Meet Hassan Gooden, the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham

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Meet Hassan Gooden, the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham

February 19, 2026| Leisure|

Hassan Gooden takes one bite of his three-layer seafood lasagna and jumps up and down like he's struck... Read More → Meet Hassan Gooden, the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham

Eric Bennett says the Magic City culinary scene is finally getting its due — Meet Bham’s James Beard nominees

February 6, 2026| Leisure, News|

This year, Birmingham’s restaurants garnered an impressive five James Beard Award nominations. Bham Now is... Read More → Eric Bennett says the Magic City culinary scene is finally getting its due — Meet Bham’s James Beard nominees

Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com

February 2, 2026| Leisure, News|

Global recognition of Greater Birmingham’s culinary scene continues – most recently from Eater, a digital... Read More → Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com

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Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award

January 22, 2026| Leisure|

Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs have been named as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the Oscars for... Read More → Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award

Mayor Randall Woodfin speaking about Birmingham's RISE business program

Vote now for your favorite Birmingham food + drink spots

October 14, 2025| Leisure|

It may be tempting to keep your favorite restaurants, food trucks and bars all to yourself, but spotlighting... Read More → Vote now for your favorite Birmingham food + drink spots

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Alicia’s Coffee Co-Owner Works on Birthday and Labor Day to Serve Community – By Chanda Temple

September 1, 2025| Leisure|

Naimah Elmore had a choice. Today is her 42nd birthday and Labor Day, and she had originally planned to be... Read More → Alicia’s Coffee Co-Owner Works on Birthday and Labor Day to Serve Community – By Chanda Temple

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This org is helping spotlight Birmingham’s booming food + drink scene

August 29, 2025| Leisure|

For a city its size, Birmingham boasts a top-notch food and drink scene. You can savor artfully-crafted sips... Read More → This org is helping spotlight Birmingham’s booming food + drink scene

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“Where To Eat in Metro-Birmingham” By Chanda Temple

September 4, 2024| Leisure|

"When people visit Birmingham and its surrounding areas, they come hungry for two things: bold history and... Read More → “Where To Eat in Metro-Birmingham” By Chanda Temple

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