Hello Friday. December 13 2024 |
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We hope youâve packed your appetite. This month, weâre finishing our Hit the Road series with a foodie foray into Birmingham, AL. Whether youâre interested in sampling local fare at a downtown food hall, putting your cooking skills to the test at a multi-course class, or trying the award-winning coconut pecan cake at Chez Fonfon or Bottega, this driving-distance destination is every foodieâs dream.
Before you start packing your bags, hereâs everything you need to know about the Magic City + our insider recommendations.
- Drive time: ~3 hours from downtown
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Est. population: 210,928
- Avg. high in September: 85°
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Dine at one of the hottest restaurants in the city â Hot & Hot Fish Club. | Photo via @hotandhotfishclub |
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đď¸ Things to do
Pepper Place
Pepper Place, a former Dr. Pepper syrup plant, hosts acclaimed eateries like Hot & Hot Fish Club (fine dining) + OvenBird (live-fire restaurant). See the full list. Pro tip: On Saturdays, shop local produce at The Market at Pepperplace.
Pizitz Food Hall
From New Orleans-inspired eats to Indian street food, Pizitz Food Hall has something for everyone with 10+ restaurants. Bonus: Youâll be dining in one of downtown Birminghamâs most iconic spaces â the ~100-year-old building formerly home to department store Pizitz. |
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The menu rotates based on local, seasonal ingredients. | Photo via @fonfonbham |
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đ˛ Memorable eats Chez Fonfon
James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Stitts oversees this French bistro. Save room for the coconut pecan cake, also available at the chefâs nearby restaurant, Bottega.
Automatic Seafood and Oysters Enjoy seafood cuisine crafted by chef Adam Evans, who won the award for Best Chef: South at the 2022 James Beard Awards.
SAWâs Juke Joint
This self-proclaimed âupscale dive barâ features barbecue, sandwiches, hot dogs, and stuffed baked potatoes. Don't sleep on the shrimp n' greens dish (collard greens over McEwen & Sons cheese grits and topped with fried, grilled, or blackened shrimp). |
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đ¨ Accommodations with notable cuisine
Grand Bohemian Hotel, 2655 Lane Park Rd.
Tucked away in Mountain Brook, this hotel offers farm-to-table eats at its rooftop restaurant and bar, Habitat Feed & Social. Plan your trip around one of the upcoming cooking classes offered at the restaurant (classes like âThe Southern Tableâ + âThe Trick to Tapasâ). After a day of cooking, walk over to Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Redmont Hotel, 2101 5th Ave. N.
Located within walking distance of the Alabama and Lyric theaters, enjoy cocktails and drinks at The Roof after a day of exploring. Pro tip: Edgarâs Bakery is a ~3 minute walk for breakfast + baked goods. Hungry for more? Head to the link below for 11 more mouthwatering recs. Plus, catch up on the last two monthsâ Hit the Road features: an outdoor adventure to Lake Oconee, GA and a 60-mile getaway to Clarksville. |
Donut miss the chance to share this with someone youâd like to join you on a road trip to Birmingham. |
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This was the last piece of our 2022 Hit the Road series. Are you interested in learning about more road trip destinations? |
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Rockzilla Tour | Wed., Aug. 31 | 6 p.m. | Nashville Municipal Auditorium | $29+ | Papa Roach and Falling in Reverse are headlining the event with special guests Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves.
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Recycle Rainforest Opening Day | Thurs., Sept. 1 | 9 a.m. | Adventure Science Center | $14+ | Make your own animal, bug, or plant creation out of recycled materials. âťď¸
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Labrador Meet Up | Thurs., Sept. 1 | 5:30-9 p.m. | SandBar Nashville, 3 City Ave. | Cost of purchase | Mingle with other pet owners, sip on SandBar drinks + let your pup enjoy some tasty treats.
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Watchhouse | Fri., Sept. 2 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $30+ | The band, formerly called Mandolin Orange, will be joined by with Charlie Parr.
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Zzzoofari Slumber | Sat., Sept. 3 | Campsite opens at 4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | $20+ | Camp out at the zoo + enjoy free zipline and carousel rides, campfire treats, and access to the Jungle Gym after hours. đŚ
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Brews and Bluegrass Train Excursion | Sat., Sept. 3 | 10 a.m. | Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St. | $46+ | This 21+ train ride will include a historical beer lecture + a layover in Watertown for lunch and shopping. đ
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Nashville SC vs. Austin FC | Sat., Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $17+ | Catch the first of three September home matches.
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Spoon | Sun., Sept. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $35+ | Jam out to nostalgic hits and new favorites from this rock group. đ¸
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Nashville Shores Labor Day Fireworks | Sun., Sept. 4 | 8:30-9:30 p.m | Nashville Shores | $30 | Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a fireworks display.
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If last yearâs family vacay felt a little too crowded, it may be time to leave the stress + strollers behind. Meet BabyQuip, the No. 1 baby equipment rental service and marketplace (with 30,000+ 5-star reviews).
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Weather - 88Âş | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
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Whatâs shakinâ at Nashville International Airport, you ask? The Nashville areaâs fourth Shake Shack location has found a home inside the airport. Find the burger chain in Concourse C along with other eateries like 400 Degrees and Southernaire Market. đ
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Hester & Cookâs newest shop opened this month in Hillsboro Village â
1708 21st Ave. S. If youâre familiar with the local retailerâs other locations, you know it specializes in home goods, stationary, and gift items.
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HiFi Cookies announced plans to expand to Donelson Plaza, which is currently being revitalized. The second location will be twice the size of the East Nashville shop, allowing HiFi to expand its ice cream program, increase shipping options, and offer kid-friendly cookie classes. đŞ
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In honor of National Biscuit Month, Hardeeâs tapped Southern Grist Brewing Co. to release a biscuit-flavored beer. Strawberry Biscuit Ale â made with biscuits and strawberry puree â will be available at the taprooms for a limited time beginning tomorrow.
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The Nashville Fair announced the entertainment lineup for the 10-day event â scheduled for Fri., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 18 at the fairgrounds. Some of the offerings include a four-day food and music festival (free with fair admission), murder mystery dinner theater shows, and a Pro Wrestling Entertainment event. đĄ
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Batter up. Nashville Predators players + Vanderbilt University student-athletes will compete in Smashville Showdown â a home run derby and softball game â at Hawkins Field on Mon., Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25, with proceeds benefiting the Predators Foundation and the Vandy United Fund.
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Butcher & Bee will host Hunter Evans, chef and co-owner of Elvieâs in Jackson, MS, for a dinner on Thurs., Sept. 8. The menu will feature âsouthern classics with French influence,â including caviar dip, Gulf seafood bouillabaisse, and tuna crudo. Reserve a spot. đĽ
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Transport and logistics provider GEODIS is hiring 580 seasonal employees in Nashville to meet the increasing demand as the holiday season approaches. The Brentwood-based company is hiring for both seasonal material handlers + equipment operators.
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You liked our quiz, we loved your answers. Yesterday, we asked, "Which country music star was a minority investor of the Nashville Kats in their second franchise?" Out of 250+ responses, more than half correctly answered Tim McGraw. The team played his hit âI Like It, I Love Itâ after touchdowns.
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Welcome to Germantown, Spread. | Photos via Dowdle Construction Group |
A new neighborhood market has arrived in Germantown â Spread Market & Larder at 1330 5th Ave. N. The market, located in a converted 1920s-era house, is an adaptive reuse project that came to life with the help of Smith Gee Studio + Dowdle Construction Group. The two groups worked to preserve the space, keeping the original floors intact + reusing the door frames and molding.
Spread offers a selection of grocery items, including daily sandwich specials, homemade bread, grab-and-go snacks + beer and cider.
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