With more than 1,500 acres for hiking and camping, Tannehill is well suited for outdoor recreation. The old ironworks and a collection of 19th century buildings give visitors a glimpse into life in Alabama in the 1800s. Steeped in history, Tannehill has a cotton gin, a pioneer farm, a working gristmill and a country store, along with the Iron and Steel Museum with artifacts from Alabama’s iron industry heritage.

From spring through fall, visitors find blacksmithing, milling and many other activities underway in the park. The

Vulcan Park and Museum Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and Birmingham’s city symbol. Standing high atop Red Mountain, the 56-foot-high statue has an observation balcony on its pedestal for a panoramic view of the city. Vulcan is patterned after the mythical Roman god of the forge, a nod to the city’s powerful position in the iron and steel industry in the first part of the 20th century. The statue was created as Birmingham’s exhibit in the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and won the exposition’s grand prize. The museum at Vulcan has interactive exhibits and displays that portray the region’s history and progress.

Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.

- 6 p.m. Observation balcony open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.

- 10 pm. Admission. 1701 Valley View Drive. 205.933.1409; visitvulcan.com ❖

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in the status of race relations locally and nationally. Now a National Historic Landmark, the church is a reminder of man’s inhumanity and his capacity for love and forgiveness.

The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window of Christ, given in memoriam from the people of Wales following the bombing. Tours by appointment.

Donations welcome. 1530 6th Ave. N.; 205.251.9402; 16thstreetbaptist.org

third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from near and far to Trade Days in search of quilts, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.

Open daily 7 a.m. - sunset.

Admission. 12632 Confederate Pkwy., McCalla; 205.477.5711; tannehill.org

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trip to Vulcan Park and Museum is a must for every visitor to the Birmingham region—in fact, it’s the best place to get started. In addition to seeing the iconic colossal statue, visitors gain an understanding of the region’s history and culture, and can learn more about other cultural, recreational and entertainment offerings at an onsite Visitor Information Center.

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue and is considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Created by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti, Vulcan was cast from local iron to represent the state of Alabama at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Vulcan has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since a 1930s WPA project created his permanent home and namesake park.

After decades of exposure to the elements, by the 90s, the 50-ton statue was in desperate need of repair. Recognizing Vulcan’s importance to the region’s history and persona, community leaders formed Vulcan Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization which oversaw a $16 million project that returned the statue to his 1904 grandeur.

The meticulous restoration of Vulcan and his 124’ sandstone pedestal, completed in 2004, received numerous awards including the highest honor awarded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Embracing the personality of the community Vulcan symbolizes, the park grounds and museum offer a dynamic edu-taining experience. Alabama’s rich industrial history, the diverse cultures that settled and built the

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community, and the story of Vulcan are recounted in both indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Vulcan’s park grounds and observation tower offer breathtaking views of downtown and the surrounding areas— a great introduction to Birmingham, day or night.

Visit Vulcan and learn the fascinating history that has made him Birmingham’s enduring symbol!

1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham, AL 35209 visitvulcan.com Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Performing Arts

No longer an industrial giant, Birmingham’s new “magic” is in the thriving arts community.

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irmingham was nicknamed “The Magic City” at the turn of the 20th century due to its almost overnight emergence as a powerhouse in steel and iron manufacturing. The city thrived on the sudden influx of people and commerce.

As with any new and bustling city, it did not take long for an active community of arts to form and grow strong.

The steel and iron business may have faded, but although Birmingham is no longer an epicenter of the industrial movement, it has established itself as a quite a leader in the realm of visual and performing arts. And while the nickname, “The Magic City,” originally described Birmingham’s industrial prowess, it has come to accurately describe the city’s long-reaching influence on the arts.

Merriam-Webster lists “magic” as a noun described as “an extraordinary power of influence seemingly from a supernatural source,” as well as “something that seems to cast a spell.” Birmingham does indeed cast a spell on patrons of the arts, ranging from theatre to music to film.

Entranced audiences will have the chance to be anything, anywhere they had ever dreamed. Escape to Egypt through Opera Birmingham’s performance of Aida or to France through the Alabama Ballet’s adaptation of Giselle.

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home as you visit the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham staples that date back to the 1920s.

If you find yourself drawn to independent arts movements, take a trip through the Theatre District in downtown. Here

you will find the Red Mountain Theatre, Terrific New Theatre and the Theatre Downtown, each of which boasts origins from an almost phoenix-style rising of new art from the beloved traditions of the past.

Wander through the Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival or

come to the Cabaret.

For a more mainstream show, take a drive south of Birmingham and enjoy the Verizon Wireless Music Center which has hosted acts ranging from Rascal Flatts to Kings of Leon and the Dave Matthews Band.

Moreover, in Birmingham, the arts form a true community with each guild and theatre enmeshing themselves within the cultural and educational spheres of the city. The Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Birmingham Festival Theatre performed its first original piece on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College, whose stage mirrors that of William Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, as the Alabama Ballet hosts their four annual productions at Wright Theatre on the campus of Samford University.

And the Library Theatre is aptly titled, since it is housed inside the Hoover Public Library. The Virginia Samford Theatre and the Red Mountain Theatre both have intertwined past lives with Birmingham’s famous “Town and Gown” productions, while the Alabama Symphony Orchestra answered the city’s need for music after World War II. A guided tour through Birmingham’s performing arts venues will certainly make anyone a believer in the magic this city has to offer. Those who know choose Birmingham for visual and performing arts.

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Alabama Ballet 2726 1st Ave. South; 205.975.2787; alabamaballet.org Alabama Ballet seeks to promote and foster the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high-quality education and community outreach. They offer a variety of classes for all ages. Under the direction of Tracey Alvey, this company of professional dancers presents four full-length productions annually.

Alabama Theatre 1817 3rd Ave. North 205.252-2262; alabamatheatre.com The Showplace of the South.

The Alabama Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Birmingham Alabama on 3rd Avenue North. Since 1927 the Alabama Theatre has been the home to shows and performances ranging from movies, concerts, beauty pageants, silent films and even the Mickey Mouse Club! This beautiful theatre is an amazing piece of history that defies the imagination and must be experienced to be truly appreciated.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra 3621 6th Ave. S; 205.975.2787; alabamasymphony.org The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has entertained audiences for more than 70 years, playing a variety of classical and popular compositions and hosting performances by some of the finest international guest artists. The symphony’s 54 talented musicians bring to life some of the world’s most treasured musical masterpieces, giving 190 performances a year.

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ham Festival Theatre is the oldest theatre in Birmingham producing contemporary and classic theatre. It is managed by an all-volunteer board of directors. Since its founding, BFT has staged more than 200 productions—involving more than 50 directors, almost 1,000 actors and 500 crew people—attended by almost 100,000 audience members.

The Library Theatre 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, All 205.444.7888; thelibrarytheatre.com The Library Theatre is a professional venue bringing world-class entertainment to an intimate setting in the heart of Hoover. The Library Theatre is sponsored in part by the City of Hoover and the Friends of the Hoover Public Library. The theatre also features the work of local artists in their gallery.

Opera Birmingham 3601 6th Ave. S; 205.322.6737; operabirmingham.org Northern Alabama’s only professional, regional opera company, Opera Birmingham has entertained and informed audiences in the region for over 50 years. From its humble beginnings in 1955 to its 50th anniversary in 2005 and beyond, Opera Birmingham has produced world-class operatic productions and concerts that have been hailed by critics and loved by audiences.

Red Mountain Theatre Company 301 19th Street S; 205.324.2424; redmountaintheatre.org Red Mountain Theatre Company is a nonprofit professional theatre organization with an emphasis on musical theatre.

Red Mountain Theatre Company‘s season begins in September and runs through July each year with a wide variety of well-known musicals.

Terrific New Theatre 2821 2nd Ave. S; 205.328.0868 terrificnewtheatre.com Founded by Steve Stella and Carl Stewart in 1986, Terrific New Theatre (TNT) is the off-Broadway of Birmingham.

Featuring avant garde performances, TNT thrills audiences with performances that aren’t seen anywhere else in town.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm. Cash or checks only.

Theatre Downtown 205.565.8838; theatredowntown.org Theatre Downtown was founded in 2006 and provides the city of Birmingham with cutting-edge contemporary theatre and a host of Alabama and Southeastern premieres.

A traveling troupe, Theatre Downtown performs throughout the Birmingham area in a variety of locations.

Verizon Wireless Music Center 1000 Amphitheatre Road; 205.985.4900 Each year between April and October, some of the world’s top musicians perform in the beautiful outdoor arena, formerly known as Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. Fee varies with each performance. Now a LiveNation venue, located just south of the city, Highway 119 exit off I-65.

Virginia Samford Theatre 1116 26th Street S; 205.251.1206 virginiasamfordtheatre.org The Virginia Samford Theatre presents a wide variety of musicals. The charming historic theater with its parkside setting is located on Birmingham’s southside and has a lovely outdoor courtyard.

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Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center 1200 10th Ave. S; 205.975.2787 or alysstephens.org The trademark of UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is diversity—diverse performances and diverse audiences. From classical, pop, jazz and world beat music to dance, comedy, theater and family entertainment, the center welcomes the entire community into the magical realm of performing arts. Each season some of the world’s most renowned and talented artists grace the multiple stages of the Alys Stephens Center on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. Pictured here is the 1,330-seat Jemison Concert Hall, an acoustical marvel. photograph by Hinterland Photography

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Birmingham’s culinary hot spots are sure to delight.

ne of the best kept secrets about Birmingham is its dining. From casual dives to some of the country’s best fine dining, your culinary experience in the Magic City will be one to write home about—and keep you coming back!

It’s no surprise to locals that Birmingham has become a destination for foodies from the world over. Our award-winning chefs and headline-making restaurants are reason enough to visit.

Our newest addition to the restaurant scene in Birmingham is Cantina Laredo. They are located in Uptown and well known for their latin-inspired dishes and creative cocktails. For great burritos, tacos and burgers served until 2 a.m., head over to Fuego Cantina in Five Points South. Sit outside on the spacious patio and enjoy people-watching from the best spot in the area. While in the Five Points area, try The J. Clyde for dinner and a beer in their Biergarten. The J. Clyde is the only place in Alabama that serves caskconditioned ales with traditional British Beer Engines. Sports fans head over to The Red Zone Sports & Grill for classic American food and thirty HDTVs to watch.

If upscale dining is up your alley, Village Tavern at The Summit is the place for you. A relaxed atmosphere paired with great steaks, fish, burgers and pizza makes for a great dining experience.

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For you steak-lovers out there, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in the Embassy Suites in Homewood is a must try. Voted “Best Steak” by the Birmingham News, Ruth’s Chris is the place to go for a mouthwatering meal. Shula’s Steak House, located inside the Hyatt Regency/Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, also boasts great steaks and fresh seafood.

If fine dining is what you are looking for, head to Ocean in Five Points South for some of the city’s best seafood. Or, head next door to 26 for a more casual meal and a mojito at one of Birmingham’s trendiest spots. Bistro V in Vestavia Hills is always a great choice for cuisine with Louisiana bayou influences. Little Savannah in Forest Park offers a menu that changes daily with the freshest locally-grown vegetables and meats available.

On the casual side, stop into Mia Luna for Italian-inspired fare and Cantina Tortilla Grill for latin-inspired dishes. Also in Lakeview, Tin Roof is always rocking and offers freshly-made dishes in an open air environment that is designed for fun and frolic. For great pizza, Slice Pizza & Brew is a great spot to grab a slice and a craft beer. Downtown there is Roque Tavern with an inventive menu and live music.

No matter what you’re craving, there is something for all tastes!

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chance to pull up a chair at Ocean in Birmingham is an opportunity to enjoy the south’s best seafood in one of its best settings. The domain of chef and proprietor, George Reis, Ocean is sea-to-plate, focusing on the bounty of the waters in a sustainable way—with a heaping side of Southern charm and cheese grits, of course. Reis admits he’s only a small part of a booming restaurant scene in Birmingham.

“When I opened 13 years ago, there were about four or five really amazing places to eat in the city. Now there’s a

plethora,” he says. If you ask around, however, you’ll quickly notice he’s a cornerstone in a movement to put this town on the map for fine dining and sustainable food.

His passion for food found solid footing at culinary school in upstate New York, and Reis went on to sharpen his skills in Atlanta for eight years, followed by cooking in Dallas for a spell and on the Gulf Coast. Landing finally in Birmingham, he had the opportunity to check out a shuttered restaurant in the city’s historic heart—Five Points South—around 2000. In 2002, he opened it as Ocean—focusing on regional, coastal cuisine prepared simply with elegant, elevated sides and a fantastic wine and cocktail list.

1218 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL 205.933.0999; oceanbirmingham.com Reservations accepted; call ahead for availability.

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“It’s strange because there was really a niche that needed to be filled in this town in terms of a fine-dining seafood place,” Reis continues. “I think we went after that, but the demand is continually growing, and it’s certainly become more than what we expected.”

The design inside seats 100 comfortably, with a main bar that curves around the center, creating a bit of action and drama for guests.

“People gravitate to our bar,” explains Reis. “You can see the kitchen behind it and it’s a focal point.”

The menu keeps guests returning, with up to 15 varieties of raw oysters and seasonal plates like seared halibut with a corn crème, fava beans and trumpet mushrooms. He has noticed a recent popularity in whole fish and is plating up several, keeping his regulars in mind with certain items that will never be taken off the menu. One of the biggest sellers is his Maine lobster tails, which may be ordered either as an appetizer or entrée. You can’t miss with any of the sushi rolls either!

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eorge Reis, chef and owner of Ocean (featured on page 56), isn’t so obsessed with fish he can’t see the benefits of the farm. That thought was the impetus of the Ocean’s neighboring restaurant and bar, 26.

“We opened 26 based on demand,” he offers. “People aren’t coming to ocean for lamb. They go there for fish.

I do a braised pork cheek that I love, and… well … I couldn’t do that at Ocean, because it wouldn’t sell.

In 26, we created a space and a menu that is a bit more eclectic. 26 buzzes with a certain tangible energy you can feel in the air and taste on the plate. Named as a homage to his two young sons who were both born on the

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26th exactly two years and 6 months apart, 26 embodies their youthful exuberance. From the LED underlit concrete bar to the bright, wave-motif walls to the metal “waterfall” curtain, the mood here is vibrant and humming.

A quick glance around the dining room of 26 reveals a remarkably diverse crowd. While twenty-somethings laugh and live it up at the bar, their friends are doing the same in the dining room, next to tables of baby-boomers, businessmen and girlfriends out for a night on the town.

The menu at 26 is inspired by every

place touched by the sea. And while seafood is a big star, George enjoys the opportunity to create some amazing dishes for landlovers. 26 also serves up one of the best kept secrets in Birmingham—it’s burger. The fish wrap ith homemade pickled veggies is also a popular favorite among locals for lunch.

“At 26, you can’t beat the citrusbraised short ribs,” Reis says. “But the hidden secret on the menu is definitely the HB American Cheese Burger — a Southeastern Farms dry aged Angus beef burger topped with bacon and served with truffle-scented fries.”

1210 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL 205.918.0726; oceanbirmingham.com/26 Reservations accepted; call ahead for availability.

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham, AL 35209 205.879.9995; ruthschris.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Birmingham is situated in the lobby of the Embassy Suites Hotel, conveniently located just off the Red Mountain Expressway between the Homewood and Mountain Brook neighborhoods. Deep, rich reds with accents of teal and copper predominate the steakhouse dining room while the dense foliage of the open atrium hotel envelops the restaurant in an air of casual elegance. Private dining rooms offer a variety of event options for 10 to 300 guests. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two, an important business luncheon, a social event or an all-day meeting, Ruth’s Chris Birmingham can accommodate your needs.

Voted “Best Steaks” by readers of The Birmingham News and Best Steak House by Fox 6 “Best Of” Lunch Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dinner Monday - Sunday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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The J. Clyde 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham, AL 35205 205.939.1312; jclyde.com

There’s no place like The J. Clyde. With Birmingham’s largest covered patio, you can eat outside rain or shine! On Historic Cobb Lane, the newly renovated front bar is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham. Originally, horse pens and later a 1920’s era garage, the building has a unique history.

Add in a German-style biergarten and a Parisian street cafe and there’s a little space for everyone.

The J. Clyde is the original home for craft beer in Birmingham and offers the finest ales and lagers in Alabama.

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Monday - Wednesday 2 p.m. - midnight Thursday - Saturday 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.

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A Few Items From Our Menu Sizzlin’ Blue Crab Cakes - Two jumbo lump crab cakes with sizzling lemon butter.

New York Strip - This USDA Prime cut has a full-bodied texture that is slightly firmer than a ribeye.

Creamed Spinach - A Ruth’s favorite, chopped spinach in a New Orleans style cream sauce.

Ruth’s Chris Chopped Salad - A Ruth’s Chris original, tossed with lemon basil dressing and topped with crispy onions.

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A Few Items From Our Menu Gorgonzola and Walnut Pizza - drizzled with olive oil, crumbled gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, and fresh rosemary Pork Osso Buco - slow braised Duroc pork shank over garlic potato parsnip purée with wilted spinach and roasted shallot pork jus The J. Clyde Burger - 8 oz. classic American burger, topped with a fried green tomato

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Chefs Clif and Maureen Holt

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elcome to Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham, Alabama.

Opened in 2003, this neighborhood Southern bistro, located in historic Forest Park, gives nightly remedy to life’s hustle.

Patrons are encouraged to “remove their jacket and tie,” before they begin their Southern experience. Chefs and co-owners, Maureen and Clif Holt,

create a perfect balance of yen and yang that is carried throughout their Southern-inspired menu. Their warm Provencal décor and refurbished church pews and pulpit, make you feel right at home, just as their courteous and friendly staff do—full of Southern spirit.

You will also discover many kinds of spirits as you belly up to the bar.

Well known in Birmingham for their affectionate bartenders, Little Savannah’s staff loves introducing the season’s freshest fruits, herbs and spices into the libations. Be sure to try one of Maureen’s own concoctions—Spicy Peach Margaritas, a proprietary blend of Chilton County peaches, jalapeño, ginger and lime. Once you try it, you’ll

3811 Clairmont Ave. S; 205.591.1119; littlesavannah.com Bar opens daily at 4 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Supper Monday - Thursday 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Supper Friday and Saturday 5:30 - 10 p.m.

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want another one, so don’t forget to take home a bottle of the Spicy Peach Margarita Mix. Check out their seasonal farm tables throughout the year, inspired every week by a different local farmer. Take a Saturday morning excursion with Clif or Maureen to the Pepper Place Market to peruse the local produce and meet the farmers, then experience a day of cooking the Southern way in a class taught by the chefs.

Little Savannah offers a private dining room and outdoor dining, weather permissable. The staff is always professional, friendly, courteous and delivers the finest service.

For every experience at Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar, you are in the Holt’s home, and that is exactly how they want you to feel. “Knowing where your food comes from is paramount to our business and has become the hallmark of our success in Birmingham,” said Clif and Maureen.

We invite you to experience Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar yourself.

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Mia Luna Cantina Laredo Birmingham

728 29th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.383.2160; mialunabham.com

2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N; Birmingham, AL 35203 205.502.0915; cantinalaredo.com

The signature Casa Rita is made from fresh lime juice and the finest tequila. Top Shelf Guacamole made at the table to your specifications is the perfect compliment to your cocktail.

For dinner, lunch, Sunday brunch or drinks on the rooftop deck with view of the big screen…visit Cantina Laredo in Uptown Birmingham. Private dining and full service catering available.

Mia Luna is an Italian-inspired, neighborhood cafe and bar located in the heart of the Lakeview Entertainment District. Their unique menu boasts traditional Italian fare like bolognese over linguini, an old family recipe, to more non-traditional items like house-made donuts, house-made pastrami and pork skins.

The atmosphere is casual and friendly with dining options both inside and out on the patio. Their menu changes regularly. See their website for the latest information.

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Daily 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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A Few Items From Our Menu Top Shelf Guacamole - Made fresh at your table, serves two to four Carnitas - Braised pork shanks topped with chipotle-wine sauce (pictured above) Enchiladas de Cangrejo - Lump crab enchiladas with spicy chili de arbol cream sauce on a bed of vinaigrette marinated vegetables Tacos de Costillas - Slow-roasted short rib with tomatillo sauce, Monterey jack cheese, roasted red peppers and queso fresco

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A Few Items From Our Menu Sausage Balls - pork, cheddar, red pepper jelly Caesar Salad - romaine, deep dried anchovies, bacon, parmesan, croutons, traditional dressing Turkey Sandwich - House smoked turkey breast, radish, avacado, jalapeño aioli on wheat Lasagna - Beef, Pork, 4 Cheeses, Carpri’s Godmother’s recipe, with a small house salad and garlic bread Powdered Donuts - southern twist on a beignet, served hot!

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Experience modern Mexican food in a sophisticated, vibrant atmosphere at Cantina Laredo. Taste grilled fish, chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with Portobello mushrooms or sautéed artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.

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n 2010, Chef Jeremy Downey and his business partner, Emily Tuttle, took a little, unassuming space in Vestavia Hills and turned it into a dining “must” with his inspired menu that keeps loyal patrons happy at lunch and dinner. Downey describes his cuisine as “Southern with an eclectic mix of European-style ingredients.” He uses classical techniques honed through years of experience in restaurants such as Vidalia and Zaytinya in Washington, D.C. and Piatti in Sacramento. The menu at Bistro V is seasonal and changes every two weeks, but the tried and true favorites

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will always be there. Downey is most heavily influenced by the variety in Mediterranean cuisine. “The key is to use the best ingredients, keep it simple, but don’t take any shortcuts,” he says.

And what is that one dish that will never leave the menu? “The short ribs, most definitely. We serve up a lot of those!”

Originally from Bayou La Batre, Louisiana, Chef Jeremy Downey combines his Lousiana heritage and his wide exposure and training in the

culinary arts to his Vestavia Hills bistro. Seafood is what Downey enjoys cooking the most and his dishes are infused with influences he garnered growing up in the bayou.

Most locals came to know Downey when he played on the 1992 National Championship Football Team for The University of Alabama. He still wears his championship ring with great pride. Around these parts, that gets a hearty “Roll Tide!”

521 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 205.823.1505; bistro-v.com Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Tin Roof

Cantina Tortilla Grill

2709 7th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.323.4356; tinroofbars.com/home/birmingham

2901 2nd Ave. S, Ste 110, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.323.6980; cantinatortillagrill.com

Tin Roof, affectionately known as “The Roof” to our regulars, is located in the Lakeview District. Offering daily Happy Hour specials and live music, our customers love our laid-back feel and live entertainment—not to mention our made-from-scratch food served up by a friendly and eclectic staff. So come on in and hang out at a Live Music Joint where there’s no bitchin’ or whinin’ – just a laid-back atmosphere where you can kick back and have a good time. Bring us your stuff—we’ll hang it up!

Cantina Tortilla Grill has been serving up made-fresh-daily Mexican food in a laid back, fun atmosphere for over 10 years.

Our uniquely crafted menu items follow the recipes created by our founder Guillermo Castro, whose love for travel and a passion for fresh Mexican food came together to influence every aspect of the restaurant.

And remember…relax! You’re at the Roof!

Where everybody is somebody!

Whether you’re enjoying a Prickly Pear Margarita or any of our celebrated tacos, we know you’ll find a simple yet distinctive culinary experience every time you visit Cantina.

Fresh food. More fun. That’s the Cantina way.

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Open Sunday – Saturday 11 a.m. until very late!

Serving great food until 10 p.m. daily.

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A Few Items From Our Menu Award-Winning Queso Rodeo Burger Hot Chicken Torta Pimento Crab Dip

A Few Items From Our Menu Grilled Salmon Filet - with poblano peppers, corn, garlic mashed potatoes and cheese Cuban Sandwich - serrano ham, roasted pork, manchego chees, pickles and sour cream Fish Tacos - egg-washed tilapia filet, slaw, avocado, cilantro mayo and chile de arbol salsa PHOTO:

Big Farmer Dave’s Quesadillas

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Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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ur original Cafe Iz location on Rocky Ridge Road continues to thrive as IZ Cafe serving our famous chicken salad, old fashioned roast beef and Thai chicken wrap, along with many new menu times. Our decadent

IZ Cafe - Rocky Ridge 2514 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 205.979.7570

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homemade desserts, like the four layer banana cake, chocolate mousse bomb or key lime pie sold by the generous slice or whole.

IZ Cafe, your fast casual dine-in or take-out choice! We serve the freshest food in the cafe or you can pick up prepared meals to-go every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening. Enjoy a delicious meal at either the Rocky Ridge or English Village location.

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IZ Cafe - English Village 2037 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 205.414.0081

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JOHN’S CITY DINER

1210 20th Street S 205.918.0726

112 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.322.6014

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LITTLE SAVANNAH RESTAURANT AND BAR

218 20th Street N 205.983.7999 BOTTEGA RESTAURANT AND CAFE

2240 Highland Ave. S 205.939.1000

CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL

2901 2nd Ave. S, Ste. 110 205.323.6980

CENTURY RESTAURANT AND BAR

2021 Park Place 205.458.9611, CHEZ FONFON

2007 11th Ave. S 205.939.3221 COSMO’S PIZZA

2012 Magnolia Ave. S 205.930.9971 THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

612 22nd Street S 205.322.3330

HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB

2180 11th Court S 205.933.5474

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3811 Clairmont Ave. S 205.591.1119

808 SOUTH - A BISTRO

808 20th Street S 205.933.9000

ATRIUM CAFÉ IN SHERATON HOTEL

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.

205.307.3005 BABALU TACOS & TAPAS

2808 7th Ave. S, Ste. 117 205.297.0200 BETTOLA

OCEAN

2901 2nd Ave. S, Ste. 150 205.731.6499

ROGUE TAVERN

3120 Clairmont Ave., Ste. 110 205.254.9780

SILVERTRON CAFÉ

2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. N, Ste. 200, 205.538.7106

SLICE PIZZA & BREW

3719 3rd Ave. S 205.533.6288

SOL’S SANDWICH SHOP & DELI

214 20th Street N 205.297.8636

TED’S RESTAURANT

113 20th Street N 205. 322.1282

V. RICHARD’S MARKET & CAFÉ

2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.502.0915

1218 20th Street S 205.933.0999 2312 2nd Ave. N 205.202.4151 3813 Clairmont Ave. S 205.591.3707 725 29th Street S 205.715.9300

2 20th Street N, Ste. 120 205.244.7657 328 12th Street S 205.324.2911,

3916 Clairmont Ave. S 205.591.7000

BOGUE’S

BOTTLE AND BONE

BOTTLETREE CAFE

BRICK & TIN RESTAURANT

CAFE DUPONT

CANTINA LAREDO

CARRIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

2430 Morris Ave. 205.440.2430

CARLILE’S BARBECUE

3511 6th Ave. S 205.254.9266

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.

205.307.3050 CHASER’S SPORTS BAR

815 24th Street N 205.324.2425 CHRIS Z’S

2808 University Blvd.

205.458.1007 CONTINENTAL BAKERY

1820 4th Ave. N, Ste. D 205.323.4513

DREAMLAND BAR.B.QUE

1427 14th Ave. S 205.933.2133

EL BARRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2211 2nd Ave. N 205.868.3737 FIVE

744 29th Street S 205.868.3841 FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO

1713 10th Ave. S 205.933.7555

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THE J. CLYDE

1312 Cobb Lane 205.939.1312

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Slice Pizza & Brew 725 29th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.715.9300; slicebirmingham.com

Slice Pizza & Brew is located in the heart of the Lakeview District near Downtown Birmingham, AL. Started by brothers, Jeff, Chris and Jason Bajalieh, Slice Pizza & Brew is as local as you can get, from the owners to the ingredients that go into every pizza to the beers on tap.

Slice is a place to not just eat, but to hang out.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’ll love the food and atmosphere at this local favorite amongst the movers and shakers of Birmingham.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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A Few Of Our Specialty Pizzas

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Bajalieh Special: Bacon, grilled red onions and Wickles pepper rings

Village Tavern 101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35243 205.970.1640; villagetavern.com

Village Tavern celebrates classic American food featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes and salads in a made-from-scratch kitchen. We offer over 60 selections by the glass from our award-winning wine list. Join us Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 for half-off happy hour in the bar and all day Wednesdays for half-off all wines by the glass. Don’t forget live music in the bar Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 - 9 p.m.

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Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Fridays – Saturdays 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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A Few Items From Our Menu

Old School: Molinari pepperoni, house Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms and grilled red onions

Southern Shrimp and Grits - Jumbo sautéed shrimp with diced bacon, mushrooms, and green onions over Anson Mills organic stone ground grits.

White Shadow: Garlic, caramelized onions, portabello mushrooms, feta, fresh parmesan, finished with truffle oil

Maple Cured Pork Chops - Served with homemade apple chutney, garlic mashed potatoes and fresh green beans.

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DINING

MUGSHOTS GRILL AND BAR

2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. N, Ste. 100, 205.933.7575 NEWK’S EATERY

THE RED CAT COFFEEHOUSE

2901 2nd Ave. S, Ste. 120 205.616.8450

THE SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND BAR

611 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S 205.323.0992

2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Ste. 1C, 205.224.4839

NIKI’S DOWNTOWN CAFE

THE RED ZONE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1101 2nd Ave. N 205.251.1972 OCTANE

2211 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., N 205.545.5076 O’HENRY’S COFFEES

1901 6th Ave. N Ste. 295 205.323.1198 ON TAP SPORTS CAFE . LAKEVIEW

737 29th Street S 205.320.1225,

ORIGINAL GREEN ACRES CAFÉ

2724 29th Ave. N 205.328.8099

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

1931 11th Ave. S 205.933.8837

OSCAR’S AT THE MUSEUM

2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.

205.254.2755 PARAMOUNT

200 20th Street N 205.328.1515

1108 20th Street S 205.983.7522 THE WINE LOFT

2200 1st Ave. N 205.323.8228 TIN ROOF

2709 7th Ave. S 205.323.4356 TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.

2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.307.3700 TRATTORIA CENTRALE

207A 20th Street N 205.202.5612

URBAN STANDARD

2320 Second Ave. N 205.250.8200 WASABI JUAN’S

4120 3rd Ave. S 205.703.8891

ZOE’S KITCHEN

1819 5th Ave. N 205.252.5200

PITA STOP CAFE BAR & GRILL

1106 12th Street S 205.328.2749

FULL MOON BAR.B.QUE .

SOUTHSIDE

525 25th Street S 205.324.1007

GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES

803 9th Court S 205.251.0960

JACK BROWN’S BEER & BURGER JOINT

2811 7th Ave. S 205.203.4512

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR B Q .

Five Points South 1908 11th Ave. S 205.320.1060

LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

GALLEY AND GARDEN

3324 Clairmont Ave. S 205.324.5896

THE GARAGE

2007 University Blvd.

205.328.2007

GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE

940 20th Street S 205.731.7414

GREEN ACRES CAFE

420 20th Street N, Ste. 100A 205.458.4040

2220 Highland Ave. S 205.939.5551 2304 10th Terrace S 205.322.3220

1901 6th Ave. N, Ste. 263 205.801.9600 1705 4th Ave. N 205.251.3875

HIGHLANDS BAR & GRILL

2011 11th Ave. S 205.939.1400 HOT BOX

4036 5th Ave. S 205.224.5632 INSOMNIA COOKIES

1919 11th Ave. S 877.632.6654

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM

513 22nd Street S 205.202.5483

66 EXCURSIONS

LUCY’S COFFEE & TEA

MAKARIOS KABOBS & GRILL

MAKI FRESH

MATTHEW’S BAR & GRILL

2208 Morris Ave. 205.862.6261

MELLOW MUSHROOM

1200 20th Street S, Ste. 100 205.212.9420 MELT RESTAURANT

4105 4th Ave. S 205.790.7951

METROPRIME STEAKHOUSE

1035 20th Street S 205.623.5288

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ

731 29th Street S 205.252.5888

POST OFFICE PIES

209 41st Street S 205.599.9900

RANELLI’S DELI & CAFE

1225 20th Street S 205.933.6983

REVELATOR COFFEE COMPANY

1826 3rd Ave. N RIB IT UP

830 1st Ave. N 205.328.7427 ROGUE TAVERN

2312 2nd Ave. N 205.202.4151 ROJO

2921 Highland Ave. S 205.328.4733

FULTONDALE, GARDENDALE, NORTHWEST, TRUSSVILLE CAFE ON MAIN

218 Main Street, Ste. 110 205.655.0330 CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL

5071 Pinnacle Square 205.655.6008

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy.

205.655.9779 EL CAZADOR

1930 Edwards Lake Road 205.661.0904 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE TRUSSVILLE

SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN

120 South Chalkville Road 205.655.4849

SITAR INDIAN RESTAURANT

5614 Chalkville Road 205.856.2424

215 41st Street S 205.591.1409

705 20th Street S 205.323.6500

GYROS CAFÉ

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL. GARDENDALE

SURIN WEST

835 Odum Road, Ste. 115 205.608.2168

SWEET TEA RESTAURANT

1477 Gadsden Hwy, Ste 126 205.655.7380

1918 11th Ave. S 205.324.1928 2205 3rd Ave. S, 205.745.3990 TAJ INDIA

2226 Highland Ave. S 205.939.3805 TEXAS DE BRAZIL

2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Ste. 100, 205.588.8333

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL

JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE

325 Walker Chapel Plaza 205.849.2137 JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q .

915 Odum Road 205.608.3315

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FUEGO CANTINA

1101 20th Street S 205.933.1544

DINING

Shula’s Steak House

Rogue Tavern

Hyatt Regency/Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, AL 35244 205.444.5750; donshula.com

2312 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham, AL 35203 205.202.4151; roguetavern.com

Shula’s Steak House is the classic American steakhouse; a fine dining, white linen steakhouse themed after the 1972 Miami Dolphins and their perfect season; the only team to finish 17-0 in NFL history. In order to be the best, Don Shula followed the same principles that made him the winningest coach in football history: select the best talent available and give them the resources they need to succeed. In the restaurant business, that meant serving Premium Black Angus Beef steaks, the very best cut of beef, and providing restaurant teams with the best training. At Shula’s they have the strictest guidelines for their custom center cuts and aging process which makes the award-winning Shula cut…the best beef in the industry. Coach Shula brings his “winning edge” approach from football to his restaurants for a legendary dining experience.

Recipient of the 2014 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Rogue Tavern is the perfect blend of restaurant and bar. We have daily specials that are sure to please along with our fresh and tasty crowd-pleasing vittles. Rogue Tavern is the place in Downtown Birmingham to grab a great meal and listen to live music. Our expansive bar serves up the best craft beers (24 on tap) and every kind of cocktail you can dream up. Our friendly wait staff and bartenders will see to it that you have a great time while you are here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the very latest information or go to our website.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Daily 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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A Few Items From Our Menu BBQ Shrimp - Stuffed with basil, wrapped in applewood bacon with tangy bbq sauce The Wedge - Iceberg, ripe tomatoes, applewood bacon, red & green onions with blue cheese dressing PHOTO:

22 oz. Cowboy Ribeye on the Bone

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

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A Few Items From Our Menu Pimento Cheeseburger Sliders - Two 4 oz. Angus beef sliders topped with homemade pimento cheese, a fresh slice of tomato and crispy bacon, served with your choice of crispy French fries, caramel-drizzled sweet potato fries, or homemade peppercorn chips.

Pot Roast - Braised pot roast marinated in au’ jus sauce served with fresh, grilled vegetables and mashed Idaho potatoes.

Island Cobb Salad - Fresh mixed greens tossed in sherry vinaigrette, loaded with spicy, grilled jerk chicken, diced mango, crispy bacon, sliced avocado and fresh tomatoes, served with a Caribbean deviled egg.

EXCURSIONS 67

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE

2418 Montevallo Road 205.871.7849 AUSTIE’S DELI

3800 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 120 205.969.1046 BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL

2012 Cahaba Road 205.879.2238

BLACK PEARL ASIAN CUISINE

3419 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 600 205.262.9888 BONGIORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

68 Church Street, Ste. A, 205.879.5947 BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE

591 Brookwood Village 205.879.9177 CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

238 Summit Blvd. Ste. B 205.298.7931

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

4503 Riverview Pkwy.

205.980.1016

CHICAGO MIKE’S HOT DOGS

2701 18th Street S 205.868.4728

CHURCH STREET COFFEE & BOOKS

NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS GRILLE

HACIENDA MEXICAN GRILL

587 Brookwood Village 205.259.1980

HAMBURGER HEAVEN

1200 Main Street 205.745-4888

1703 Crestwood Blvd.

205.951.3570

PORKY’S PRIDE SMOKE HOUSE

IRONDALE CAFÉ, THE ORIGINAL WHISTLESTOP CAFE

2516 Walker Chapel Road 205.849.5122 ROCK N ROLL SUSHI

5078 Pinnacle Square, Ste. 106 205.655.6040 SOUTHERN DINER

5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane 205.874.6804

AIRPORT, CENTER POINT, EASTWOOD, IRONDALE, LEEDS CRESTWOOD COFFEE COMPANY

5512 Crestwood Blvd.

205.595.0300

EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL

1540 Montclair Road 205.951.1205

ERNIE’S THREE OAKS DELI

4500 Montevallo Road, Ste. E105 205.951.0109 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE

2504 Crestwood Blvd.

205.956.2678

68 EXCURSIONS

1906 1st Ave. N 205.956.5258

OLD SMOKEY BAR.B.Q

7323 Pkwy. Drive 205.699.7904

COCINA SUPERIOR

COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR.B.QUE .

WILDWOOD

215 Lakeshore Pkwy.

205.263.0145

COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL

4643 Hwy. 280, Ste. M 205.980.9891

CRAPE MYRTLE’S CAFE

2721 18th Street S 205.879.7891

CRAZY CAJUNS’ BOILING POT

RUSTY’S BAR.B.Q

125 Inverness Plaza 205.408.0630

SHANGRI.LA RESTAURANT

66 Church Street, Ste. B 205.871.4583

SOUTHERN DINER

2837 Cahaba Road 205.879.8603

7484 Pkwy. Drive 205.699.4766

4500 Montevallo Road, Ste. B103 205.951.3168 5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane 205.874.6804

CRESTLINE BAGEL AND PIZZA

DAVENPORT’S PIZZA PALACE

DAVE’S PIZZA

1819 29th Ave. S, 205.871.3283

HOMEWOOD, MOUNTAIN BROOK, INVERNESS

FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

5407 Hwy. 280 205.980.8600

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR

103 Summit Blvd.

205.262.9463

FLIP MODERN BURGER BOUTIQUE

220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140 205.968.2000 FULL MOON BAR.B.QUE

337 Valley Ave., 205.945.9997 FULL MOON BAR.B.QUE

4635 Hwy. 280 S 205.991.7328

THE GARDENS CAFE BY KATHY G.

GEORGE’S LEBANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE

GUS’S HOT DOGS

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ

EL SOL CANTINA & TAQUERIA

328 Valley Ave. 205.945.4900

CHUY’S RESTAURANT

5415 Beacon Drive, Ste. 139 205.956.6622 1676 Montclair Road 205.956.2550

EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY

3407 Colonnade Pkwy.

205.968.4031

2612 Lane Park Road 205.871.1000

312 Main Street 205.655.8248

1423 Gadsden Hwy., Ste. 131 205.655.1018

DYRON’S LOWCOUNTRY

121 Oak Street 205.834.8257

81 Church Street, Ste. 106-107 205.870.1117 216 Summit Blvd., Ste. 135 205.977.4224

JOEL’S RESTAURANT

DON PEPE MEXICAN GRILL

230 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 300 205.408.3880

DEMETRI’S BAR.B.Q

1901 28th Ave. S 205.871.1581

44 Green Springs Hwy. 205.942.1962 GIANMARCO’S

721 Broadway Street 205.871.9622 GINZA SUSHI & KOREAN BBQ

5291 Valleydale Road, Ste. 101 205.981.1616 HAMBURGER HEAVEN

5303 Hwy. 280 205.981.6402

HOMEWOOD DINER

162 Oxmoor Road 205.941.9444

HUNAN CUISINE CHINESE RESTAURANT

5510 Hwy. 280 S, Ste. 113.114 205.437.1000 IXTAPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4673 Hwy. 280 205.980.8266

IZ CAFÉ ENGLISH VILLAGE

2037 Cahaba Road 205.414.0081

JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO

1831 28th Ave. S, Ste. 175 205.870.9669 JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q .

GREYSTONE

DEVINCI’S PIZZA

430 Green Springs Hwy. 205.941.1183

2707 18th Street S 205.879.1455

2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd.

205.991.1306

AMORE RISTORANTE ITALIANO

DODIYOS

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q .

HOMEWOOD

ACAPULCO BAR AND GRILL

5510 Hwy. 280, Ste. 116 205.437.1005

1831 28th Ave. S, Ste. 110 205.453.9300

220 Oxmoor Road 205.942.3336

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DINING

DINING

The Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill Fuego Cantina & Saloon

1108 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35205 205.582.9191; theredzonebham.com

1101 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35205 205.933.1544; fuegobirmingham.com

A TWIST TO A MEXICAN CANTINA

Your one-stop for delicious food and great entertainment both served up late until 2 a.m. Join us for $2 Taco Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays with $1 Dos Equis. Monday through Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m., enjoy half priced margaritas and mojitos in the cantina and half priced draft beer in the saloon. We have 14 beers on tap and HDTVs inside and out. Voted as having one the city’s best patios, Fuego Cantina & Saloon is the place to see and be seen in Five Points South.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Serving food until 2 a.m.!

Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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The Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill is your headquarters for great food and all things sports. With 30—YES 30—HDTVs, you’ll never miss a play or your favorite team making history. Our menu is classic All-American food with a chef’s touch. Our all beef hot dogs and USDA Grade A beef hamburgers are served on buns baked fresh everyday. Our housemade chips are the perfect compliment to any meal and to munch on while sipping on an ice cold draft beer or your favorite concoction.

Bring your friends for a game of pool and listen to some live music when the games are over.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

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A Few Items From Our Menu Taco Salad - Romaine lettuce, jalapeño ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, fire-roasted corn, black beans, fresh pico de gallo, guacamole crema; served in a crispy taco bowl.

Add chicken, ground beef, pork or beef brisket

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Fuego’s Famous Steak Tacos - Crispy fried jalapeños, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime aioli Angus Burger - Served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, chipotle mayo. Add: cheddar, American or Swiss cheese and crispy bacon

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Our Stats 30 HDTVs Pool Tables Live Music Fried Pickles, Hot Pretzels, Housemade Chips Hot Dog Bar - Open ‘til 1 a.m.!

Burgers, Chicken Wings and Salads

EXCURSIONS 69

DINING JINSEI SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE

STEELE’S

1830 29th Ave. S, Ste. 125 205.802.1440

8 Perimeter Park S 205.972.8602 SUPERIOR GRILL

JOE’S CRAB SHACK

4701 Hwy. 280 S 205.991.5112

20 Meadow View Drive 205.981.2999

SURIN 280

JOHNNY RAY’S BAR.B.QUE

16 Perimeter Park S 205.968.8161

3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500 205.967.0099

SURIN OF THAILAND

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

64 Church Street 205.871.4531

3501 Grandview Pkwy.

205.298.0200

TAIPEI 101 SUSHI AND ASIAN BISTRO

KOSHER CAFE

3960 Montclair Road 205.386.3130

471 Green Springs Hwy. 205.912.7037

LA PAZ RESTAURANTE

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – MOUNTAIN BROOK

99 Euclid Ave. 205.879.2225

2737 Hwy. 280, Ste. 121 205.870.0455

LA SABROSITA

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – COLONNADE

293 West Valley Ave. 205.290.0511 139 State Farm Pkwy.

205.916.0777

LITTLE DONKEY TAQUERIA

2821 Central Ave. 205.703.7000

LLOYD’S RESTAURANT

5301 Hwy. 280 S 205.991.5530 MAKI FRESH

2800 Cahaba Village Plaza 205.970.3242 MAX’S DELI

3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 400 205.968.7600 MELLOW MUSHROOM – HWY 280

920 Inverness Corners 205.981.9914

MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT @ ALOFT HOTEL

1903 29th Ave. S, Homewood 205.871.9525 MING’S CUISINE

514 Cahaba Park Circle 205.991.3803 MISS MYRA’S PIT BARBECUE

3278 Cahaba Heights Road 205.967.6004

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – MOUNTAIN BROOK

2737 Hwy. 280, Ste. 161 205.445.0456

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – WILDWOOD

231 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood 205.943.7942 MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI

2829 18th Street S 205.834.8871 MUDTOWN

3144 Green Valley Road 205.967.3300

70 EXCURSIONS

NAJI’S PITA GOURMET RESTAURANT

PHO QUE HUONG VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

166 West Valley Ave. 205.945.6001

430 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. 15 205.942.5400

NEW YORK PIZZA

PRIMEAUX CHEESE AND VINO

1010 Oxmoor Road 205.871.4000

300 Summit Place 205.623.5593

NEWK’S EATERY

PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL .

HOMEWOOD

2800 Cahaba Village Plaza 205.969.5584 OAK HILL BAR & GRILL

2835 18th Street S 205.870.8277

OLEXA’S

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE

2300 Woodcrest Place 205.879.9995

OTEY’S TAVERN

OVER EASY

358 Hollywood Blvd.

205.639.1910 P. F. CHANG’S

233 Summit Blvd.

205.967.0040

URBAN COOKHOUSE AT THE SUMMIT

SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA

SALVATORE’S PIZZA & PASTA – MOUNTAIN BROOK

224 Country Club Park 205.871.8435

URBAN COOKHOUSE

2846 18th Street 205.879.0883

101 Summit Blvd.

205.970.1640

2913 18th Street S 205.877.8797

OLIVE BRANCH

ON TAP SPORTS CAFE . INVERNESS

TRACY’S

75 Church Street, 205.803.3005

250 Summit Blvd., Ste. 102 205.969.6700

1831 28th Ave. S, Ste. 160 205.870.9373

810 Inverness Corners 205.437.1999

TIN DRUM ASIA CAFÉ

SALEM’S DINER

Mountain Brook Village, 2838 Culver Road 205.871.2060 3236 Cahaba Heights Road 205.967.4600

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

214 Summit Blvd., Ste. 550 205.968.8083

O’CARR’S DELI

2831 18th Street S, Homewood 205.870.1198

THE BASKITS

801 Green Springs Hwy. 205.916.0401

RIVER CITY GRILLE

241 Summit Blvd.

205.298.7998

O’HENRY’S COFFEES . DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD

611 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 105 205.981.4588

236 Summit Blvd., 205.262.1800

O’CARR’S DELI

3150 Cahaba Heights Village Road 205.967.4173

THE BACK NINE CLUBHOUSE & GRILLE

479 Green Springs Hwy., 205.941.9979

Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy.

205.968.3775

2909 18th Street S 205.879.2196

3439 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 1700 205.968.6622

2031 Cahaba Road 205.871.2423

SAVAGE’S BAKERY & RESTAURANT

2916 18th Street S 205.871.4901

VILLAGE TAVERN

ZOE’S KITCHEN - CRESTLINE

225 Country Club Park 205.871.0060

ZOE’S KITCHEN - HOMEWOOD

1830 29th Ave. S, Ste. 155 205.870.1100 ZOE’S KITCHEN - SUMMIT

323 Summit Blvd.

205.967.5800

SAW’S BBQ

1008 Oxmoor Road 205.879.1937 SAW’S JUKE JOINT

BESSEMER, WEST

SEASONS 52 RESTAURANT

1724 9th Ave. N, Bessemer 205.426.1400,

1115 Dunston Ave. 205.745.3920 245 Summit Blvd.

205.968.5152

BOB SYKES BAR-B-Q

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LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE

DINING THE BRIGHT STAR

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ

304 19th Street N, Bessemer 205.426.1861

181 Main Street, Ste. 201 205.985.8841 MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL

BRYANT’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

3096 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive 205.491.5652

1919 Kentucky Ave, Ste. 101 205.824.9030

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL

612 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 110 205.777.0442

NEWK’S EATERY

3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive 205.491.9974

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ – GALLERIA

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL

3440 Galleria Circle 205.988.3203

HOME PLATE DINER

1594 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 102M 205.823.7206

4863 Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 103 205.438.1558

SALVATORE’S PIZZA

2780 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive 205.744.8855

SEKISUI BIRMINGHAM

700 Montgomery Hwy. 205.978.7775

LOS SOMBERO’S

SHANE’S RIB SHACK

5031 Ford Pkwy., Ste. 107 205.425.8887

2673 Valleydale Road 205.874.6888

NIKI’S WEST

SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE

233 Finley Ave. W 205.252.5751 PIKE’S HICKORY PIT

515 West Town Plaza 205.428.1538 SMOKEHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

348 Finley Ave. W 205.323.6427

TOP THAT GRILLE II

1371 Bessemer Road 205.923.2422 UNCLE SAM’S BARBECUE

3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive, 205.491.1333

HOOVER, VESTAVIA ALABAMA BISCUIT

4133 White Oak Drive 205.578.2553 ASIAN RIM

3419 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 100 205.490.1444 BISTRO V

521 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 113 205.823.1505 IZ CAFÉ ROCKY RIDGE

2514 Rocky Ridge Road 205.979.7570

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FOODBAR

BONEFISH GRILL

1571 Montgomery Hwy. 205.823.7770

BROCK’S

HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL. HOOVER

4000 Grand Ave., 205.949.3051 CAFE LAZIO

1601 Montgomery Hwy. 205.979.7772

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL

1851 Montgomery Hwy. 205.987.9499

CARINO’S ITALIAN GRILL

620 Old Towne Road 205.822.4646

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184 205.978.5599

181 Main Street, Ste. 241 205.403.7480 180 Main Street, Ste. 200 205.985.7785 4330 Creekside Ave. 205.560.0505

1759 Montgomery Hwy. 205.982.4833

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

3443 Lorna Road 205.978.1603 DAVE’S DELI

1615 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 124 205.822.8000 DONATOS PIZZA

629 Montgomery Hwy. 205.824.1112 EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY

180 Main Street, Ste. 240 205.987.0790

FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

3156 Heights Village 205.876.8100

1681 Montgomery Hwy. 205.823.3474

BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL

1779A Montgomery Hwy. 205.989.7999

4520 Overton Road, Ste. 104 205.956.2323 BLUFF PARK DINER

591 Shades Crest Road 205.824.4320

FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE . HOOVER

2000 Patton Chapel Road 205.822.6666

GABRIEL’S SPIRITED CAFE

3706 Lorna Road 205.985.0983

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GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE HOOVER

3430 Galleria Circle 205.985.9545

HUNAN GARDEN

ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

IRON HORSE CAFE

J. ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT

3320 Galleria Circle 205.733.9995

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q RIVERCHASE

1810 Montgomery Hwy. S 205.733.1300 JUBILEE JOE’S FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT

2341 John Hawkins Pkwy., Ste. 119 205.982.7797 JOHNNY BRUSCO’S

Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria 205.444.5750 SILVER COIN INDIAN GRILL

3321 Lorna Road 205.823.9070 SOL AZTECA

1360 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 128 205.979.4902 SOUTHERN LEGACY BBQ & BREW

2943 John Hawkins Pkwy.

205.988.0744 STIX

3250 Galleria Circle 205.982.3070 SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

151 Main Street 205.444.1515

TECATE BAR & GRILL

612 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 100 205.823.2399 THE PITA CAFE

2801 Hwy. 150, Ste. 137J 205.402.7482 TIP TOP GRILL

588 Shades Crest Road 205.978.8677 TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA

New York Style Pizza 2516 Rocky Ridge Road 205.637.5270

2801 John Hawkins Pkwy., Ste. 169R 205.403.9800

KLINGLER’S EUROPEAN

2760 John Hawkins Pkwy.

205.402.9888

Bakery & Cafe 621 Montgomery Hwy. 205.823.4560

YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

ZAPATA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

LA DOLCE VITA

2005 Valleydale Road, Ste. 3 205.733.1115

LA FIESTA

180 Main Street, Ste. 140 205.989.4020

1851 Montgomery Hwy. S, Ste. 107 205.985.2909 1941 Hoover Court, Ste. A 205.979.7314

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Birmingham Nightlife From cocktails, karaoke and vape lounges to live music, craft beer and late night dancing, you’ll find your perfect spot.

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Sidebar Café Lakeview 2929 7th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.224.4410; lakeviewsidebar.com Sidebar Café is a quaint neighborhood “watering hole” located in the heart of the Birmingham’s Lakeview Entertainment District. Sidebar is Lakeview’s happening spot for drinks, live music and good times. Offering daily happy hour specials, it’s a favorite spot after work for locals for happy hour and catching up with friends on weekends. Come enjoy an adult beverage on our new climate-controlled patio during the cooler months and catch the game on one of our huge HDTVs. During the warmer times of the year, the patio is wide open and you can join in on a game of cornhole, toss some darts and toast the sun setting over the Magic City skyline. Sidebar has a separate private party room with a stage, so allow us to plan your next party. We offer the perfect set up for work functions, birthday parties, charity events and more.

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Lou’s Pub & Package Store 726 29th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.322.7005; louspub.com Lou’s Pub & Package Store, founded in 1987, is a neighborhood bar with a “Cheers” feel and they also sell liquor! Loved by all who enter, Lou’s Pub is known for its diverse clientele and colorful bartenders. Esquire magazine named Lou’s Pub one of the “100 Best Bars in America!” Although Louis Zaden, original owner, has had his “last call,” the new proprietor, Michael Carpri, is keeping old traditions alive and well—service matters!

“Sit down, shut up, and drink!” The staff here says, “the only time you should get out of your seat is to pee or greet a friend.” With a full line of quality high-end spirits, So many reasons to “Meet at Lou’s!”

Church Nights: Angel and Eric mix up high-end, craft cocktails Wednesday and Sunday nights. The cocktail menu changes monthly based on the season’s freshest ingredients and the bartenders’ moods.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday let Mike and Miss O take care of you. He’s forgotten more about drink making than most of us will ever know. Miss O can find you our best cigar and has a story about every bottle we sell.

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SOUTHSIDE AND DOWNTOWN 3000 BAR 1100 20th Street S 205.933.3222 41ST STREET PUB & AIRCRAFT SALES 130 41st Street S, Suite 105 205.202.4187 AQUA LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB 2824 5th Ave. S 205.714.8155 AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY 201 41st Street S 205.777.5456 BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL 2011 Highland Ave. S 205.933.8035

BOTTLETREE CAFE 3719 3rd Ave. S 205.533.6288 C & G’S OUR PLACE 2115 7th Ave. S 205.715.0077 CAHABA BREWING COMPANY TASTING 2616 3rd Ave. S 205.578.2616 CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL 2901 2nd Ave. S, Ste. 110 205.323.6980 CHASER’S SPORTS BAR 815 24th Street N 205.324.2425 CLUB SOUTH 1102 10th Street S 205.251.0512 CRESCENDO BAR & LOUNGE 423 20th Street S 205.254.8700 DAVE’S PUB 1128 20th Street S 205.933.4030 FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 1713 10th Ave. S 205.933.7555 FUEGO CANTINA AND SALOON 1101 20th Street S 205.933.1544 GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES 803 9th Court S 205.251.0960 GARAGE CAFE & ANTIQUES 2304 10th Terrace S 205.322.3220 GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY 114 14th Street S 205.286.2337

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INNISFREE IRISH PUB 710 29th Street S 205.252.4252

ROGUE TAVERN 2312 2nd Ave. N 205.202.4151

THE J. CLYDE 1312 Cobb Lane 205.939.1312

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM 513 22nd Street S 205.202.5483

SKKY DANCE CLUB 1928 11th Ave. S 205.731.2582

THE NICK 2514 10th Ave. S 205.252.3831

JAZZ UNDERGROUND 2012 Magnolia Ave., Ste. R1 205.874.5759

STEEL 1ST AND 23RD 2300 1st Ave. N 205.324.0666

THE QUEST 416 24th Street S 205.251.4313

LOU’S PUB & PACKAGE STORE 726 29th Street S 205.322.7005

STILLWATER PUB 2109 7th Ave. S 205.202.5625

THE RARE MARTINI 2839 7th Ave. S 205.323.0008

MATTHEW’S BAR & GRILL 2208 Morris Ave. 205.862.6261

THE BREAK RESTAURANT & BILLIARDS 1001 20th Street S 205.252.3779

THE WINE LOFT 2200 1st Ave. N 205.323.8228

THE COLLINS BAR 2125 2nd Ave. N, Ste 100 205.323.7995

TIN ROOF 2709 7th Ave. S 205.323.4356

THE H MARTINI BAR 1023 20th Street S 205.933.9555

TODD ENGLISH P.U.B. 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N 205.307.3700

NANA FUNKS 708 29th Street S 205.250.8003 OASIS 2807 7th Ave. S 205.323.5538 OLD CAR HEAVEN 3501 1st Ave. S 205.326.8902 ON TAP SPORTS CAFE .

LAKEVIEW 737 29th Street S 205.320.1225 ONA’S MUSIC ROOM 2801 Second Ave. S, Ste. C 205.320.7006 PALE EDDIE’S POUR HOUSE 2308 2nd Ave, N 205.297.0052 PARAMOUNT 200 20th Street N 205.328.1515 PARKSIDE CAFE 4036 5th Ave. S 205.595.0920 PLATINUM CLUB 821 2nd Ave. N 205.324.0791

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BLUE MONKEY LOUNGE 1318 Cobb Lane S 205.933.9222

BIRMINGHAM NIGHTLIFE TRIM TAB BREWING COMPANY 2721 Fifth Ave. S 828.545.4746

OAK HILL BAR & GRILL 2835 18th Street S 205.870.8277

UPSIDE DOWN PLAZA 2012 Magnolia Ave. S 205.930.0333

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INVERNESS 810 Inverness Corners 205.437.1999

VAPE LOFT 720 29th Street S 912.713.5830 WORKPLAY 500 23rd Street S 205.879.4773 WORLD OF BEER 1005 20th Street S 205.703.7201 ZYDECO 2001 15th Ave. S 205.933.1032

OTEY’S TAVERN 224 Country Club Park 205.871.8435 SAW’S JUKE JOINT 1115 Dunston Ave. 205.745.3920 STARZ KARAOKE LOUNGE 730 Valley Ave. 205.944.0007 STIR CRAZY 430 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. 10 205.941.3343

AIRPORT, CENTERPOINT, EASTWOOD, IRONDALE, LEEDS AIRPORT INN TAVERN 7502 5th Ave. N 205.836.9110 BOURBON ST. BAR & LOUNGE 1568 Cooper Hill Road 205.957.1006 CRESTWOOD TAVERN 5500 Crestwood Blvd.

205.510.0053

HOMEWOOD, MOUNTAIN BROOK, INVERNESS BILLY’S BAR & GRILL 2012 Cahaba Road 205.879.2238

SUPERIOR GRILL 4701 Hwy. 280 S 205.991.5112 THE UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL 449 Valley Ave. 205.942.3289

HOOVER, VESTAVIA BAR 31 1485 Montgomery Hwy. 205.824.3555 BLACKWELL’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB 3151 Green Valley Road 205.967.3798

The Rare Martini 2839 7th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35233 205.323.0008; theraremartini.com

BLACK MARKET BAR 3411 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 800 205.967.8787

BUMPERS BILLIARDS 2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Ste.100 205.823.4006

CAFE FIRENZE 110 Inverness Plaza 205.980.1315

COMEDY CLUB STARDOME 1818 Data Drive 205.444.0008

COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL 4643 Highway 280, Ste. M 205.980.9891

GABRIEL’S SPIRITED CAFÉ 3706 Lorna Road 205.985.0983

The Rare Martini is Birmingham’s Birmingham’s hottest nightclub, featuring the best dance floor and today’s hottest new dance music. Located in the heart of Lakeview Entertainment District, there’s no better place to party in Birmingham. With three unique bars, an awesome dance floor and a kitchen that stays open late, you won’t need to go anywhere else. Everyone knows that meeting at The Rare is not just a party, but an experience all its on!

DRAM WHISKEY BAR 2721 Cahaba Road 205.871.8055

IRON HORSE CAFÉ 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184 205.978.5599

See our website and Facebook page for hours, weekly events and daily specials. We’ve got something for everyone, so check us out and make it a Rare night.

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILL 3425 Colonnade Pkwy.

205.968.3823

MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN 585 Shades Crest Road

JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO 1831 28th Ave. S, Ste. 175 205.870.9669 MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA AND NEIGHBORHOOD PUB 2 Dexter Avenue 205.414.7878

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ON TAP SPORTS CAFE . GALLERIA 3440 Galleria Circle 205.988.3203 ON TAP SPORTS CAFE .

RIVERCHASE 1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207 205.988.5558

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Birmingham Bowl

Birmingham Museum of Art

Vulcan’s Birthday Bash

Annual Events

From art exhibits, parades, music festivals and football to bass fishing, NASCAR and motocross, Birmingham has something for adults and children alike every month of the year.

JANUARY La Storia: Birmingham’s Italian Community

Through September 18, 2015 Birmingham’s Italian community illustrates what it means to live in Birmingham and the exhibit tells this great story. In partnership with the Italian American Heritage Society and research from UAB honors students, Vulcan Park and Museum gathered artifacts, photos and oral histories from the city’s Italian immigrant communities. Vulcan Park & Museum; 205.933.1409; visitvulcan.com

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit

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place full of puzzles, brainteasers and interactive challenges that will test the brain power of the most experienced puzzlers. McWane Science Center; 205.714.8300; mcwane.org

Birmingham Bowl

This is a post-season NCAA-sanctioned Division I-A college football bowl game played annually at Legion Field.

205.733.3776, birminghambowl.com

Small Treasures: Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, and Their Contemporaries

January 31, 2015 - April 26, 2015 Small Treasures: Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, and Their Contemporaries is the first exhibition to explore this little-known

field of small-format 17th-century paintings from the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age. Birmingham Museum of Art; 205.254.2565; artsbma.org

FEBRUARY Big Machines Day

Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big machines including backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, loaders, dozers and cranes! Learn the science of simple machines and participate in fun building programs throughout the day. McWane Science Center.

205.714.8300; mcwane.org

(TOP LEFT) JOHANNES VERMEER, GIRL WITH THE RED HAT, CIRCA 1665–66, OIL ON PANEL, 9 1/2 X 7 1/8 IN., NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, WASHINGTON, ANDREW W. MELLON COLLECTION, 1937.1.53 (BOTTOM RIGHT) ALLIGATOR LADY. FRANK FLEMING, 1979. UNGLAZED BISQUE PORCELAIN. GIFT OF MARY M. ROLLINS, 1992.43.1-.3.

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ANNUAL EVENTS Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Black History Month

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the citizens of Birmingham attend celebrations and educational experiences throughout the month. Admission charged. 205.328.9696 ext. 203; bcri.org

Mercedes Marathon and Half Marathon

Folks from all over run in this downSouth, down home qualifier to the Boston Marathon, but you don’t have to be a seasoned runner to participate in the weekend events and festivities. 205.870.7771; mercedesmarathon.com

Between Fantasy and Reality: Frank Fleming

February 27, 2015 - August 1, 2015 Takes a focused approach in exploring the early period of Alabama artist Frank Fleming. Fleming has been working as an artist in Alabama for over forty years and is best known for his large-scale bronze sculptures, many of which can be found across the city. Birmingham Museum of Art; 205.254.2565; artsbma.org

MARCH Exceptional Foundation’s Chili Cook-Off

The Exceptional Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds are a significant source of funding for their programs.

This annual event has developed a loyal following across a diverse audience base because it is a fun, come-as-you-are outdoor party offering good food, live music and friendly competition. 205.870.0776; expectionalfoundation.org

St. Patty’s Day Parade

Go Green…or at least wear it! Everyone Irish, and those who want to be, will be traveling down Birmingham’s “green” 20th St. The parade is a joint venture between Operation New Birmingham, The Alabama Celtic Association, Birmingham Irish Cultural Society and related organizations. 205.324.8797

APRIL Aaron’s 499 Race and Dream Weekend

This NASCAR Nationwide race is actionpacked at Talladega Superspeedway. Admission charged. 877.GO2.DEGA; talladegasuperspeedway.com

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Big Machines Day at McWane Science Center

Itty Bitty Magic City

The Birmingham Children’s Museum Itty Bitty Magic City at McWane Science Center will encourage young children’s love of learning through the four major types of play: physical play, exploratory play, constructive play, imaginative play.

McWane Science Center; 205.714.8300; mcwane.org

ONB Magic City Art Connection

Experience contemporary art amongst the beautiful shady trees in historic Linn Park the last full weekend in April. One of the best festivals of its kind in the region, the 3 day event features more than 200 exhibiting artists, creative workshops for children, live music, dance performances, and fun for the whole family. Corks & Chefs (next listing) is also a popular draw at the festival. www. 205.595.6306; magiccityart.com.

Corks and Chefs

This highly anticipated food extravaganza is the place where art, food & wine meet to create an explosion of sights, aromas, and flavors. Taste cuisine from Birmingham’s top restaurants and chefs, and sip a bounty of unique wines from around the world. 8-10 chefs are featured daily. Guided wine seminars are offered hourly by knowledgeable experts. Seats fill up fast.

This is the only ticketed portion of Magic City Art Connection (previous listing) 205.595.6306; magiccityart.com

Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival

Locals rush to Saint Elias Maronite Catholic Church to be first in line to taste traditional Lebanese cuisine. The kibbie plate and spinach pies are must-eats. And the deserts—wow! Traditional dancing and music daily. 205.252.3867; stelias.org

MAY Black Like Who?

Summer 2015 Drawing on the Museum’s collection and select loans from local private collectors, Black Like Who? explores depictions of the black race in American Art from the early 19th century to the present day.

Birmingham Museum of Art; 205.254.2565; artsbma.org

SEC Baseball Tournament

Played at the home field of the Birmingham Barons at Regions Park in Hoover, the heavy hitters of the SEC take to the diamond to square off in this eight-team double elimination series. The premiere college baseball tournament in the country, teams hope to win to get an automatic spot in the College World Series. Admission charged. Regions Park; secsports.com

JUNE Vulcan’s 111th Birthday Bash

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ANNUAL EVENTS

4th of July at Vulcan Park & Museum

Black Creek Arts Festival at Black Creek Park

Presented by Fultondale Arts Council at Black Creek Park in Fultondale.

The Annual Black Creek Arts Festival at Black Creek Park is a juried art show with more than $400 in prize money given.

More than 40 artists have participated in the past. We will have musical entertainment and children’s arts activities. fultondaleartscouncil.org

The Regions Tradition

The Regions Tradition, one of five major tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, will be played at Shoal Creek Club, an internationally recognized course in Birmingham with a history of hosting championship tournaments. Admission charged. 205.967.4745; regionstradition.com

Trunkstock sponsored by Avondale Brewing Company

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ham. A full day of notable musical talent, food from local food trucks and, of course, Avondale’s beers. It seems like everyone in Birmingham shows up for this one! avondalebrewing.com

Juneteenth Culture Fest Celebration

Celebrating the day slaves in Texas learned of their freedom, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute throws a family fun day in Kelly Ingram Park annually. The day’s activities include live music from local gospel choirs, children’s games and blow-up fun activities, performances from local dance troops, lots of wacky contests and more. 205.328.9696; bcri.org

Art on the Rocks

June-August A summer sundown series of events, enjoy a special evening of cocktails, live music and hors d’oeuvres each at the Birmingham Museum of Art. 205.254.2565; artsbma.org

Slicefest

Great pizza from Slice and a host of food trucks, local brews, all day musical line up and the Beer Experience. This kid and pet friendly one-day festival is quickly becoming one of the premiere events of the summer in Birmingham. slicefest.com

Magic City Brewfest

This annaul festival is the best way to sample the best beers in the South.

While you can purchase a “beer only” ticket, it’s worth it to ante up a few extra dollars to sample some of fine gourmet food while you are tooling around Historic Sloss Furnaces. Admission charged. magiccitybrewfest.com

JULY 4th of July Fireworks

Vulcan Park and Museum throws a 4th of July fireworks extravaganza on top of Red Mountain, showering the beloved iron man, Vulcan, with sparkling light.

Folks bring lawn chairs and line the streets of southside, downtown and Homewood to celebrate our nation’s independence.

205.933.1409; visitvulcan.com

Tin Roof Brew Bash

This one-day street festival closes down part of 7th Avenue South in Lakeview in front of Tin Roof and features beers from our local breweries, bands and great food. tinroofbars.com/birmingham

Alabama Theatre Summer Film Series

This historic theatre is a must for film lov-

PHOTO: (LEFT) BOB FARLEY

he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! There are activities for the whole family in celebration of the BIG GUY’s 111th Birthday! Admission will be charged. Vulcan Park & Museum; 205.933.1409; visitvulcan.com

ANNUAL EVENTS

Magic City Art Connection

Slicefest

ers in the summer! Classics are featured on Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.

Select Sundays offer kids matinees. Admission charged.

205.251.0418; alabamatheatre.com

AUGUST Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival

PHOTO: (LEFT) DAVID R. DONALDSON

Downtown screening venues are packed with enthusiastic crowds excited to see the best movies, documentaries and short films by independent filmmakers from around the world. Voted by TIME Magazine as one of America’s “Top 10 Film Festivals for the Rest of Us,” this festival provides the opportunity to see independent films that don’t normally appear in local theatres. Admission charged.

205.324.0888; sidewalkfest.com

Secret Stages

Secret Stages brings thousands of people to downtown Birmingham. For two nights a diverse group of music enthusiasts are treated to over 80 bands performing on up to eleven different stages. Acts are drawn from the nationally and locally. The spirit of Secret Stages celebrates that which is coming next in the world of music. secretstages.net

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SEPTEMBER Vulcan AfterTunes

September through October This fall, enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews and sweet views on Sunday afternoons with your favorite cast iron statue, Vulcan. Chill out in Birmingham’s backyard and end your week with some of the area’s best music while witnessing spectacular views of Birmingham’s city skyline. This annual three-part concert series features local and national acts that each bring a unique sound to the Vulcan AfterTunes stage.

205.933.1409; visitvulcan.com

ArtWalk

City streets from Morris Avenue to 2nd Avenue open their doors to artists featuring original works in all media. Storefronts, coffeehouses and lofts generally donate their space to be used as makeshift galleries for the weekend. The Kids Zone features art activities for the family, while bars and restaurants scattered through downtown open for food and local music. birminghamartwalk.org

Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival

The 4th Avenue Business District will be filled with the sounds of live jazz music and the taste of the best soul food that

Birmingham has to offer. The children’s area offers a fantastic array of activities for the whole family. justataste.org

OCTOBER Talladega Good Sam Club 500 Race

This race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is the ultimate racing experience for NASCAR fans at action-packed Talladega Superspeedway. Admission charged.

877.GO2.DEGA; talladegasuperspeedway.com

Magic City Classic

Alabama State University collides with Alabama A&M at Legion Field to battle for victory in this long-standing football rivalry. Like any legendary football rivalry, the competition always proves to be bitter and close with spectacular plays, fiercely loyal fans and lots of school pageantry.

205.967.4745; themagiccityclassic.com

Break ‘N Bread

This premiere food and wine event is hosted by the Birmingham Originals, an association of the city’s best local independent restaurant owners. This outdoor wine and dine event is held at Railroad Park. Admission charged. birminghamoriginals.org

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Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Moss Rock Festival

Fiesta!

Experience Hispanic culture through music, food, art and dance. Fiesta! is a unique opportunity to learn about more than 20 Latin American countries represented in their own community. Set on the lawn of Linn Park, this festival draws fun crowds of more than 20,000, making it one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast. fiestahbc.com

Cask & Drum

Cask & Drum is Birmingham’s freshest new event and unlike anything you’ve ever seen in The Magic City. To sum it up in one sentence, it would go something like this: Cask & Drum is a place you can find your favorite new band, beer and wine— all in a single afternoon. caskanddrum.com

NOVEMBER Moss Rock Festival

Alabama’s premier art and eco festival held at The Preserve in Hoover explores nature, eco-ideas, art + design under a blanket of Fall colors the first weekend in November.

Wander Artist Row and find artwork inspired by nature or made from recycled or natural materials. Listen to live music while tasting the best from chefs, bakers, craft brewers, and food trucks. Learn about sustainability topics, innovations, products and services in the Eco District and SmartLIVING Market. Plus there’s 80 EXCURSIONS

Veteran’s Day Parade

guided hikes and cool art workshops for the kids. 205.595.6306; mossrockfestival.com

Winter Wonderland and the Magic of Model Trains

Bring your family to the most magical place around this holiday season. Laughter is in the air as children coast down the Ice Slide and take a whirl across the room on the extended zip line. Climb aboard the McWane Train and go for a ride or try your luck at ice fishing. The Ice Slide allows kids and grown-ups alike to take the plunge down a 40-foot tube slide covered in holiday lights. McWane Science Center.

205.714.8300; mcwane.org

Veteran’s Day Parade

Recognized as the nation’s oldest and largest Veteran’s Day observance, the day’s events include an elaborate parade, a dinner honoring the National Veterans Awards recipient, a world peace luncheon, ROTC/JROTC Drill Competition and a memorial service all honor those who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. Military. 205.942.5800; nationalveteransday.org

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Always celebrated on November 2, Birmingham’s annual Day of the Dead Festival is based on a Hispanic tradition, Dia de los Muertos, honoring friends and fam-

ily who have died. Complete with a procession, music, performances art and food from some of Birmingham’s best restaurants, Day of the Dead Festival is celebrated in Downtown. Google “Day of the Dead Birmingham” for the latest information and location.

DECEMBER Alabama Theatre Christmas Film Festival

Annual screenings of It’s A Wonderful Life and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation are just a part of what makes this film fest magical. Watch for plenty of Cousin Eddie look-a-likes, as dressing in character has become a popular accessory to the main show. Admission charged. 205.251.0418; alabamatheatre.com

Zoolight Safari

See the Birmingham Zoo illuminated with more than half a million lights by train ride or foot. One of the few times to enjoy the zoo at night. 205.879.0409; birminghamzoo.com ❖

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