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“Special Dog” puts Birmingham hot dog scene in the spotlight

A longtime Birmingham food tradition has returned to the spotlight after Southern Living highlighted the city’s signature “Special Dog,” a local-style hot dog known for its simple toppings and secret sauces. A Birmingham Food Tradition with Deep Roots The “Special Dog” reflects an early chapter of Birmingham’s downtown food culture. Immigrant entrepreneurs, including many Greek […]

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Renovated M. Cory Store reopens

The women’s boutique M. Cory Fine Clothier has reopened in Mountain Brook Village after completing a multi-month renovation that refreshed both its interior and shopping experience. Renovated Boutique Welcomes Shoppers Back M. Cory Fine Clothier has officially reopened after temporarily closing earlier in the year for renovations. The updated storefront now features a redesigned interior […]

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Carrigan’s closes dining room for summer

A popular downtown Birmingham restaurant has temporarily closed its dining room for the summer season, with plans to reopen later in the year. Temporary Summer Closure Announced Carrigan’s Public House has paused in-person dining service for the summer. A recorded phone message confirms the temporary closure, and the restaurant’s website notes a planned reopening around […]

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Oldest Alabama Red Lobster location permanently shuts down

The first Red Lobster restaurant in Alabama has permanently closed its doors in the Birmingham metro area after decades of operation. Longtime Birmingham-Area Location Shuts Down The Red Lobster in Vestavia Hills closed on Saturday at its location along Montgomery Highway. A notice at the restaurant directed customers to the Trussville location as an alternative. […]

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