Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Mixing It Up At Pizitz Food Hall



If you grew up in Birmingham during the Pizitz Department Store glory days, being inside of this building will definitely bring back memories. Saturday afternoon's downtown were a lot different back then. 

These days, as a re-purposed structure, an entirely new set of memories are being made. 
 If you have not been to The Pizitz Food Hall in Downtown Birmingham, you gotta go! Plain & simple. 

There is something for EVERY kind of appetite & budget. 

I had a business meeting with a start-up company on a recent Saturday and was excited when the Food Hall was suggested. I'm always jumping at the chance to try something new each time.

We decided to mix it up a little and grab a little grub from more than one food stall. 

From the menu at Ichicoro Imoto, we decided on a couple of Karaage Rice Bowls. Mine consisted of roasted chicken, rice, pickled veggies, ginger, scallions & garlic. My lunch mate's consisted of all of that with an added soft boiled egg. 




One note about Saturday's at The Pizitz Food Hall, although there is ample seating, it gets pretty crowded and it's definitely a day when families gather for brunch & lunch. So arrive early or be prepared for the large crowds.  







We shared an order of ground turkey egg rolls from Mo:Mo: with a house made dipping sauce. These egg rolls are pretty amazing. Although their famous dumplings are a standout, I'd definitely try these again.

 We washed down our meals with water, but later opted to try a couple of craft cocktails from The Louis Bar at The Pizitz Food Hall which is located in the very center of the food hall. In addition to cocktails, they have a vast selection of wine, beer for those over 21. I tried a glass of their eggnog & my lunch mate had the apple cider mimosa. Just the right finishing touch a very productive meeting. 
 
As usual, The Pizitz Food hall provided a great experience & food variety and makes for a great meeting space. 

Fore more information about these restaurants and other available spaces inside of this historic Birmingham landmark, visit  http://www.thepizitz.com/food-hall/ 

120 19th Street North
Birmingham, 35203 

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Monday, January 22, 2018

The Exceptional Foundation's Chili Cook-Off


How do you like your chili? Meaty? Spicy? Mild

No matter how you like it, you're guaranteed to find just the right flavor at the 

The 2018 competition is sure to grow in attendance & it's all for a great cause! 



The Exceptional Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1993 to serve mentally and physically challenged individuals in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area by targeting social and recreational objectives not met by educational institutions or the community at large.


They provide year-round services to individuals with special needs who have reached the age of 21 and no longer receive services from school systems.  Programs are also offered to the school-age exceptional population through after-school activities and a summer camp.  Daily programs include field trip outings, competitive sports teams and various social events. 

I suggest getting an early bird ticket to avoid the line. 
Just go to  https://exceptionalfoundation.instagift.com/ 

See you there! 

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CHILI COOK-OFF

March 3, 2018 10:30 to 3:00

Brookwood Village

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Friday, January 19, 2018

"Raise Your Glasses at BOURBONHAM!"



It's that time of year again!

Bourbon enthusiasts convene in the Magic City to raise money for the National MS Society.
The event called Bourbonham is Birmingham’s premiere Bourbon and BBQ fundraising event for the National MS Society. Whether you are a bourbon aficionado or novice, BourbonHam is definitely a must for all to experience. Bourbon accompanied with award winning BBQ, live music & the National MS Society make for a great southern event for all to attend. With multiple ticketing options to choose from, patrons will have the opportunity of tasting a selection of over 50 different bourbons/whiskeys along with a sampling of award winning BBQ to indulge in while listening to live music.  You can also catch the AFC & NFC playoff games as they are televised at the event.  In addition to great food & bourbon, there will be a live music performance by the band LiveWire.

Be sure to sign up for an opportunity to win a 25 year old bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle.

This event WILL sell out, trust me! To purchase tickets, visit http://bourbonham.com/tickets/

Remember, this event is a great opportunity to raise money for the National MS Society.
See you there!
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2515 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233


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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

D's Tamales Opens On Birmingham's Southside













Having recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary, D’s Tamales To Go, one of Hueytown’s most popular restaurants is expanding their business by adding a new location in Birmingham’s 5 Points South area. On Wednesday January 24, 2018, the restaurant will have a soft opening which will be open to the public. The address is 2012 Magnolia Avenue South Suite R1, Birmingham, AL, directly under the old Cosmos Pizza location. The grand opening will be announced at a later date.





“We have been looking at expanding to a new location in the 5 Points South area for quite some time. The timing and location seemed to be perfect for growth and it’s everything we wanted in a space. We are beyond excited to become a part of the 5 Points South community. Darryl Crockett will still run the Hueytown location, but I will exclusively run the new location. We will offer the same family friendly environment as we do in Hueytown. We will also have new social media platforms and a new app for this location as well as website enhancements”, said Maria Patterson, owner & general manager of D’s Tamales 5 Points South.
In addition to all of their current menu items, D’s Tamales has added several rice side dishes, fish and burritos as well as an expanded salad menu. 



As a convenience to the UAB family, the restaurant will be accepting Blazer Bucks in the very near future. They will offer lunch specials as well and much more.

The hours for the Southside location will be as follows:
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday:   11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.


D’s Tamales opened in 2007 in the city of Hueytown. Thanks to the community, it has become one of the most family friendly places to eat in the area. D’s serves a variety of dishes including wings of all heat levels, sandwiches, vegan options and their famous hand crafted tamales, originating from an old family recipe.

Check out their existing website & menu at http://dstamales.com/

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

THE JOYFUL FOOD COMPANY


Alabama’s only 100% Paleo-specific bakery has expanded from baked goods to complete Paleo meals. To reflect the changes and updates, the company has re-branded itself as The Joyful Food Company.

The Joyful Food Company was born as Consider It Joy Baking in 2015, but the idea behind it started a few years earlier because of family reasons. 

"Several years ago, my family embraced a grain-free, no processed foods lifestyle to address multiple health issues my son was dealing with, and this meant everything we ate was homemade,” said Elizabeth Wood, the founder.

The changes in diet and lifestyle were a success in Wood’s personal life, but she knew other families were struggling with many of the same issues. While there was vast interest in the Paleo lifestyle by the community, the time commitment, learning curve of new ingredients and the frustration of recipe failures were huge deterrents. 


"I wanted to help, so I did the only thing I knew how to do--I baked! We started small as just a bakery, but soon, customers began asking for meals as well,” Wood said.

That’s when Rebecca Wanagat joined the team. Like Wood, she was a mom on a mission, who educated herself on the Paleo lifestyle in a quest to improve her family's health. Soon the two were selling as many meals as they were muffins! However, many of the citizens haven’t been made aware of the addition of meal options.

To celebrate the growth, “Consider it Joy Baking” will be launched as “The Joyful Food Company” on January 4th, where the community is invited out for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11 am and the team will be hosting a huge giveaway for 4 weeks of Paleo bundles ($396 value).

For more information on The Joyful Food Company , visit their website at https://www.thejoyfulfoodco.com/

Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thejoyfulfoodco/
Check out their Instagram page as well https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulfoodco/

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The Joyful Food Company
759 Shades Mountain Plaza
Bluff Park, AL 35226