By now it’s not news that Birmingham has one of the nation’s most respected dining scenes. What you may not realize is just how much our restaurant community continues to grow, with new chefs, new openings, and new possibilities.
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Tasting Table: The Best Butcher Shop In Every State
Tasting Table: The Best Butcher Shop In Every State
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Tasting Table: Birmingham Restaurant as Best Date Night Restaurant in AL
Tasting Table: Birmingham Restaurant as Best Date Night Restaurant in AL
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5 Birmingham restaurants make Wine Spectator’s 2026 Award of Excellence list
5 Birmingham restaurants make Wine Spectator’s 2026 Award of Excellence list
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One Year Later: Building Birmingham Together
One Year Later: Building Birmingham Together
Local Take
Birmingham’s only tasting menu Rêve unveils its next chapter
Birmingham’s only tasting menu Rêve unveils its next chapter
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Birmingham’s Big Spoon Creamery Named Best Ice Cream Shop in Alabama by Tasting Table
Birmingham’s Big Spoon Creamery Named Best Ice Cream Shop in Alabama by Tasting Table
News
Esquire’s ‘Best Bars in America,’ featuring Birmingham’s House of Found Objects
Esquire’s ‘Best Bars in America,’ featuring Birmingham’s House of Found Objects
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Birmingham Restaurant Recognized for Best Southern Comfort Food in Alabama
Birmingham Restaurant Recognized for Best Southern Comfort Food in Alabama
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Birmingham’s Last Call Baking Named Best Bakery in Alabama by Tasting Table
Birmingham’s Last Call Baking Named Best Bakery in Alabama by Tasting Table
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SBJ Names Birmingham a Top 40 Sports Business City
SBJ Names Birmingham a Top 40 Sports Business City
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How A Birmingham Teaching Farm Is Changing The Community Through Food—Starting With Its Youngest Residents
How A Birmingham Teaching Farm Is Changing The Community Through Food—Starting With Its Youngest Residents
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Tourism Generates Record $2.62 Billion and 53,747 Jobs for Greater Birmingham Region
Tourism Generates Record $2.62 Billion and 53,747 Jobs for Greater Birmingham Region
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® U.S. 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees
Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® U.S. 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees
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Forbes: 8 Delicious dishes to try on National Burrito Day, including BHM’s Salud Taqueria
Forbes: 8 Delicious dishes to try on National Burrito Day, including BHM’s Salud Taqueria
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Garden & Gun: High Dive HiFi Lounge Is Alabama’s Chic New Spot for Sonic Euphoria
Garden & Gun: High Dive HiFi Lounge Is Alabama’s Chic New Spot for Sonic Euphoria
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Southern Living: The South’s Next Great Food City – 60 Places to Eat and Drink Right Now in Birmingham, AL
Southern Living: The South’s Next Great Food City – 60 Places to Eat and Drink Right Now in Birmingham, AL
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Eater: The Best Restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama
Eater: The Best Restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama
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3 Reasons Why Alabama Is the Best Place To Raise a Family
3 Reasons Why Alabama Is the Best Place To Raise a Family
News
‘Downtown Birmingham Bistro Nails the Art of French Brunch’ – Eater’s Review of La Fête
‘Downtown Birmingham Bistro Nails the Art of French Brunch’ – Eater’s Review of La Fête
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Family-friendly ways to spring break in Birmingham like a local
Family-friendly ways to spring break in Birmingham like a local
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Joey Chestnut to take on food challenge at Birmingham Barons game, May 28
Joey Chestnut to take on food challenge at Birmingham Barons game, May 28
Sports
‘Birmingham is for lovers’ – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Weekend Guide to Birmingham
‘Birmingham is for lovers’ – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Weekend Guide to Birmingham
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Mini-golf, bar venue coming to popular Birmingham development
Mini-golf, bar venue coming to popular Birmingham development
Openings
Birmingham’s newest Cajun restaurant opening this Fat Tuesday
Birmingham’s newest Cajun restaurant opening this Fat Tuesday
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Historic Pizitz remains cornerstone of Birmingham’s downtown
Historic Pizitz remains cornerstone of Birmingham’s downtown
Arts & Culture
Southbound Food Festival is Back Sept 18-27 – Get Details Here!
Southbound Food Festival is Back Sept 18-27 – Get Details Here!
Arts & Culture
Pardis Stitt reflects on 35 years of hospitality at Bottega
Pardis Stitt reflects on 35 years of hospitality at Bottega
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Hop City nominated for ‘America’s Best Beer Bar’ for fifth year in a row
Hop City nominated for ‘America’s Best Beer Bar’ for fifth year in a row
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Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com
Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com
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This Birmingham Listening Lounge And Restaurant Is Raising The Bar In Hospitality
This Birmingham Listening Lounge And Restaurant Is Raising The Bar In Hospitality
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How America’s Most Popular Iced Tea Company Brewed Up A $1.7 Billion Family Fortune
How America’s Most Popular Iced Tea Company Brewed Up A $1.7 Billion Family Fortune
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Five Greater Birmingham Restaurants Named 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Five Greater Birmingham Restaurants Named 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists
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The One Appetizer From A Birmingham Restaurant That I Dream About
The One Appetizer From A Birmingham Restaurant That I Dream About
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Southern Living says Alabama has two of the best spots for wings in the South
Southern Living says Alabama has two of the best spots for wings in the South
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‘We fell in love with it’: Matthew McConaughey praises Birmingham for people, politics
‘We fell in love with it’: Matthew McConaughey praises Birmingham for people, politics
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El Barrio named Best Mexican Restaurant in Alabama by Tasting Table
El Barrio named Best Mexican Restaurant in Alabama by Tasting Table
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NEW YORK TIMES – The 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025, featuring Birmingham’s Bayonet
NEW YORK TIMES – The 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025, featuring Birmingham’s Bayonet
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CHOWHOUND – The Best Diner in Every State, featuring Salem’s in Homewood
CHOWHOUND – The Best Diner in Every State, featuring Salem’s in Homewood
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Birmingham named one of the top 24 places to travel worldwide in 2026 by AFAR Media
Birmingham named one of the top 24 places to travel worldwide in 2026 by AFAR Media
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CBS NEWS The Dish: Alabama Restaurant Ends Stigma Around Eating Alone
CBS NEWS The Dish: Alabama Restaurant Ends Stigma Around Eating Alone
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Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America in 2025
Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America in 2025
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11 Birmingham Restaurants Earn MICHELIN Recognition in Historic First
11 Birmingham Restaurants Earn MICHELIN Recognition in Historic First
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MICHELIN – The Best Value Restaurants in the American South
MICHELIN – The Best Value Restaurants in the American South
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Fife’s Named One of the South’s Best Breakfast Joints by Southern Living
Fife’s Named One of the South’s Best Breakfast Joints by Southern Living
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Carrigan’s Opens New Location in Downtown Birmingham – See Photos from Bham Now
Carrigan’s Opens New Location in Downtown Birmingham – See Photos from Bham Now
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Magic City Classic Makes It Rain Across the Birmingham Area
Magic City Classic Makes It Rain Across the Birmingham Area
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Birmingham restaurant beats out coastal spots for title of ‘Best Seafood in Alabama’
Birmingham restaurant beats out coastal spots for title of ‘Best Seafood in Alabama’
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Short But Sweet: How to Spend Only a Few Hours in Birmingham
Short But Sweet: How to Spend Only a Few Hours in Birmingham
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One City, Three Ways: Birmingham, Alabama
One City, Three Ways: Birmingham, Alabama
Outdoors & Adventure
Southbound Food Festival Is Birmingham’s Hottest Ticket
Southbound Food Festival Is Birmingham’s Hottest Ticket
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Birmingham Restaurant Included in New York Times’ “50 Best Places in America”
Birmingham Restaurant Included in New York Times’ “50 Best Places in America”
News
Uptown Birmingham’s K&J’s Elegant Pastries makes national list of ‘most over-the-top desserts’
Uptown Birmingham’s K&J’s Elegant Pastries makes national list of ‘most over-the-top desserts’
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Virtual-Gaming Restaurant Fairway Social Opens in Downtown Birmingham
Virtual-Gaming Restaurant Fairway Social Opens in Downtown Birmingham
News
El Barrio Named Best Mexican Restaurant in Alabama
El Barrio Named Best Mexican Restaurant in Alabama
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Birmingham Food Festival Unveils New Name and Expanded Dates
Birmingham Food Festival Unveils New Name and Expanded Dates
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Chez Fonfon Named Best Restaurant in Alabama
Chez Fonfon Named Best Restaurant in Alabama
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Southern Living: 15 Cheap Thrills in Birmingham, Alabama That Cost Next to Nothing
Southern Living: 15 Cheap Thrills in Birmingham, Alabama That Cost Next to Nothing
Local Take
BhamNow – Your Walking Guide to CityWalk BHAM—eats, entertainment + more
BhamNow – Your Walking Guide to CityWalk BHAM—eats, entertainment + more
Local Take
Capella Pizzeria Announces Grand Opening at Uptown at the BJCC
Capella Pizzeria Announces Grand Opening at Uptown at the BJCC
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Southern Living: 15 Southern Restaurants At The Top Of Our Readers’ Bucket Lists
Southern Living: 15 Southern Restaurants At The Top Of Our Readers’ Bucket Lists
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Birmingham Watch: Dining-ham – Birmingham Rebrands as Foodie Haven
Birmingham Watch: Dining-ham – Birmingham Rebrands as Foodie Haven
Arts & Culture
The best fried chicken restaurant in Alabama, according to Yelp
The best fried chicken restaurant in Alabama, according to Yelp
News
NY Times – 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States
NY Times – 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States
Local Take
Forbes: Neighborhood to Watch – Uptown Birmingham, Alabama
Forbes: Neighborhood to Watch – Uptown Birmingham, Alabama
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AL.com: Alabama bar, Adios, named one of the best in America
AL.com: Alabama bar, Adios, named one of the best in America
Local Take
BJCC announces ‘Dillard’s Chophouse’ expansion into Uptown Birmingham
BJCC announces ‘Dillard’s Chophouse’ expansion into Uptown Birmingham
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AL.com: James Beard Award-winning Nashville chef opening Birmingham restaurant
AL.com: James Beard Award-winning Nashville chef opening Birmingham restaurant
Local Take
Food & Wine’s Favorite Places to Eat, Sleep & Explore in Greater Birmingham
Food & Wine’s Favorite Places to Eat, Sleep & Explore in Greater Birmingham
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