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Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:15 am to guttata
If you want to get deep into the word-woods, check out What To Eat in Birmingham.
Warning 1: if you don't like the word foodie, brace yourself -- that the writer's name.
Warning 2: re my first sentence -- she likes to write, with lots! of! enthusiasm!!! Think they're both UAB Doctors, so...
But you will get a ton of color and background about a huge variety of BHM restaurants. And the food write-ups and pix are impressive. Enjoy.
Warning 1: if you don't like the word foodie, brace yourself -- that the writer's name.
Warning 2: re my first sentence -- she likes to write, with lots! of! enthusiasm!!! Think they're both UAB Doctors, so...
But you will get a ton of color and background about a huge variety of BHM restaurants. And the food write-ups and pix are impressive. Enjoy.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:21 am to DoctorTechnical
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Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:24 am to guttata
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Things to do in Birmingham, AL
Your sister is the #1 answer.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:28 am to guttata
If you're bringing a lady and want to drop a bit of cash you need to take her to Highlands or Bottega. Highlands has been nominated as the best restaurant in America for something like 7 straight years. Bottega is another of Frank Stitts restaurants.
As others have said don't go to "Uptown".
Northside downtown (CBD) has some decent bars/restaurants as some others have mentioned: Collins, Paramount, El Barrio, etc.
My personal favorite restaurant in Birmingham is Wasabi Juans. It is a sushi burrito restaurant in Avondale.
They also just opened a Hattie B's Chicken in Lakeview which people seem to be excited about.
As others have said don't go to "Uptown".
Northside downtown (CBD) has some decent bars/restaurants as some others have mentioned: Collins, Paramount, El Barrio, etc.
My personal favorite restaurant in Birmingham is Wasabi Juans. It is a sushi burrito restaurant in Avondale.
They also just opened a Hattie B's Chicken in Lakeview which people seem to be excited about.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:07 am to guttata
If you're looking for a place to grab a brew, try Hop City. They have over 30 micros on tap along with hundreds of beers and wine for purchase.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:11 am to JasonHotWheelsStreet
Anything activities or sites to see besides a Barons game?
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:19 am to guttata
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Anything activities or sites to see besides a Barons game?
Birmingham is more like a kid-friendly place as far as the big name activities. The Zoo, McWane Science Center, The Vulcan, etc. There are a bunch of local bars with live music. But unless there is a festival going on, not a whole lot else as far as activities. What days are you going to be here?
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 9:20 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:22 am to TU Rob
Keep driving...
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:27 am to WhoDatNC
Mark's Outdoors on Montgomery H'way is the best thing in B'Ham!
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:32 am to guttata
Barber motorsports park and motorcycle museum. Largest collection in the world.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:48 am to TheJones
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I'd check out Avondale. In the area: Cahaba Brewery, Fancy's on 5th, Saw's, Avondale Brewing (crawfish food truck out back), Post Office Pies (pizza place).
Agree on Avondale. Also on the same block as Avondale Brew/ Saws/ POP is The Wooden Goat which has pretty good southeast asian fusion. Oh, and Wasabi Juans if you want a sushi burrito, never eaten there before though. And a block away is Rowe's which is a pretty decent restaurant in an old service station. Saturn coffee bar is also across the street and seems like a neat place.
Not far away is Trimtab Brewery, which probably has the other breweries beat in terms of quality.
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Coffee: Revelator, Red Cat, Urban Standard (in that order)
I dont drink coffee by my mom likes the coffee at Seeds
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Don't let anyone refer you to Uptown. It's a little development north of the interstate that, from the little I've seen, is just chain restaurants.
Yea, I agree with this. Its not a bad place, just not worth going to. It seems like it just caters to folks who are going to events at the BJCC.
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 9:50 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:50 am to guttata
Vulcan Statue on the Southside.
Birmingham Zoo
Civil Rights Trail
Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham Zoo
Civil Rights Trail
Birmingham Museum of Art
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:50 am to TU Rob
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Birmingham is more like a kid-friendly place as far as the big name activities. The Zoo, McWane Science Center, The Vulcan, etc.
The Birmingham Museum of Art is one of my favorite Art museums. Probably my favorite in the Southeast
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If theres anything going on at the Alabama Theatre, that would be a cool place to catch a show
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Theres this Italian place called Giuseppe's cafe over by UAB that is a great hole in the wall if you are craving italian food.
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 9:53 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:57 am to guttata
A few must see places....
Ensley
Flying J truck stop
280 during rush hour
Malfunction Junction
Legion Field
Over near the airport
Greyhound Bus station
Ensley
Flying J truck stop
280 during rush hour
Malfunction Junction
Legion Field
Over near the airport
Greyhound Bus station
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 10:00 am to guttata
Duck for cover
Posted on 6/1/16 at 10:07 am to guttata
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Anything activities or sites to see besides a Barons game?
If you are into outdoor activities, check out Oak Mountain State Park. They have cable skiing and paddle boarding, as well as several trails.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:51 pm to yellowhammer2098
Love Wasabi Juan's.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 1:16 pm to guttata
Posted on 6/1/16 at 1:49 pm to TU Rob
Agree with this guy. There isn't much to do in Birmingham, but the obvious things are not too bad. It's a decent city but the whole culture is not a lively one.
As far as food, it is top heavy. The good restaurants are indeed good, but there aren't tons and as per the para above, there isn't much to do so they could get crowded. Most recs I have seen in this thread are good places. The Avondale area is not bad, I haven't spent time there in a few years but this seemed to be the more up and coming area of the city for nightlife.
It's a really pretty town, there just isn't too much to do. But for a few days, you could keep yourself occupied. I know this post isn't the most helpful but maybe will help with what to expect
As far as food, it is top heavy. The good restaurants are indeed good, but there aren't tons and as per the para above, there isn't much to do so they could get crowded. Most recs I have seen in this thread are good places. The Avondale area is not bad, I haven't spent time there in a few years but this seemed to be the more up and coming area of the city for nightlife.
It's a really pretty town, there just isn't too much to do. But for a few days, you could keep yourself occupied. I know this post isn't the most helpful but maybe will help with what to expect
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