Sweet Caroline’s Pizzeria & Creamery officially opened in Leeds on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. The new location combines pizza and ice cream in one spot, expanding the popular Gardendale brand. Menu Offers Pizza, Ice Cream, and More Co-owner Colby King said the Leeds location offers a slightly different vibe than the original Gardendale shop. Guests […]
Two Birmingham Winn-Dixie grocery stores will close early next year after the company could not find buyers. The closures affect locations at 4476 Montevallo Road and 500 Inverness Corners. Winn-Dixie Shifts Focus to Florida Parent company Southeastern Grocers announced it is rebranding as The Winn-Dixie Co. and concentrating on Florida and select Georgia markets. The […]
Red Sea Ethiopian, located in Red Mountain Plaza at 22 Green Springs Highway, has permanently closed, marking the end of Ethiopian cuisine in Birmingham. The closure leaves only a “coming soon” banner for the next restaurant at the location. Birmingham’s Last Ethiopian Spot Shutters Red Sea Ethiopian was the final place for Ethiopian food in […]
Banks in Central Alabama moved forward with new office plans in October, targeting both high-demand and emerging markets. The Alabama State Banking Department reported multiple regulatory approvals and branch changes throughout the month. New Branch Approvals Dothan-based MidSouth Bank received approval on October 16 to open a branch in Opelika and is also planning expansion […]
City leaders and a Birmingham grocery store owner are joining forces to solve a long-standing problem: many residents lack nearby access to fresh groceries. The city is investing $850,000 to open a new Carver Jones location, addressing food insecurity for roughly 70% of residents, or 150,000 people, according to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. […]
The Homewood City Council approved plans Monday for the Andrews Sports Medicine facility at the old Belk location in Brookwood Village, adding new office space and additional parking. A $110 Million Investment The $110 million project could spur further development in the area. Samuel Stettheimer, commercial real estate reporter for the Birmingham Business Journal, noted […]
Luca & Lucy, the newest addition to Chelsea’s Valley Post development, is ready to serve Italian-American comfort with flair. A New Italian-American Gem for Hwy. 280 The restaurant is the “little sister” to the beloved Luca Lagotto in Homewood and operates under Chefs Rita Bernhardt and Paul Yeck. Their vision blends approachable nostalgia with elevated […]
Little Donkey is celebrating the opening of its newest restaurant at Valley Post along Highway 280 in Chelsea. Little Donkey Leads Valley Post’s Next Wave The popular Birmingham-born concept, known for “Mexican food with a Southern soul,” continues its growth with this third location. Little Donkey has been a Homewood staple for 13 years, recently […]
Dolce Pavlovas, a new bakery and café in Homewood, is serving up handcrafted Venezuelan desserts and café favorites. A Sweet Homewood Welcome The bakery is run by Reina Perez and her husband, who previously owned a restaurant in Venezuela. They moved to Birmingham to start this new culinary venture, bringing flavors from their homeland to […]
Hunan Garden, a beloved Chinese restaurant serving the Birmingham area for more than 13 years, has closed its doors. Closure Leaves Community in Sorrow The restaurant, located at 1851 Montgomery Highway in Hoover, shut down earlier this year. Its phone number has been disconnected, and Google now lists it as permanently closed. Menu Favorites Remembered […]
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