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Posted on July 13th, 2009 by Molly Folse

July is National Hot Dog Month

July is National Hot Dog Month

Celebrate National Hot Dog Month at Max’s Delicatessen. Now through the end of July, buy one hot dog and get a second one free.

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Posted on July 13th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Wine 101: The Basics of Wine

The Vintage Wine Shoppe will present “Wine 101: The Basics of Wine” on Tuesday, July 14 from 7-9 p.m.

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Posted on July 10th, 2009 by Molly Folse

La Dama to host Adobe Road Wine Dinner

La Dama to host Adobe Road Wine Dinner

La Dama in Liberty Park will host an Adobe Road Wine Dinner on Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m.

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Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Molly Folse

What I’m Drinking This Week

What I’m Drinking This Week

The Moscow Mule at Dram Whiskey Bar in Mountain Brook Village.

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Posted on July 6th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Stokin’ the Fire competition offers cash for ‘cue

Stokin’ the Fire competition offers cash for ‘cue

Calling all cooks! Help preserve and restore Sloss Furnaces by participating in the fifth annual [...]

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Posted on July 6th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Teen cooking classes at Bham Bake and Cook Co.

 Birmingham Bake and Cook Company and Sherron Goldstein of Fresh Fields Cooking are teaming up for two sessions [...]

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Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by Molly Folse

Fourth of July Party in Five Points South

Fourth of July Party in Five Points South

Where there’s thunder, there’s beer! Five Points South will host a block party featuring live [...]

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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Molly Folse

Little Savannah launches Community Farm Table series

Little Savannah launches Community Farm Table series

Every Tuesday this summer, from June 23 to July 28, Little Savannah will host a [...]

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Posted on June 18th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Father’s Day Feasts

Father’s Day Feasts

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Check out what some local restaurants have planned for dear old dad.

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Posted on June 7th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Open air affair: Birmingham’s outdoor dining scene

Open air affair: Birmingham’s outdoor dining scene

Dining outdoors adds an element of fun and fancy to almost any meal. Luckily, there are plenty of places to dine al fresco in Birmingham. Feast your eyes on this admittedly incomplete, yet comprehensive, list of spots where you are sure to find an enjoyable outdoor eating experience.

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Posted on June 5th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Chappy’s Luau & BBQ Bash

Chappy’s Luau & BBQ Bash

It’s shaping up to be a barbecue-filled weekend – not only will Habitat for Humanity [...]

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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Magic City Brewfest – now with free hops!

Magic City Brewfest – now with free hops!

 
What better way to celebrate the passage of the Gourmet Beer Bill into law than [...]

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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Jazz on the Porch returns to Rucker Place

Jazz on the Porch returns to Rucker Place

 
Jazz on the Porch is back at Rucker Place! This Thursday, June 4, kicks off [...]

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Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Molly Folse

Art fair and wine tasting tonight at Nana Funks

Stop by Nana Funks tonight, Thursday, May 21,  from 6-9 p.m. for “Color Our World: [...]

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Posted on May 20th, 2009 by Molly Folse

The scoop on Birmingham ice cream shops

The scoop on Birmingham ice cream shops

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Good thing there’s plenty of [...]

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Posted on May 13th, 2009 by Molly Folse

A guide to Birmingham Farmers’ Markets

A guide to Birmingham Farmers’ Markets

Believe it or not, you can eat fresh beyond the confines of a sandwich counter. [...]

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Posted on April 27th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Shrimp and grits at New Orleans Food and Spirits

Shrimp and grits at New Orleans Food and Spirits

What I’m Eating This Week: Shrimp and grits at New Orleans Food and Spirits in the [...]

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Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by Molly Folse

Corks and Chefs at Magic City Art Connection

Corks and Chefs at Magic City Art Connection

It’s almost time for the 12th annual Corks and Chefs event, a food and wine [...]

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Posted on April 16th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Satterfield’s specials

Satterfield’s specials

Your taxes are done (or at least they should be!) and there’s still time to [...]

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Posted on February 6th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Bark for a beer (and a park!)

Meet dog lovers and Bark for a Park supporters for “Pubs & Pups,” an afternoon of food and drink, Saturday, Feb. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at The J. Clyde.

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Weekly Tweets

  • Can Jefferson County break the bank? The meaning of Jefferson County's suit against banking behemoth JPMorgan: http://bit.ly/2JfcKk #bham 11 hrs ago
  • @WadeOnTweets I don't see Dr. Davis on Twitter any time soon. We're plugging your blogging academy classes in next week's Weekly Picks btw. 1 day ago
  • Nice to see @bhamterminal 's @acnatta on Fox6 w BSC's Natalie Davis discussing #bham mayoral race. Video @WadeOnTweets: http://bit.ly/1o93gZ 1 day ago
  • @brightsides Thanks for comments on last week's cover. It was designed by Jeremy Markham (http://bit.ly/1l7Yx1). More: http://bit.ly/4bvRoK 1 day ago
  • Forest Perk Coffee opened today--new coffee shop on Clairmont (next to Piggly Wiggly). Just went by there--the coffee's good. Check it out. 1 day ago
  • Shout out to @DNicholAdams for her tweeting of the #bham mayoral forum tonight. She did a great job. Thanks for the live feed! 2 days ago
  • Also slated to appear: William Jason Sumner (?) & Jimmy Snow. No Smitherman or Hoyt? Election Dec. 8. Educate yourselves. We'll help. #bham 3 days ago
  • Mayoral forum information came from Delta Sigma Theta Alum association, who is putting on forum and was kind enough to call me back. #bham 3 days ago
  • William Bell, Patrick Cooper, Emory Anthony, Scott Douglas, Stephannie Huey, Jody Trautwein and others coming to #bham mayoral forum tonight 3 days ago
  • Don't forget there's a mayoral forum tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Huffman High, and a meet & greet Thursday at Highland Hotel, 5-7 p.m. #bham 3 days ago
  • I think if you count the fact that council started about 30 minutes late, this may be the quickest council meeting I've ever seen. #bham 3 days ago
  • Council meeting over except for old & new business. Hoyt says he is the fried turkey king, and will fry turkeys when done w/ politics #bham 3 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

Upon Further Review

Lane Kiffin’s (allegedly) lost boys

Lane Kiffin’s (allegedly) lost boys

Lane Kiffin’s players are undisciplined? You don’t say…

Column

Surviving the New Depression with sweet taters

Surviving the New Depression with sweet taters

Political commentary plus a recipe for sweet potato pie.

Film

2012 blows up the world real good

2012 blows up the world real good

2012 may be the hugest, craziest, most preposterous disaster film ever made

Small World Cartoons

Jobless Recovery

Jobless Recovery

Things are looking up for the economy! Or they’re not.

Suburban Legends

The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner

A classic from the Suburban Legends Vault