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Photo by Kamp Fender.
Birmingham chef finds ‘new stage to perform’ in Mountain Brook
Restaurateur Abhishek Sainju is the owner of two popular eateries in the Magic City — Abhi Eatery and Bar at The Summit and MO:MO: at The Pizitz Food Hall. Read more
Photo courtesy of Katie Beck
Several Mountain Brook restaurants to participate in Birmingham Restaurant Week
The restaurant week features restaurants from all over the Birmingham area offering specials and deals for different course options. Read more
Photo courtesy of Justin Fox Burks.
Root to Tail opens in English Village
To Ben Vaughn, farm-to-table shouldn’t be an exception for restaurants — it should be a standard. And at his new restaurant in English Village, Root to Tail, it is. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Crowd gathers at third annual Taste of Mountain Brook
Tents lined Hoyt Lane by Mountain Brook City Hall for the third annual Taste of Mountain Brook. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Another Broken Egg welcomes new owners
As of early May, the Mountain Brook Village breakfast spot Another Broken Egg welcomed new ownership to the restaurant. Jake Alleman and Cody Gielen of Cojak Investments purchased the business from the previous owner. Read more
Photo by Erica Techo.
Sandwich Centennial
Ousler’s Sandwiches celebrates 102 years feeding metro-area patrons. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Taking tacos to the next level
Local Taco, a locally owned restaurant that opened in Lane Parke in early November, brings a lot of things to its tables. But its anchor is something other restaurants in the area don’t have: a menu dedicated to tacos. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Restaurants gather for Taste of Mountain Brook
This was the second year of the event, which benefits All In Mountain Brook. Read more
Courtesy of Tom Sheffer.
Ice House hot on barbecue scene
The restaurant will serve Texas-style barbecue and a selection of tacos in addition to sandwiches and limited bar options, including snacks. Read more
Photos by Ana Good.
Supper substitute: dinner. gets a new website
Thomasson’s new establishment, dinner., opened in May and offers fresh, healthy cooking for the family on the go. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
IZ Cafe to become neighborhood grocery
The shop is planned to reopen May 12 as something new: IZ Neighborhood Grocery. Read more
Courtesy of Audrey Pannell.
Gallery Bar opens in English Village
Gallery Bar, located at 1930 Cahaba Road and owned by Vino, serves drinks and pre-dinner appetizers. Read more
Grille 29 opens Tuesday
Grille 29, a Huntsville restaurant, is completing a $2 million interior renovation of the former McCormick & Schmick's building and plans to serve steak and seafood. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Scratch-made to-go foods to be sold at Black Sheep Kitchen
Julie Grimes has spent the past 17 years as a food editor and now is bringing her own recipes to the former Michelle’s storefront next to Church Street Coffee & Books in Crestline Village. Read more
Photo by Jordan Hays.
Vino adding a new oyster bar
Vino is currently constructing a new art lounge featuring a cocktail and oyster bar. Construction began in April and is slated to be completed by the end of this summer. Read more
La Catrina to hold grand opening celebration Wednesday
La Catrina is hosting a mariachi band and holding drink specials to celebrate its official grand opening celebration Wednesday, June 3. The restaurant opened last fall in English Village. Read more
Cup pick-up eatery to open in Crestline
A new fast casual restaurant in Crestline Village will layer meals into cups. Cup Food You Pick Up will open this summer in the former Gia’s Cakes location at 73 Church Street. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Steak and seafood restaurant coming to Brookwood
The former McCormick & Schmick’s building at Brookwood Village will soon be home to a new upscale steak and seafood restaurant. Construction is scheduled to begin later this month on Grille 29, a second location for the Huntsville restaurant. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Ollie Irene chef a James Beard semifinalist
Chris Newsome is one of 20 semifinalists for the Best Chef in the South. Read more
La Catrina Mexican Cantina Grill now open in English Village
Eating at La Catrina is an authentic Mexican experience. At the new English Village restaurant, you’ll find standbys like nachos and burritos, but the heart of it digs much deeper. Read more
