The BITE №1
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Restaurant News
El Zun Zun in Cahaba Heights is now open. It’s an authentic, Latin American restaurant brought to you by Becky Satterfield and Angela Schmidt. We got an invite to the preview dinner (thanks!) and posted a few pics on Instagram. Link
During September, El Barrio is offering (reverse) surge pricing. This interesting concept allows you to get 20% off your total bill if you dine during non-peak hours. Join the El Barrio Surge Pricing Club for free by texting “El Barrio” to (205) 236–9423.
Slice is expanding to Vestavia, opening a new location across from Life Time Fitness. They are currently hiring for all positions.
Marble Ring, the hidden speakeasy in Avondale, has expanded by launching ZELDAS lounge on the former Marble Ring patio. Link
Market Table is offering a September Supper Club where you can buy 4 of their prepared or freezer meals and get the fifth free.
Ovenbird has launched a new Tailgate To Go menu, their first ever tailgate offering. Link
On Sept 12th, Vino is having their 3rd annual Pooches on the Patio event. The event is a chance to dine with your pup while supporting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Admission is free. Link
On Saturdays only, Fancy’s opens at 3pm and serves Lobster Rolls. As always, call ahead for parties of 6 or more to minimize your wait time.
In Memoriam: Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro in Homewood, Serendipity at Innovation Depot, and Oxmoor Bar & Grill in West Homewood have all closed.
Interesting Articles & Blog Posts
The Woolworth Recreation & Refreshment is now open in Five Points. Brought to you by the team at El Barrio and Paramount, The Woolworth has food, games, duckpin bowling, cocktails, and a rooftop bar. Link
Jerome James, formerly with The Preservery Bham, is opening Taque, in the REVeal Kitchen at the Pizitz. Make fun of your friends when they pronounce it wrong. It’s (tah-kyoo). Link
A new food truck serving Asian and Hawaiian inspired dishes, Paradise Chow, has found a home at the Trim Tab Brewing Company’s patio. Link
Slag Heap Brewing Co. is now open in Trussville’s new entertainment district, “Quad One”. Link
Good news for all you Mac N’ Cheese fans. The 2nd Annual Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Festival is this Sunday, from 1–4pm at Brookwood Village. Sample the classic dish from your favorite local restaurants at this fun, family-friendly event. Link
A review of Birmingham’s newest (and maybe only?) German biergarten, Brat Brot, which opened in Lakeview this past April. Link
A new cookie doughery (is that really a word?), Cookie Dough Magic, is about to open in the new multi-tenant retail space at 400 41st. Street in Avondale. Link
Cool Thing of the Week
This past Tuesday, Bird Scooters dropped electric scooters all over Downtown and Homewood. These scooters are meant to solve the “last mile” problem, helping you get to places you don’t want to drive, but are too far to walk. Currently, city officials don’t know what to do with these scooters, with the Homewood Police Department impounding them daily. We’re fans of any technology that helps you get to local restaurants faster, and that makes traveling our unwalkable city more manageable. Free the Birds!
drive, but are too far to walk. Currently, city officials don’t know what to do with these scooters, with the Homewood Police Department impounding them daily. We’re fans of any technology that helps you get to local restaurants faster, and that makes traveling our unwalkable city more manageable. Free the Birds!
