Botany Birmingham

Botany Birmingham

Plant expert Jake Janowitz runs Botany Birmingham, a specialty plant shop that offers rare indoor houseplants and plantscaping services. They cater to plant enthusiasts with a variety of unique plants and expert guidance for plant care. You can spot Botany Birmingham in local farmers markets during the warmer months, but they also host a climate controlled showroom where customers can explore their curated plant collections. Botany Birmingham emphasizes creating lush, green spaces both at home and in commercial settings.

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

Moe Zahr, owner of Paris Baguette in Birmingham, told us about some of the unique items you can find in the bakery cafe, including cronuts, which are shaped like a donut but have a flaky croissant texture. Everything in the cafe is baked fresh daily, and there’s a wide variety of treats to choose from, as well as sandwiches and salads. Zahr said Paris Baguette’s Italian blend coffee, called Lavazza, has a unique, sought-after taste. Stop in for seasonal items like the lemon mochi donut, or standard favorites like fruit pastries, cakes and cake slices.

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Birmingham Farmers Market

Birmingham Farmers Market

Jaimi Brook, events and operations manager for the City of Birmingham, stopped by to tell us about this Sunday market, which runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 660 N. Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham. This year, the market will debut the strawberry jam-boree on June 16, plus old favorites like second Sunday fitness events. Browse locally grown products and artisan goods from 40 to 50 vendors every weekend.

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Bella Piatti Italian Restaurant

Bella Piatti Italian Restaurant

If you’re looking for a seat at Bella Piatti, a high-end Italian restaurant in downtown Birmingham, it’s best to call and make a reservation. The owner, Nino Cutraro, spoke with us about his popular eatery, which often hosts celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci and many more. Here you can enjoy authentic Italian dishes like calamari, orecchiette con rapini, tagliatelle bolognese and more, plus weekly specials. You could also take your chances for a prime seat at the bar or on the new outdoor patio, both first come, first served.  

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Birmingham Pub

Birmingham Pub

If you’re looking for a gastropub experience in a fun atmosphere, head to Birmingham Pub. Offering craft cocktails like Pretty in Pink and others made with fresh squeezed juices, along with from-scratch dishes like pierogi and Grey Goose shrimp penne, the pub in downtown Birmingham is a popular destination for lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. Blendi Suvaria, general manager of Birmingham Pub, described a diverse brunch menu that includes everything from lemon ricotta pancakes to omelets and a healthy acai bowl. As it gets warmer, the upstairs bar windows will open up to add to the celebratory atmosphere. Online reservations are available through Open Table.

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