The BITE №57
Your weekly news bite of local dining in Birmingham. This week’s post features a Mozzarella Cooking Class, a Fat Tuesday Celebration, a National Margarita Day Party, and much more! Want it emailed? Subscribe here. Brought to you by BirminghamMenus.com.
Restaurant News
On February 20, starting at 6:30pm, Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato will be hosting a Homemade Mozzarella Class! During this live cooking demonstration, led by Chef Benard and Giuliana Russo-Skinner, all participants will be shown how to make their own mozzarella at home while learning about the history and ancient traditions of this superb Italian dish. Price is $35 + taxes. Tickets include mozzarella demonstration class, lunch buffet, your freshly made mozzarella ball and 1 alcoholic beverage of your choice! In addition, enjoy $2 off glasses of wine and beers!! Spots are limited, so secure yours in advance! Sign up here.
Did you know this Saturday is National Margarita Day? Join the celebration at Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila with lots of specials and entertainment! El Toro Margaritas are $4 all day; free chips and salsa all day; tons of free swag; live music; and a live raffle with a Yeti Cooler giveaway!
If you can’t make it to New Orleans, Rojo is the place to be this Fat Tuesday! On Tuesday, February 25, starting at 6:30 pm, celebrate Mardi Gras as Rojo transforms into one BIG party. Enjoy a second line brass band, parades every hour on the hour starting at 7:30pm, a NOLA inspired drink menu featuring Campesino Rum and Tito’s Vodka, a specialty Rojo menu featuring Cajun Cuisine, plenty of beads and SO MUCH MORE! This event is Free but first come, first serve.
Interesting Articles & Blog Posts
Second locations are popping up left and right for several of Birmingham’s beloved local restaurants! Birmingham Business Journal and BhamNow.com have the details.
Hero Doughnuts is coming to Trussville. Link
Post Office Pies is opening a second location in Mountain Brook. Link
And Real and Rosemary is expanding to The Summit. Link
Le Fresca, in downtown Birmingham, officially opened their doors to the public last Tuesday, February 11th! Check out their menu on their website at lafrescabhm.com.
Delta Blues Hot Tamales is no longer open in Southside. Tamale fans take heart, though, since they are actively looking for another location! We’ll keep you posted on their status. Link
Get out your calendar! AL.com has a list of 25 fabulous Birmingham Food Festivals in 2020. Link
