Adachi

Adachi

Blake George, owner of Adachi in Birmingham, stopped by to tell us about this Japanese-inspired restaurant, located inside the Peabody mansion. In addition to sushi, Adachi offers popular items like the kobe slider and crispy chicken, plus “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover,” a burger inspired by the Birmingham burger contest running this month. It features a crispy, Katsu-style wagyu beef patty, topped with bacon jam, frisée, provolone, caramelized onions and jalapeños, all served on a sesame brioche bun. 


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Social Birmingham

Social Birmingham

Mike Shaw, executive chef of Social Birmingham stopped by to tell us about his “upscale comfort food” restaurant, complete with the only rooftop bar in downtown Birmingham. As a participant in the BirminghamBurger competition, the eatery is offering a French dip, with shaved ribeye on an all-beef patty, is already selling 30 to 40 per day. Stop by for happy hour, lunch, dinner or brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Madam

Madam

Madam, located inside the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, is participating in Birmingham’s month  long burger contest, and is offering a wagyu smash burger with American cheese, a fried egg and Dijonnaise. Executive Chef Jake Szary invites diners throughout the community to visit Madam. Offerings include fresh made pasta, a range of vegetarian appetizers, seafood entrees, a filet and more, plus a full bar, and breakfast and brunch offerings.


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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.