One of my great friends told me about a deli that was a must try. Heading up the mountain to Bluff Park between Birmingham and Hoover, Alabama is where I came across the little place called Mr. P’s Deli. It is a deli, butcher shop, and market all in one. You can get an array of sandwiches to either eat there or take home. Want to cook some fresh steaks or pork chops at home? Mr. P’s has you covered. Need a bottle of wine to go with that steak? They have a nice selection of wine to choose from.…
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I have written about several awesome restaurants throughout Birmingham. Just when I thought I had visited all the hot spots, I was told about an Italian restaurant that was a must try. Gianmarco’s is a small restaurant located in the Homewood area. The parking lot is tiny so be prepared to possibly have to park on the street. As soon as I walked in I could smell pizza and garlic. It made me even hungrier than I already was. The entrance takes you through their car area. It’s a small space but if you are looking for a quick bite…
Leave a CommentIt had been a while since I had sushi and I was hungry for it. A friend of mine at work recommended I try her favorite sushi restaurant, Rock n Roll Sushi. Just by the name I could tell that the theme of the restaurant would be music. Sure enough, when I walked in I saw guitars and posters decorating the walls. I sat at the bar so I could watch them make all the different rolls. They have a large menu of creative rolls named after different bands and artists, like the KISS Roll or the Elvis Roll.…
Leave a CommentI found another wonderful place to have Sunday brunch. Galley and Garden is a quaint old house that has been converted into a restaurant. It is located in the 5 Points District of Birmingham. There is no parking lot so you will need to valet park but it is convenient. The old house was very cute. When you walk through the front door you enter the foyer where the hostess will greet you. I was seated in one of the room to the left of the entryway. I pictured this room as the old dining room of the house. The…
Leave a CommentForty-Five minutes north of Birmingham, Alabama is the small town of Hanceville. I had passed through when I went to visit The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament founded by Mother Mary Angelica. After spending a few hours at the shrine, I had worked up an appetite. As I was heading back toward the highway, I noticed a sign for Luna’s BBQ and thought that would be a perfect place to stop. Considering the parking lot was full of cars, I figured this was a good choice. The staff was extremely welcoming as soon as I walked through…
Leave a CommentAvo is located upstairs from Dram Whiskey Bar that I have mentioned on Twitter before. I remember that my bartender at Dram said that Avo had a great Sunday brunch so I knew I had to try them out. Brunch would not be complete without a mimosa. Avo had an Italian mimosa on the menu that I had to try. This mimosa was sparkling wine with grapefruit juice, and an Aperol floater. It was not as sweet as a regular mimosa, the grapefruit juice made it tart, but it was good and a great way to start off brunch.…
Leave a CommentThere are so many great places to get seafood and oysters in Gulf Shores. Another restaurant I wanted to try has been around for over 30 years – Original Oyster House. I was excited to see a giant Gator greeting customers at the door! Naturally they had several options of oysters on their menu. I ordered their parmesan garlic oysters. They bake their oysters, they are not grilled like other restaurants I have been to. They are covered in garlic, butter, parsley, and cheese. These oysters were good but they did not have the same smoky flavor that grilled oysters have.…
Leave a CommentJust across the street from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico sits Wintzell’s Oyster House. They have been serving oysters to beachgoers for over 75 years. They started in Mobile in 1938 by Mr. J. Oliver Wintzell. He was apparently known for his witty sayings and you can still see his influence in the décor around the restaurant. One of those witty sayings is right there on the menu: “Fried, Stewed, or Nude”. I was there for the Chargrilled oysters. I knew they would be fresh and I was so excited. They came out sizzling, covered in butter and…
Leave a CommentWhen I was told that Wasabi Juan’s makes sushi burritos I was intrigued by the concept. A combination of sushi and Mexican food is something that I have never seen in all of my travels. Their menu is written on a big chalkboard wall. I read over all the options of tacos and burritos. Everything sounded good so I had a hard time deciding what to try. To make the decision easier I went for two items that were noted as being fan favorites. I started with their 4:20 nachos. These were not any ordinary nachos. These were made…
Leave a CommentIf you have been following my blog then you have noticed that I love Sunday brunch. I was looking for new place to try and Village Tavern popped up on my list. When I researched them I noticed they have several locations around the country. Just taking a quick glance at their menu U saw a couple of things I wanted to try, so I made a reservation. The inside of Village Tavern was beautiful. It reminded me of a fancy ski lodge, high ceilings with wood beams and huge rustic chandeliers. The kitchen was open to the seating area…
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