A new restaurant concept connected to a well-known Alabama dining family is preparing to open in Homewood, bringing back familiar influences from a longtime Birmingham food brand. New Family-Driven Restaurant Opens in Homewood Zozo’s Kitchen is set to open on May 1 at 1830 29th Avenue South, Suite 115, in Homewood. The restaurant represents a […]

A new takeout-only pizza shop has opened in Bluff Park, offering handcrafted, New York-style pizzas made with high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques. New Takeout Pizza Spot Opens in Bluff Park Little Luna Pizza is now open at 2142 Tyler Road, Suite 124, in Birmingham’s Bluff Park area. The restaurant focuses exclusively on takeout service and […]

A new entertainment venue in Bessemer is offering families and kids a mix of classic arcade games and modern virtual reality experiences. New Family Entertainment Option Opens in Bessemer Everyday Fun Arcade opened earlier this year at 6000 Pocahontas Road in Bessemer. The facility provides an indoor entertainment space designed for families, parties, and group […]

A new health and wellness business is preparing to open in Homewood, introducing a meal-prep and nutrition coaching model focused on long-term lifestyle change. New Nutrition and Meal Prep Concept Coming to Homewood Project LeanNation is set to open at 2809 18th Street South in Homewood this summer. The business will offer ready-to-eat meals combined […]

A popular Bessemer-based ice cream shop is expanding into Birmingham with a second location set for the Five Points West neighborhood. New Ice Cream Shop Coming to CrossPlex Area Unbothered Scoops will open a new storefront at 2401 CrossPlex Boulevard, Suite 105. The shop announced its expansion through social media, confirming plans for a Birmingham […]

A new coffee shop has opened in Birmingham’s Five Points South area, bringing an internationally sourced coffee brand into the Highland Avenue corridor. New Coffee Spot Opens on Highland Avenue Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee has opened inside the Cortland Vesta apartments at 2173 Highland Avenue. The shop is now serving customers in the […]

Birmingham Festival Theatre will relocate from its long-time Five Points South venue after more than five decades in the same space. End of an Era at Five Points South Birmingham Festival Theatre (BFT) will exit its home at 1901½ 11th Avenue South at the end of May. The move comes after 53 years in the […]

A major Birmingham-based restaurant group is undergoing widespread closures and financial strain, affecting dining locations across Alabama and nearby states. Widespread Closures Across Multiple Brands At least 14 restaurants connected to the Pihakis Restaurant Group have closed within a short period, according to company updates. The closures span Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia and include both […]

Gus’s Hot Dogs in Birmingham has received statewide attention after being named the best hot dog restaurant in Alabama by a national food publication. A Longstanding Birmingham Favorite Cheapism recently highlighted Gus’s Hot Dogs in its list of the best hot dog spots in every U.S. state. The publication described the Birmingham restaurant as a […]