Highlights of the 2009 Stokin' the Fire BBQ & Music Festival

“Because barbecue is connected so strongly to place, it has always inspired a certain amount of local chauvinism.” The great food writer Calvin Trillin said that, in an essay titled “Barbecue and

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Pass 4 Paws tailgating cook-off

By Glenny Brock

On Sunday, Aug. 9, Dave's Pub will host a tailgating cook-off and Fantasy Football event called "Pass 4 Paws" to benefit the Alabama Animal Adoption Society (AAAS). Participants in the cook-off and m

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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.

By Molly Folse

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 or pick up a one-pound pack of kosher dogs to go for $5.99. Max’s offers

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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.

By Molly Folse

Maybe it's time we get back to 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. Learn how to read a wine label, discuss

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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.

By Molly Folse

La Dama in Liberty Park will host an Adobe Road Wine Dinner on Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. The dinner will feature Kevin Buckler, owner of Adobe Road and the Racers Group. The menu is as follows.

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What I'm Drinking This Week

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

By Molly Folse

What I’m Drinking This Week: The Moscow Mule at Dram Whiskey Bar in Mountain Brook Village. Dram’s version of this cocktail is made with Buffalo Rock ginger ale, vodka and sours. Dram’s cocktail menu

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Stokin' the Fire competition offers cash for 'cue

By Molly Folse

Calling all cooks! Help preserve and restore Sloss Furnaces by participating in the fifth annual Stokin’ The Fire BBQ and Music Festival, Aug. 21-22. This year's event will be all amateur and is san

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Teen cooking classes at Bham Bake and Cook Co.

By Molly Folse

Birmingham Bake and Cook Company and Sherron Goldstein of Fresh Fields Cooking are teaming up for two sessions of Teen Cooking Classes in July. Susan Green of Birmingham Bake and Cook Company says tha

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Fourth of July Party in Five Points South

By Molly Folse

Where there’s thunder, there’s beer! Five Points South will host a block party featuring live music, food and drinks in conjunction with Thunder on the Mountain on Saturday, July 4. More than 2,000 pe

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Athens Imports wines featured at Little Savannah

By Glenny Brock

Every Tuesday this summer, from June 23 to July 28, Little Savannah will host a Community Farm Table dinner starting at 7 p.m. Each family-style supper will feature fresh food from an Alabama farmer,