re: Birmingham/Hoover recs - restaurant and bottleshop

Hops and Vine is the only other bottle shop worth visiting, but I'd recommend Hop City if you can make it there.

Good People is a must. Avondale Brewing is also worth checking out especially if they have live music. They also have a new Sour Room located on their block. While there, get food from Saw's Soul Food, Post Office Pies, or Melt.

For food, El Barrio and Carrigans get my approval. Shiki for asian/sushi.