A new study by Dunhill Travel Deals has ranked Birmingham among the top 100 most affordable destinations in the country for family vacations. Affordable Travel Costs The report estimates that a four-night trip for a family of four to Birmingham costs about $4,852, or $1,624 per person. Airfare averages $588 per traveler, while […]
A new Mexican-inspired restaurant concept, De Nada, is set to open early next year at Urban Supply in Parkside. Location and Hiring Plans The restaurant will open at 1300 Second Avenue South in a 4,582-square-foot space designed by CCR Architecture & Interiors. Hiring is expected to begin later this year, with plans for […]
Revival Antiques, a Birmingham-based vintage and home décor shop, is relocating to a high-profile retail space in the Forest Park neighborhood. New Home on Clairmont Avenue The shop will move into the 3900 Clairmont Avenue space previously occupied by MK Quinlan, which will close later this month. The location was also once home […]
Frutta Bowls has announced it will close its location at The Summit in Birmingham after seven years of operation. Final Day of Service The store will remain open through Sunday, August 24, giving customers a final chance to stop in for an acai bowl, smoothie, or other menu favorite. A Message of […]
Coro Realty has completed the sale of two industrial buildings on Birmingham’s Messer Airport Highway for $12.6 million. Details of the Sale The properties, located at 3636 Seventh Avenue North and 608 37th Street North, were part of a larger industrial portfolio. Coro originally purchased the buildings in early 2023 for $8.6 million […]
Food Network has recognized Tortugas Homemade Pizza, with locations in Hoover and Birmingham, as the top spot in Alabama for a slice of pizza. National Recognition for a Local Favorite In its feature “50 States of Pizza Slices,” Food Network highlighted one standout restaurant in every state. For Alabama, it chose Tortugas, a […]
Stone Building Co., led by brothers Justin and Brett Drummond, recently completed one of Birmingham’s most ambitious projects: the $46 million Coca-Cola Amphitheater. The 9,300-seat venue opened this summer at 2350 15th Avenue North, bringing a new entertainment hub to the city. Building a Landmark on a Tight Timeline The project required 650 […]
A new fried chicken restaurant with an Asian twist on Southern classics will open in Birmingham this month. Opening Date and Location The Chicken Spot will hold its soft opening on Wednesday, August 20, at 1801 4th Avenue South in Birmingham, Alabama. It will join neighboring eateries such as Wayback Burgers, China Master, […]
The Prince Hall Masonic Temple, once a thriving center for Black businesses and community life, is set to undergo a major restoration. A Landmark of Black Entrepreneurship Located in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District, the Renaissance Revival-style building was designed in 1922 by Robert Robinson Taylor, the first Black architect in the United States. […]
Swaddle Bar, a Birmingham-based children’s brand, recently gained national attention after being considered for the 2024 Oprah’s Favorite Things list. A Chance Encounter with Oprah’s Team The woman-owned company, founded by CEO Kendra Lyas, became a finalist after an unexpected meeting at an Atlanta launch party. While showcasing products, Lyas and a colleague […]
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