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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 June 30th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Athens Imports wines featured at Little Savannah

Athens Imports wines featured at Little Savannah

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

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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Good People and growlers in your living room

Good People and growlers in your living room

If you want to enjoy Good People brews at home, you can purchase a half-gallon “growler” bottle from Good People and have it filled at Dee’s Package Store.

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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 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 October 27th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Deepawali celebration

Deepawali celebration

The 14th annual Festival of Lights at Taj India

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Posted on January 10th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Jan. 10-17, 2008

WE ARE WHAT WE EAT & ALWAYS HAVE BEEN: Birminghamians are obsessed with food, with [...]

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Posted on November 17th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Nov. 15 – 22, 2007

THE CONTENTS PAGE IS FULL OF LIES: Yep. The table of contents for Vol. 11, [...]

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Posted on November 3rd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Talking turkey

The bird is the word – and with Thanksgiving less than a month away, it’s [...]

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Posted on November 1st, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Nov. 1-8, 2007

DEAD BUT NOT GONE: That’s the best way to think of your dearly departed, particularly [...]

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Posted on October 29th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

From Russia with love

Did someone say чудесно? You will, no doubt, if you attend the annual Russian Food [...]

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Posted on October 25th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Oct. 25 – Nov. 1, 2007

FINE ART & HAUNTING ARTIFACTS: Visitors to “Pompeii: Tales from an Eruption” will be treated [...]

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Posted on October 5th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Oct. 4-11, 2007

THIRTY YEARS IN THE TAKING: That’s the subhead of this week’s cover story, “Larry Langford’s [...]

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Posted on September 6th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Sept. 6-13, 2007

THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW that says no self-respecting publication in the city of [...]

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Posted on August 12th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Aug. 9-16, 2007

Every year around this time, we Weekly people get sentimental about our halcyon college days [...]

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Posted on August 3rd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Aug. 2 – 9, 2007

Some weeks are full of history and music, and so are some weeklies, particularly this [...]

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 1 day ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society