Birmingham Living

Birmingham Living Birmingham and its unique communities offer a vibrant tapestry of dining and shopping options. Here is a sampling of the highlights.

Continental Bakery Location: English Village About: The breads and pastries of The Continental Bakery are prepared daily from scratch by artisan bakers who rely on traditional European methods. Phone: 205-870-5584; Web: chezlulu.us Coffee Shops

Church Street Coffee and Books Location: Crestline Village About: Nestled in a small but bustling shopping center, Church Street Coffee and Books is an independent bookstore and coffee shop, known for its calming atmosphere and musthave baked goods. Phone: 205-870-1117; Web: churchstreetshop.com

Revelator Coffee Location: Mountain Brook About: Enjoy coffees chosen to fit a simple, seasonal menu and served in a bright, open shop with stay-awhile appeal. Phone: 205-224-

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Satellite Location: Avondale About: Known for serving Stumptown Coffee from Portland, Ore., along with homemade local pastries and savory treats, Satellite also offers games to play, including old video games. Phone: 205-703-9545; Web: saturnbirmingham.com/satellite

Restaurants

Oven Bird Location: Birmingham About: Owned by the James-Beard-Awardwinning chef Chris Hastings, Ovenbird is a live-fire, casual restaurant with a cozy, modern and very Southern atmosphere. Phone: 205- 957-6686; Web: ovenbirdrestaurant.com Melt Location: Avondale About: Melt puts a modern twist on classic comfort food and serves it in a fun, familyfriendly environment. Phone: (205) 917-5000; Web: meltbham.com

Fancy’s on 5th Location: Avondale About: Fancy’s on 5th is an Oyster Dive and Burger Bar with an accessible, yet elevated, menu and a casual setting amid rustic, exposed-brick walls. Phone: 205-777-3662; Web: fancyson5th.com

Taco Mama Location: Crestline Village About: Taco Mama is a Mexican restaurant and bar featuring traditional Mexican dishes, margaritas and local beers in an environment that blends indoor and outdoor spaces through garage doors that open onto the sidewalk. Phone: 205-414-9314; Web: tacomamaonline.com

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BirminghamShuttlesworth international Airport

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Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

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Crestwood Park

Former Trinity Medical Center Elder Street St. Vincent’s Hospital UAB Hospital Mountain Brook Scenic View Drive Crestwood Boulevard Montclair Road Montevallo Road S. 1st Avenue N. UAB Leasing Office Crestline The Retreat — at — Mountain Brook Crestline Railroad Park Edge Theater Children’s of Alabama Downtown Birmingham

Birmingham Country Club Highland Park Golf Course

Mountain Brook Club Coyote Drive-In Theater & Shops of Grand River Sharpsburg Drive Flora Johnston Nature Trail Old Leeds Road Avondale Park Avondale & Forest Park

Birmingham Zoo

Samford University

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Brookwood Mall

Cherokee Road The Summit

Old Overton Club

The Retreat at Mountain Brook is located just minutes from downtown Birmingham and the culture-rich communities of Irondale, Crestwood, Avondale, Forest Park, Highland Park, Homewood, Lakeview and Southside.

Daniel George Location: Mountain Brook Village About: Daniel George serves creative American cuisine including Gulf-Coast seafood, wild and domestic game, poultry and fresh local produce in an elegant, yet unpretentious atmosphere. Phone: 205-871-3266 Web: danielgeorgerestaurant.com

Irondale Cafe Location: Irondale About: Made famous by the film “Fried Green Tomatoes,” the Irondale Cafe offers traditional Southern fare in the heart of downtown Irondale, adjacent to the train tracks. Phone: 205- 956-5258; Web: irondalecafe.com

Décor & Gifts

A’Mano Location: Mountain Brook Village About: A’Mano features art in various mediums including glasswork, pottery, furniture, wearable art and specialty gifts. Phone: 205- 871-9093; Web: amanogifts.com

About: Wares at this unique store are handpicked to satisfy a range of tastes, and inventory from around the world changes daily. Phone: 205-879-3510; Web: athome-furnishings.com

Smith’s Variety Location: Crestline Village About: This 67-year-old variety store strives to be a one-stop-shop, carrying everything from toys and party supplies to sewing goods and gifts. Phone: 205-871-0841; Web: facebook.com/SmithsVariety

Oak Street Garden Shop Location: Crestline Village About: Oak Street Garden Shop specializes in container gardening and offers seasonal plants and flowers, herbs and vegetables. Phone: 205-870-7542; Web: oakstreetgardenshop.com

Little Hardware Location: English Village About: This family-owned business is more than a half century old and is operated by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Phone: 205- 871-4616; Web: little-hardware.com

Personal & Apparel

Brogue & Cuff Clothiers Location: English Village About: Brogue & Cuff Clothiers helps men build wardrobes by bringing the finest products and services directly to clients’ homes and offices in addition to offering them in its Mountain Brook showroom. Phone: 205.803.2202; Web: brogueandcuff.com

Monkees of Mountain Brook Location: English Village About: This chic womenswear boutique specializes in showcasing the latest in fashion-forward attire. Phone: 205-783-1240 Web: monkeesofmountainbrook.com

Tonya Jones Salon Spa Location: English Village/Cahaba Village About: An Aveda Lifestyle Salon, Tonya Jones Salon Spa offers hair, makeup, waxing, massage and nail services in addition to amenities such as stress-relieving rituals and culinary samplings from a resident chef. Phone: 205-870-4247; Web: tonyajonessalon.com

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