8 New and Upcoming Businesses in the Birmingham Area, Including a James Beard Award Nominee
By: Grace Howard | Reviewed by: Callie Morrison | Last updated: August 5, 2024
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1. Curry Corner | English Village
A new family-run Indian restaurant, Curry Corner, is now serving delectable Indian cuisine in English Village. Curry Corner focuses on healthier alternatives, with many of their dishes cooked in Tandoori (clay oven) with Indian spices.
2. Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta | Downtown Bham
Family-owned and operated since 1984, Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta has opened its latest store in the heart of downtown Birmingham. This pizza joint provides a cozy, satisfying eatery experience you won’t want to miss.
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3. Golden Age Wines | 2nd Ave N
Golden Age Wine, a James Beard-nominated wine bar, is preparing to serve wine by the glass in their new outdoor-only location in downtown Birmingham. This will be a completely unique experience to their original retail store, with a focus solely on food and drinks outdoors.
4. Yellowhammer Antiques | Leeds
Currently preparing its grand opening, Yellowhammer Antiques will bring an upscale antique and vintage mercantile to Leeds. Housing a wide range of unique vendors, Yellowhammer is set to be a must-visit for antique lovers.
5. Dave’s Hot Chicken | Vestavia Hills
Get ready for a spice explosion as Dave’s Hot Chicken announces its arrival in Birmingham. Having started in a parking lot in East Hollywood in 2017, Dave’s has gained significant success, opening 199 stores globally with the Birmingham location set to open in Fall 2024.
6. Guthrie’s | Vestavia Hills
Voted USA Today’s third Best Fast Food Fried Chicken chain in the U.S for 2024, Guthrie’s is all set to charm Birmingham with its esteemed fried chicken. Their new restaurant on Montgomery Highway will be open by the end of 2024.
7. Marshalls | Highway 280
Ready to fill your shopping bags with discounted branded designer goods? Marshalls has announced its grand opening on Highway 280 for August 29.
8. Bin Depot | Bessemer
Offering high-quality merchandise at a steal, Bin Depot will woo savvy shoppers in Bessemer. The store will feature a diverse range of products including electronics, home goods, clothing, and toys. Their grand opening is on August 9.
Closing
9. rEVOLVEr resale | Five Points South
The gender-free resale store, rEVOLVEr resale, will unfortunately be closing its doors on August 17th. Known for its support of small businesses and promoting gender-free expression, it is indeed a farewell to this popular second-hand shop.
We welcome all of the new businesses to the Birmingham community and look forward to seeing what they bring in the future!