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As a new mom, date-nights can be fewer and far between. But, my husband and I still make it a priority at least a few times a month. One of my favorite parts about date nights is getting dressed up a little nicer and getting to try one of the many new fabulous restaurants Birmingham keeps getting! See below for a simple date- Date Night night outfit for a little inspiration this month. The best part? I bet you already have most of these items in your closet. And if you don’t have a chunky oversized cardi, OTK boots, black jeggings, a piko top or layering jewelry, do yourself a favor and get in on these staple pieces.
Bag This classic Michael Kors bag has been through it with me. I transition it through many seasons and it’s great because it goes from holding extra baby toys to sophisticated date night with no effort.
No baby = lots of jewelry! I layer it on when he’s not around to try to break each piece. Local designer Kate Morris Jewelry or KMJ as her loyal fans call her is my current obsession.
Transition Necklace With the Birmingham temperature I’m all about layering necklaces when I can. That shark Boots These Sam Edelman OTK boots being a little, well, temperamental tooth makes me excited for Spring and the shorter are one of my top 3 favorite pairs of this time of year a great throw on necklace goes with EVERYTHING. shoes...EVER. Enough said. If you don’t long cardigan helps you transition already have OTK boots, for the love, from the warm start to an evening Earrings please treat yourself now. to the chillier temps as the night When I’m not around the baby who might wears on. rip my ear lobe apart, I go for a little more dangly earring. These are fun and on trend with the exposed agate stone and gold drip.
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Friday Afternoon > Grab a drink at The Peabody’s lobby, After Lunch > Go to Stax. Stax is a major link in Memphis’ IF YOU GO > and try to check out the ducks before they exit the Red music legacy, and more economical and easier in-and-out Carpet at 5 to their roof-top lodgings. (The roof provides than Graceland. Be sure to visit the record store. Where to stay:
a decent view of the River as well). - James Lee House in Victorian Village WITH THE KIDS: Visit the Memphis Zoo. Memphis A wonderful, more intimate experience. the Weekender Friday Night > Walk next door and hit the Rendezvous. has probably one of the best zoos in the country, with new - Talbot Heirs (You want to sit downstairs in the basement. It’s the additions and exhibits frequently being opened. Their next Funky, different and completely off the One of the great things about Birmingham is it’s centrality in the heart of the Southeast. original dining area.) Make sure you’re prepared to big renovation is the hippo exhibit opening in early May. radar. (Great for groups) Its proximity means your usually just a few hours’ drive to so many great spots. drink some draft beer, and make sure you start with the - The Peabody The lobby is why you stay here. About Town will be featuring a different spot each issue. Dinner > Make plans to try Hog and Hominy. Its Italian Rendezvous Special Plate - an assortment of meats, cheese, - Bass Pro Shops peppers, crackers, etc. cooking with Southern roots’ was voted a top-12 restaurant Do your own research on this one. It’s by GQ. It’s further out east than where you’ve been hanging a different experience, but has stellar Friday Late Night > Walk or grab a quick ride to Beale out thus far, but the 15 to 20-minute drive from downtown accommodations in the Bass Pro Shops in Memphis Minus Graceland Street. The best advice is to just play it by ear, as far as which is worth it. the Pyramid. places you want to visit. - The River Inn at Harbor Town On the river just north of the downtown Memphis center. A hard place to leave. Like most New Yorkers who have never Memphis is the youngest of Tennessee’s been to the Statue of Liberty, most major cities, founded in 1819 as a planned THE DEAL WITH BAR BQ: Memphians have never been to Graceland. city by a group of wealthy Americans In fact, most probably aren’t really sure including future president Andrew Jackson. - Payne’s where it is, outside of that it’s on the south Its river spot, high-trade status meant new Not in the best neighborhood, and its no frills end of town in a bad neighborhood. Don’t ideas and expressions were ingrained into its approach make it a true Memphis joint. - Cozy Corner get me wrong, you should go. But there are culture. Not only the music legacy, but also Just rebuilt. It’s the spot for a sloppy a million-and-one articles on Graceland, its entire artistic community. experience. and Memphis has a lot more to offer. - Corky’s Memphians are Memphians first, and only They may have sold their soul a bit when The Bluff City is a great party town, kind Tennessean by formality. If you don’t know, they franchised, but it’s tough to argue of like a milder version of New Orleans. Memphis has a nice downtown trolley that can at least help you should. Memphis is not as safe as that it’s not some of the best there is. - The Bar BQ Shop Both share the Southern Mississippi River you get to downtown spots. It runs until 8 p.m. on Fridays Birmingham. Great neighborhoods are right Awesome spot in mid-town. Award and 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Check matatransit.com for routes. culture. around the corner from bad ones. The best winning -Dancing Pigs sauce. And BBQ advice- pay attention and don’t be dumb. spaghetti if you’re into that. - The Commissary Levitt Shell amphitheater located in Overton Park. Great Bar BQ but it’s out East just inside Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert here on July 30, 1954. of Germantown. - Rendezvous Go because it’s an institution, and there’s a reason for it. Totally Memphis, and the Saturday Morning > After you’ve done your wait staff is legendary. best to sleep in, possibly moderately or severely hungover, hit the Majestic Grill on Main Street, Clockwise from left: Payne’s Bar BQ, Stax, Pizza from Hog & Hominy, Terrace at River Inn
PHOTOGRAPHY: JUSTIN FOX BURKS PHOTOGRAPHY: The Arcade on South Main (Memphis’ oldest café), or Tamp WHERE TO SEE LIVE MUSIC: After Diner > Head back downtown. Memphis has several and Tap (downtown as well) which is a trendy spot right late-night spots, and can be packed after 11 and dead - Bar DKDC now. before 10. For a real taste of Memphis culture, check out Great place to catch the locals. the former whorehouse Ernestine & Hazel’s or if you’re - Lafayette’s After Breakfast > Head Hurting? Need to relax? If the Evokes a storied past. It boasts live bands partying hard, check out Paula & Raiford’s Disco. Cash weather is nice, take some time to see the river. The seven nights a week. only, fun starts later, like 11 p.m., on weekends only. They best spot is the National Ornamental Metal Museum if - The Levitt Shell do serve beer in forties but offer liquor now as well. you need to veg. If you’re feeling active, Hit Beale Street A great amphitheater that consistently gets great acts. Landing and Butler Park River Walk. Heading Home > Hit Sun Studio opening at 10 a.m., and - The Hi Tone get a T-shirt. Worth the visit, but you may be surprised The environment is very conducive to Before Lunch > Visit the Lorrainne Hotel. Memphis has having the best time possible, and the how small it is. Then grab lunch. The river has brought in a done a great job with the national landmark and it can be staff is great. lot of Asian culture and some incredible Vietnamese food. properly enjoyed in roughly an hour-and-a-half. - The Buccaneer There are several to choose from, but check out Phuong Known 20 years ago as the place to drink Long if you’re a bit adventurous. It’s not located in the most underage, it’s still a dive bar, but with Lunch > Next door to the Lorraine is Central Bar-BQ. glamorous strip, but it’s very authentic. awesome music. Many Memphians consider this the city’s best. For more info visit the Memphis Cheat Sheet at ilovememphisblog.com Tom and Sarah Warburton Kelley and Charlie Norwood Tatum and Allison Lassiter, Carmen and Madding King, Dan and Ashley Johnson
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Alabama Ballet hosted an evening of dinner and dancing at the sixteenth annual Pointe Ball at The Club. Proceeds from the night made extensive education and scholarship programs possible. The event began with an intim ate performance by Alabama
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Gallery bar grand opening
Recently opened in English Village, Gallery Bar kicked off the new year Al Rabiee, Audrey Pannell, Marlyn Wilson with an event featuring complimentary Audrey Pannell, Anne Wright, Catherine Bedingfield, Bill Stoeffhaas oysters and appetizers and the chance
Madeline Bowles, Lacey Woodroof the sample the bar’s array of unique cocktails as well as beer and wine JJEyesOptical.com • Downtown Homewood offerings. The event proceeds went to benefit Firehouse Shelter Ministries. Thank you to all the guests that made Gallery Bar’s Grand Opening such a hit! Phil Croft, Mark and Mary Sue LaGory
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Claire Manas, Meg and Jim Cole, Marleigh Jones, Kayla Zimmerman, Blake Richardson Ricky Bromberg, Diane Selman phoenix ball
Tyler Watts, Jessica Gibson Jesse Holt, Mallory Wyatt, Sophie Burge, Stewart Parks The Phoenix Ball sets the standard for Ben Handerson, Sam Nicolle, Percy Burnett elite Birmingham-area social events and once again out-did itself. The event was extremely successful in helping the Phoenix Club raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Alabama. The Club donated $30,000 to the B&GC last year, and this year’s Ball had the highest attendance ever! Iron City was electric all night and featured a surprise lightshow performance from renowned DJ Mickey Nightrain! Forrest Langston, Emma Harms, Alexander Oneal
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Elizabeth Jordan, Lacy Wise, Kaitlin Reisinger
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Holly and Billy Saliski, Nicolas and Anna Claire Clapper The G3 team remained the number one team in Birmingham all throughout the 2015 year breaking home-selling records! To celebrate the year, the Gusty Gulas Group got together at Avondale Brewing Company. The night was catered by RX Catering,
Mickey Milsap, Kristen McGee, Alex Gogol and entertainment was provided by J-Ko. The G3 team is looking forward Michael Lindley, Laura Gulino, Lauren Murphree to breaking even more records in the Layla and Ray Humphries 2016 home-selling year!
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Deanna and Lane Hollis Tracy and Tommy Patton, Courtney Deshazo Christopher showhouse
Christopher Architecture and Interiors hosted an open house tour of the Christopher Showhouse that benefited Open Hands OverflowingH earts. President of Christopher Architecture and Interiors, Chris Reebals, has a family member who was diagnosed with Leukemia this past year, so the cause
hit close to home and he wanted to find an Ryan and Angie Killingsworth impactful way to join OHOH in their mission
Riley and Jessica to end childhood cancer. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales at the tour went to Open Hands Overflowing Hearts. This project showcased the design work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors and highlighted local, regional, and national vendors, suppliers and contractors. The goal was to display beautiful designs, talented craftsmen and quality products while raising money to help end childhood cancer. Christian Rice, Rulondo King Amy and Adam Wilson
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Hayden Patton, Sarah Stewart
Chris Reebals
ABouT 38 Town Kimberly and Mike Jackson Heatherly and Bob Marlow Cherish Franklin, Pierre Archaud Catherine Potnente, Mandy Cox, Kat Nichols Heather Lipscomb, Jennifer Myers Natasha Logan, Tiffany Johanneson
Sarah, George and Mattie Gaskin
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Tiffany Baker, Caitlyn Gieser orange theory fitness Red Nose Ball grand opening
Derrick Deal, Valerie Smith After several long months, The 24th Annual Red Nose Ball Bridgett and Efrem Miller Orangetheory Fitness Downtown welcomed more than 1,000 attendees Birmingham is finally open. from throughout Alabama. The Ball OrangeTheory decided to cut the raised more than $550,000, a record- Chris Mays, Katherine D’Ambra ribbon with the ones it was built for- breaking amount for the organization! YOU. To thank everyone who joined, All of these funds will directly support Orangetheory had food and drinks, Camp Smile-A-Mile’s year-round amazing raffle prizes, music, and a programs for pediatric oncology photo booth. patients, survivors and their families.
Tad and Paltte Hunter, Stephanie and Mike Mullen Melodie and Corey Wilson Kristen and Tripp Watson Katrina Stidham, Christy Tortorigi Kit Fairley, Caroline Little, Emily Sanford
Tristan Tillette, Tony Chavers, Marcia Pitts
Jenna Kuzma, Jeff Molette David and Olivia Dorn
Savannah Lanier, Richard Derieux, Jennifer Amundsen, Wendy Garner Alex Lawley, Katie Stripling Tim and Allison Greg Ashley Anderson. Jon Register, Carolyn Potter Lisa and BIlly Bridell
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The 12th annual Valentine Gala benefited Scott Shinbaum, Anna Morris the Alabama Wildlife Center and featured a variety of chocolate concoctions from Birmingham’s best restaurants, caterers and bakeries. Appetizers and beverages were served while participants enjoyed a silent auction, live auction and music at the event. Wild About Chocolate was fullcircleforestpark.com 3908 Clairmont Ave S. held at The Harbert Center in downtown [email protected] Birmingham. 205-440-1975
Kristen and Tripp Watson Adam Williams, Meghan Ryan, Sarah Jackson, Shea Scully, Zade Denny, Michael Neil
Cindy and Mark Steele, Lisa and Adam Arrington
Alicia and Alyson Blanchard, Chris Gams, Lauren Duckworth Alex Lawley, Katie Stripling Doug Adair, Pam Allen Ashley Anderson. Jon Register, Carolyn Potter Lisa and BIlly Bridell
Amy and Eric VanElkan Shannon and Jim Shelton, Alice, Leisha and Vance Harris
ABouT 42 Town Emily Morris, Jo Beth Witts, Karis Kells, Johnny Crane Mike and Christine Lewter, Marie Creig, Jake Knight Allison Eden, Amanda Lloyd Mary Laura Day, Lindsay Hembree, Lauren White, Lee Ann Petty, Martina Winston
Sarah, George and Mattie Gaskin
Regina phelange, Ashley Huckeba, Lindsay Bean, Elaine Anderson Allison Eden, Hannah Benak, Barbara Mulligan Katie and Luke Kennedy a night under Janet Matheson, Reid Ellis the big top all Aces casino night The Junior Board of Glenwood hosted “A Night Under the Big Top,” this Junior Achievement of Alabama was February, in support of Glenwood pleased to host All Aces - a casino night Autism & Behavioral Health Center. at Good People Brewery. Attendees Proceeds from the gala event were enjoyed casino cash and beer and tried
Rebecca Early, Courtney Ingalls, Cathy Ingalls, Sarah Fisk used to benefit children and adults Jane Drennen, Ginger Thuston their luck at the tables. It was a night full with autism spectrum disorders and of fun. Junior Achievement’s Junior Board provide evaluation and diagnostic raises scholarship funds for students who services, early intervention programs hope to be future entrepreneurs. like Glenwood’s preschool, education Christopher and Alana Thornton, Barbara and Patrick Mulligan
and treatment services, at-home Katy Wise, Herb Brooks Jonte Willams, D Davis, Iman Aaron, Randall Dunn, Willie Jones Katie Grisom, Juliana Giddens family counseling and consultation Adam Talmage, Richard Danner, Miranda Eddy, Christopher Fowler and training for teachers and professionals across the state.
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Emily Morris, Jo Beth Witts Ellie Dowden, Lucy Newton Shannon and Jim Shelton, Alice, Leisha and Vance Harris
ABouT 44 Town ABouT 45 Town OUR 1st Annual readers’ poll B best of ham
ABouT 47 Town B B best of ham best of ham Best BRUNCH Best Place to Bring a First Date Barons’ Game 33.20% Bamboo on 2nd 9.94% Chez Fon Fon 27.24% El Barrio 24.24% Other 5.37%
Best GIrls’ Night Out
Grand Bohemian 30.29% Vino/Gallery Bar 1930 18.93% Collins Bar 25.39% Jinsei 18.71% other 6.68% y
Best Place to meet after work Best new restaurant AR IOUS O T H ER S V JOH NNy ’S D y r o n’ s L ow C ou ntr R OW E ’S A n o t h er Br ok en Egg Carrigan’s 44% Bamboo on 2nD 37.59% 5 Pts Oyster House 22.41% 32.42% 10.34% 26.42% 8.69% 22.03% PARAMOUNT 17% ovenbird 19.04% skycastle 17.11% Cocina Superior 13% Other 3.86%
Best CONCERT VENUE blue monkey 9%
OAK MOUNTAIN Amphitheatre 31%
iron city 24% dram 7%
workplay 16% otey’s 5% Saturn 15%
Other 14% oTHER 5% B B best of ham best of ham Best PARK
Railroad 53.53% oak mountain 21.57% red mountain 15.10% Ruffner 8.43% Other 1.37%
Best Neighborhood bar
Otey’s 52.80% blackwell’s 12.84% oak HILL 12.63% grey bar 9.73% parkside 9.00% OTHER 3.10%
Best sushi jinsei... 33.81% surin... 26.80% bamboo on 2nd... 26.19% chuck’s fish... 9.28% other... 9.28% best ANNUAL B B best of ham best of ham Best patio/OUTDOOR SEATING CHARITY EVENT
Schoolhouse Rock ROJO 28% 39%
BOTTEGA 24%
Grand Bohemian 16%
vino 11%
Slice 11%
Other 10%
Best place to host an event % Funky Fish Fry Good People 29.03% 11 old car heaveN 26.24% the florentine 18.71% THE CLUBHOUSe 10.75% IRON CITY 6.50% THE CLUB 5.40% OTHER 3.37%
15% Crawfest
% A Night Under the Big Top 20
best local music Festival
Sloss FEST 57.86% SLICE FEST 24.29% secret stages 10.24% other 5.24% various others combined 15% Happenin fest 2.38% photo: Leslyn Bantley B B best of ham best of ham
Best High-end restaurant Best Hotel Best PLACE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE highlands bar & grill 40.16% GRAND bohemian 52.64% Hot and Hot Fish Club 30.22% Tutwiler 20.73% gianmarco’s 16.70% Uptown WestiN 14.43% ocean 8.75% aloft 8.94% other 4.17% other 3.25% A CILI Ty o r G R OU P
Best margarita
E X ER CIS F TACO MAMA 34.29% cocina superior 20.71%
O T H ER rojo 18.33% CHU R CH C h ar i t y e v ent
U RANT /B AR RE S TA cantina 14.52% el barrio 9.00% 34.18% 7.16% 26.56% 28.41% 3.70% other 3.14%
Best LATE-NIGHT BAR
Collins BAR 27.85% carrigan’s 24.26% nana funks 21.10% marty’s PM 20.25% other 6.54% B B best of ham best of ham
best PLACE to eat when you’re hungover
original pancake houSE 28.72% milo’s 26.07% big bad breakfaST 19.35% jack brown’s 17.31% WAFFLE HOUSE 6.55% OTHER 2.00% B B best of ham best of ham Best LOCAL BREWERY
avondale 39.45% Good People 27.42% Best PLACE TO SEE AND BE SEEN cahaba 21.10% trim TAB 11.44%
Bottega cafe 29.61% ART ON THE ROCKS 29.19% highlands bar 15.94% Miss Myra’s saw’s MOE’s saw’s saw’s grand bohemian bar 15.94% other 4.55%
Moe’s saw’s full moon jim ‘N Nick’s saw’s photo opinions- not part of results below best BAR BQ
SAW’S 61.10% jim ‘n nick’S 11.96% miss myra’s 8.18% moe’s 7.60% full moon 6.16% OTHER 5.00% saw’s moe’s Dreamland
saw’s moe’s Saw’s Saw’s Saw’s
Miss Myra’s Bob Syke’s Jim ’n Nick’s saw’s Dreamland B B best of ham best of ham
best place to buy wine
neighborhood hops & Vine 17.47% hop city 15.66% western 38.55% Piggly wiggly 22.89% other 5.42% best entertainment district
loft district 15.62%
lakeview 53.85%
uptown 13.52%
5pts./southside 10.49% other 6.53%
photo: Andi Rice. KC Projects
best SPORTS BAR
Paramount 26.92%
On Tap 22.87%
billy’s 18.22%
Otey’s 26.52%
OTHERS 5.47% Coleman and Maureen Sears
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