re: Birmingham eats and drinks recommendations?

Highlands-the bar side. Better call ahead to get a seat-5 Points South

Bottega (Cafe side- you can order off the restaurant menu if you prefer)- 5 Points

Hot & Hot Fish Club- 5 Points. Very expensive and the portion sizes are skimpy but you cannot find a better tasting meal

The Garage- a very cool dive. Walking distance from Bottega or Hot & Hot. On a 1 way not the easiest to find. Cash only. Great sandwiches and ice cold beer.

Ocean-5 Points

Dram/Avo- Mtn Brook

Jinsei (killer sushi)- Homewood

Surin- numerous locations. All same menu. Mtn Brook-Crestline Village. 5 Points. Highway 280.

Sol Y Luna- Tapas and killer margaritas- Lakeview

El Barrio- Upscale mexican- downtown

Saw's- hands down the best pulled pork BBQ in the city- Homewood and Saw's Soul Kitchen with bigger menu in Avondale next to Avondale Brewery.

Ollie Irene-Mtn Brook Village