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Birmingham, AL
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Amore Ristorante Italiano |
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5510 US 280 E Greystone Center, Birmingham • 205-437-1005 |
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INVERNESS. You'll need to make reservations if you plan to dine at this intimate Italian eatery in Greystone Center. Dim lighting and small, candle-lit tables help make the place exteremly popular with local romantics. Best of all, the homemade Old Country fare rarely disappoints, and it never bruises the bank. |
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Bob Sykes Barbeque |
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1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 • 866-447-9537 |
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BESSEMER. Sure, it's a ways from downtown Birmingham. And sure, you’ll pass a lot of restaurants getting here. But if you can make it to Bob Sykes, you'll be rewarded with what several regional and national publications hail as THE place for bar-b-q. The tradition of the Sykes Family's signature, slow-cooked pork and beef dates back more than 50 years, and regulars claim it's nothing short of perfection. After the long drive, treat yourself to a Big Bob Special – a large helping of Q with a drink and two sides. A word to the wise: their onion rings are homemade! |
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Bottega Café |
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2242 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 35205 • 205-933-2001 |
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FIVE POINTS SOUTH. More laid-back and casual than big sister Bottega, this café serves contemporary Italian dishes and cuisine from the wood-fired oven and rotisserie grill, with an emphasis on pizzas (either gourmet or traditional), chicken, and beef. Al fresco dining is also available. |
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Cobb Lane Restaurant |
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1 Cobb Ln S, Birmingham 35205 • 205-933-0462 |
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FIVE POINTS SOUTH. Locals have been frequenting the Cobb Lane Restaurant since World War II. Occasions are seemingly better when they're celebrated at Cobb Lane! Famous for its rich she-crab soup and consistently topnotch food, it's a popular spot for either special occasions or simple dining. Sunday brunch is particularly solid, with dishes ranging from Pepper Jack Steak Omelet or pancakes topped with candied pecans to Ovetta's Famous Chicken Salad or Southern Fried Catfish and Grits. Relaxed dining with superb service. Dine either inside or outside, depending upon the weather and your preference. |
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Demetri's Bar-B-Q |
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1901 28th Ave S, Homewood 35209 • 205-871-1581 |
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HOMEWOOD. Demetri's opens early for breakfast (hey, the folks who are up at 6am need their hotcakes, french toast, and hashbrown poatoes just like the rest of us!), but it's the lunch and dinner fare that makes this rustic road-sider really stand out. A Disbeliever? Try their BBQ pork plate, spareribs, or turkey breast with a down-home side or two, and some sweet tea (can't forget that!). You'll be a convert in no time flat! |
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Giuseppe's Cafe |
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925 8th St S Gable Square, Birmingham 35205 • 205-324-2626 |
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DOWNTOWN. Taking into account the classic green, white and red signage and old school brick exterior, it's not surprising that this Gable Square establishment has been on the scene for quite a while. Homemade sauces, pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes dominate the menu, and all of them are fairly priced. If you come in with a group, go for the 16-inch Greek Delight (a pie topped with fresh feta, garlic, black olives, tomatoes, onions and oregano), or you can even build your own pizza. |
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Gus's Hot Dogs |
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1915 4th Ave N, Birmingham 35203 • 205-251-4540 |
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DOWNTOWN. Sometimes simplicity is the best bet, and Gus's quite simply makes the best hotdogs in town. Started by Gus Alexander back in the late 40s, this casual downtown joint always draws a packed house during the lunch hours as locals just can't seem to get enough of their signature grilled dog accented by mustard, onions, and sweet, thick special sauce. If you leave after downing just one, then you've shown incredible restraint. |
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Guthrie's |
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4505 Riverview Pkwy, Birmingham 35242 • 205-980-7677 |
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SUMMIT. The first edition of Alabama's home-spun chicken finger empire opened in Haleyville (northwest of Birmingham) back in the '60s, and in the years since the Guthrie Family has certainly mastered the art of battered and fried boneless bird! There are several Guthrie's locations in and around B-Ham, and this one near The Summit is a terrific place to "refuel" after a day of hitting the sales racks. |
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Irondale Café |
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1906 1st Ave N, Irondale 35210 • 205-956-5258 |
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IRONDALE. The inspiration for the Whistle Stop Café in the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes," this cafeteria-style eatery sits beside train tracks and does, in fact, serve fried green tomatoes (between 60 to 70 pounds of them a day!). The menu changes daily but includes all of your Southern favorites, such as fried chicken, meatloaf and mashed potatoes. |
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Jim Davenport's Pizza Palace |
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2837 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 35223 • 205-879-8603 |
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MOUNTAIN BROOK. The spirit of independence assumes a pie shape at this popular pizza joint. Locally owned and operated, Jim Davenport's Pizza Palace has been a popular gathering spot for years for two main reasons. First, it's a great place to bring the entire fam. Second, the pizza's just that good – especially the Meat Lover's Special (topped with pepperoni, ham and sausage). |
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