REVIEW: Avondale Common House & Distillery

What goes with an amazing day & amazing weather? Amazing food & amazing atmosphere. On this particular day, I ventured out to a spot in Avondale that has been buzzing for quite sometime. I have to be honest, I have received mixed reviews about Avondale Common House & Distillery. Some good and some not so good. You know me.... I have a "see for yourself" attitude. My hungry lunch date and I ventured out to this new spot and we were both met with impressive "everything".

Avondale Common House is located on the same block with Avondale Brewery, one of my faves & one of Birmingham's most popular outdoor venues.


We were greeted promptly upon arrival by their friendly hostess and opted for a comfortable table on the patio.  Our server, Tyler, arrived shortly with 2 glasses of  ice cold "city punch" in hand. (That's water, H2o,.... You get the picture)

He was very knowledgeable of the menu and was able to recommend excellent choices for us pretty quickly.

My date decided upon the Southern Fried Boneless Chicken Breast entree' : A moist & tender GENEROUS sized chicken breast, accompanied by an order of their IPA braised collards, smoked mashed potatoes and "sawmill" gravy.  Folks, this was a darn good entree'. Even though it wasn't mine, I still managed to scarf down  a small portion. The greens are kinda hidden on this picture, but believe me they're there.

Yummmmm! 

I had a hankering for seafood so I opted for the Common House Shrimp & Grits: succulent, blackened shrimp, Andouille sausage, Cheesy cheese grits, peppers, onions and scallions. Amazing flavor. Amazing presentation.

Avondale Common House & Distillery also features an impressive variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads & unique desserts not to mention great home made side dishes.

Their prices are not too bad either. Entree's range from $12-$20 dollars.

Overall, I was impressed with everything from "Greet to Eat"! Despite the mixed reviews, my experience was superb.
I plan to return very soon to try other dishes.

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Avondale Common House & Distillery
4100 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205)703-9895
http://avondalecommonhouse.com/
https://www.facebook.com/avondalecommhouse/

3rd Annual "Graze Birmingham" Farm-To-Fork Dinner

For the 3rd year in a row, Avondale Brewing Co. will host (ASAN) Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network's GRAZE: Birmingham event on Sunday, September 17th from 5pm to 8pm in their backyard. 
 
The freshest and finest Alabama eats will be served, picnic style, created by 17 "pairs" of local farmers and Birmingham chefs!!  Y'all come and enjoy these unique tastings, live music, specialty drinks and more!!
 There will be a WIDE variety of local farmer's, restaurants and other businesses on hand with flavorful dishes for your grazing pleasure.

TICKETS:    Visit http://asanonline.org/graze/ for more information and to purchase tickets.** Buy your ticket by Thursday, September 7th and get an extra drink ticket (2 drinksinstead of 1)!

Sponsorship packages are available. Call (256) 743-0742. 

Event proceeds will support rural farmers who use healthy farming methods. 

According to their website, "ASAN has provided farmer-led training, resources, and a community of support for a growing number of sustainable farmers throughout Alabama. Our members are farmers, educators, business owners, and advocates who share a commitment to a food system that is dynamic, nurturing, just, and sovereign at all levels."

Can't make it to this graze-a-thon? Consider contributing to the ASAN or become a member. Membership includes:

• ASAN bumper sticker
• Access to member-only dinners
• Discounted registration rates for the ASAN Food & Farm Forum(s) and other paid ASAN events throughout the year

Basic membership is available starting at: $25 for individual membership, $50 for farm/household membership, and $200 for business/organization membership.

It's for a good cause!

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Save The Date
Avondale Brewing Company 
201 41st St S
Birmingham, AL 35222  
9/17/17 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
(Rain or Shine)

1st Annual Magic City Mac & Cheese Fest

When I read about this event I could not believe my eyes! A festival dedicated to one of my all time FAVORITE foods! 😋😋

Community Grief Support of Birmingham in conjunction with Avondale Brewing Company will be hosting the first annual Magic City Mac & Cheese Festival on Sun, August 6, 2017 from 1-4 PM. 

This festival is less of a competition and more of a celebration of one of America's most popular dishes. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to try several versions of mac & cheese prepared by some of Birmingham's most popular restaurants and chefs. 

Early Bird tickets are still available at $15.00 per adult. Children ages 6-12 will be admitted for $5.00 and kids 5 & under will be admitted FREE! 

Buffalo Rock will be on site with non-alcoholic beverages for sale. Stop by the bar at Avondale Brewing Company to pick up your favorite local brew. 

Early ticket purchases are HIGHLY suggested as this event is sure to draw a huge crowd. Tickets will be $20.00 at the gate. 

Although this is technically not a competition, all of the mac & cheese recipes will be judged by a group of pre-selected tasters. (What a hard job)

"Community Grief Support is a safe place where people grieving the death of a loved one can find hope and healing and meet with others who have had this experience and understand. Together they learn how to regain control of their lives in an environment of care, comfort and healing." They offer counseling for individuals, couples & families.

Be sure to stop by the donation table. 

Can't make it to the festival? Donate to CGS at http://www.communitygriefsupport.org/donate.php

Avondale Brewing Co is located at 

201 41st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222 


*Streets will be blocked off so arrive early for the best parking selection*

Thank you for your support & thank you for sharing this info! 

The Birmingham Restaurant Raider

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