It’s Once Again Time for Sloss Tech & Sloss Fest

It’s that time of year again, when we feel a little restless in our flip-flops, when we can sense the approaching beat of one of the essential live music experiences you can have  this side of the Mississippi. Yep, it’s almost time for Sloss Fest (a.k.a. the Sloss Music and Arts Festival). And, as in […]

Barbecue in the Ham: The Top 15

It’s summer in the South, a time when we all turn out thoughts to one of the only truly American foods – barbecue. If you ask any Southerner about barbecue and they’ll have an opinion. A strong one. Aficionados of Carolina-style barbecue swear by a vinegar-heavy, thin sauce. Texans will argue that folks from the […]

Watch Andrew Zimmern rave about Frank Stitt and Birmingham’s dynamic food scene

50 Things You Simply Must Do In Birmingham

Don’t just take our word for it. The folks over at BuzzFeed have been pretty impressed with Birmingham, too. From sports and food to nightlife and the outdoors, enjoy this list they created that features lots of the coolest things we have to offer. Then turn off that device and come experience them all for yourself.

Birmingham Parks get National Recognition

The praise for Birmingham isn’t limited to the city sights and restaurants, our green spaces are also getting recognition on the national stage. Birmingham has no shortage of trails, waterways, golf courses and parks. To get in touch with Birmingham’s great outdoors, we gathered a list of the activities and locations. Southern Living Magazine names […]

The Comprehensive Guide to Birming-hamburgers

Sometime between about 1890 and 1905, an inventive cook somewhere in the United States put a piece of Hamburg Steak (which was already a thing) between two pieces of bread and called it a hamburger. We’ve been in love with it ever since. If you had to choose one food that Americans can’t resist, the […]

AL.COM: For Frank Stitt and the Highlands Bar and Grill team, it was worth the wait

Highlands Bar and Grill named Most Outstanding Restaurant in America

At long last, Frank & Pardis Stitt’s Highlands Bar and Grill is named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation after 10 consecutive years of being nominated for the award. The exciting night started early for the Highlands team as their long-time pastry chef, Dolester Miles, was named Outstanding Pastry Chef. Highlands Bar and Grill […]

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION: Alabama: Whether you visit Birmingham or Gulf Coast, where to start

U.S. Women’s Open in Birmingham

Come watch the best women in golf hit the links. And while you’re here, see if it inspires your own game. This May 28th through June 3rd, somewhere around 150 of the greatest women in the sport of golf will descend upon the legendary Shoal Creek Club for the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship. They’ll […]