Restaurant Showcase
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
Photo courtesy of David Kahn.
Pizza 120 now open
The build-your-own-pizza concept restaurant has been serving up pizza in Mountain Brook Plaza since Oct. 10. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Brick & Tin now open
Like he has done at his downtown Brick & Tin location for three years, Mauricio Papapietro is applying high-end cooking techniques to quality food that is both quick and affordable. Read more
Photo by Alec Dixon.
Basil Gourmet Pizza & Wine Bar
At this new Crestline Park eatery, basil is king. The ingredient is common in both Thai and Italian cooking, after all. The specialty drink menu even features a Grapefruit Basil Martini, Basil Mojito and Basil Smash Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Delicio’s Pizza & Pasta now open
Charles Matsos jumped at the opportunity to bring Italian food to the Overton Village area. Delicio’s, which means “delicious” in Italian, opened in December. Read more
Photo courtesy of Carrie Rollwagen.
Church Street Coffee and Books
Coffee shop owners Carrie Rollwagen and Cal Morris always envisioned opening a coffee and book shop that offered locals a place to congregate in Crestline Village. Read more
Photo by Kathleen Buccleugh.
Dish'n It Out
Offering full-service catering, a little-known submenu of healthy options and a choice of fresh, frozen or hot takeout, Dish’n It Out brings something rather unique to the Crestline Park area of Birmingham. Read more
Mexico Lindo Bar & Grill
Longtime favorite Mexico Lindo returned home to Hollywood Boulevard in 2011 after a few-year hiatus in Hoover, and it brought a menu with more than fajitas and beef burritos. Read more
Urban Cookhouse now open
Crestline now has a new option for a menu full of fresh food made from local farms. Urban Cookhouse opened in the former Fire location in Crestline Village on Sept. 19. Read more
Photo by Jeff Thompson.
Saw's Juke Joint
Saw’s Juke Joint, which opened in November 2012, is the third business venture by owner Mike Wilson. His others are Saw’s Soul Kitchen in Avondale and the original Saw’s BBQ in Edgewood. Read more
Taziki's
When Keith Richards and his wife, Amy, returned from a three-week holiday across the Greek islands, Keith channeled his newfound passion for the flavors, culture and vibe of Greece into a new restaurant concept. Read more
Bongiorno
Magnolia and Tate took turns waving to friendly passers who called out well wishes and compliments on a recent meal — the kind of rapport only developed after 25 years in one location. Read more
La Paz
Located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Church Street in Crestline Village, La Paz has been plating up customer favorites like creamy queso, beef nachos and grilled shrimp quesadillas for more than two decades. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Newk’s Express Café
There is no shortage of great restaurants in Mountain Brook. But factor in time, traffic and money, and your choices might be whittled down. One restaurant that fits the bill almost any time is Newk’s Express Cafe. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Ousler Sandwiches
Take one bite of an Ousler Sandwich, and you know you are eating something truly special. The funny thing is, these sandwiches are just shy of being 100 years old. Read more
Photo by Jennifer Gray.
Taco Mama
Crestline Village residents have long been accustomed to slowing traffic on Church Street, but a new arrival on this strip has folks slowing down even more: Taco Mama. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
VINO
VINO is a delightful neighborhood restaurant offering up charming Mediterranean cuisine in a refined but casual atmosphere. No passport required. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Ollie Irene
A food blogger, a downtown restaurateur, a food truck/catering entrepreneur, a baker and a Southern Living Food editor all walk into a bar. Sounds like a funny joke, right? But in reality it was just a regular Friday night’s dinner at Ollie Irene. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
The Gardens Café by Kathy G.: Restaurant Showcase
The Gardens Café by Kathy G. extends the pleasures of strolling through the Birmingham Botanical Gardens into a culinary experience. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Gus's Hot Dogs: Restaurant Showcase
Gus’s Hot Dogs has served its hot dogs—complete with the same recipes for homemade hot dog sauce, slaw, chili and seasoned beef—for the past 42 years. For many, eating there is nostalgic, but for most the comfort food just plain tastes good. Read more
