10 spots: Dining Ideas for November
by Richard James
Dreamland
There really isn’t anything like them. Dreamland ribs are the perfect fall food, fitting right in with the other obsession of the season, football and tailgating. Aside from the original Tuscaloosa location and Birmingham’s Southside outpost, you can find Dreamland now in Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Northport and in Roswell and Peachtree Corners in metro Atlanta.
205-933-2133
www.dreamlandbbq.com
1427 14th Avenue, South, Birmingham
Mudtown
This comfortable neighborhood spot is deservedly famous for their burgers, but you should really try some of their great sandwiches. Example: the Jamaica Smokehouse Press with Sweet Tomato Aioli.
205-967-3300
www.mudtownalabama.com
3144 Green Valley Road
Cahaba Heights
Satterfields
Relaxing yet upscale, this is consistently one of Birmingham’s best restaurant experiences. Owner Becky Satterfield and executive chef Haller Magee have a great respect for local food and it shows.
205-969-9690
www.satterfieldsrestaurant.com
3161 Cahaba Heights Road
Cahaba Heights
Bottega
Frank Stitt’s classic Italian tinged with a dash of Southern soul is still the place to be seen, and more importantly to enjoy great food from a master.
205-939-1000
www.bottegarestaurant.com
2240 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham
Brick & Tin Restaurant
The soups are great. The paninis sublime. The lunches sensational. And the commitment to locally sourced food is deeper than you might suspect for a small place. But they think big.
205-808-0582
www.brickandtin.com
214 20th Street North
Birmingham
Cosmo’s
The standard-bearer for great pizza and perfect Sunday brunches in Five Points South. Cosmo’s has stood the test of time exceedingly well
205-930-9971
www.cosmossouthside.com
2012 Magnolia Avenue
Birmingham
Little Savannah
This is a loca-vore treasure in Forest Park with a real commitment to farm to table food, and a refreshing standard of a friendly neighborhood place that just happens to be a great restaurant.
205-591-1119
www.littlesavannah.birminghammenus.com
3811 Clairmont Avenue South
Birmingham
Mix
This great bakery and lunch spot in the former G restaurant location behind One Federal Place has been a great addition to the downtown dining scene, courtesy of well-respected chef Chris Dupont.
205-323-4110
1819 5th Avenue North
Birmingham
Mr. P’s Deli
This classic deli and Birmingham tradition serves a great lunch and is a great source for terrific, fresh meat products. The Italian sausage is a big part of the legend.
205-823-6136
www.mrpdeli.com
813 Shades Crest Road
Bluff Park, Hoover
Shula’s
The legendary football coach has created a legendary steakhouse. Shula’s, located in the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel, feels like an exclusive club with wood paneling and sports memorabilia in glass cases. But football aside, come for the great steaks.
205-444-5750
www.donshula.com
1000 Riverchase Galleria
Hoover
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