An institution in itself, the Green Top BBQ is an iconic restaurant in Alabama. Standing firm on its ground since 1950's, this restaurant proclaims to serve the best barbecue on planet Earth. Located in the small city of Dora, Green Top serves some amazing barbecue dishes, that are hard to find anywhere else. The Alabama-style chicken sandwich, with white sauce is a signature dish of Green Top; and has seen customers coming over the years, just to taste this amazing preparation. For a mere USD4.95, you get this wholesome sandwich, which can be gulped down with a large cola or beer. Bar-B-Que Plate, Smoked Chicken Plate and Loaded Bacon Potato are some other delicacies that are highly recommended on their menu.
Even though this restaurant is named after a town in the region of Emilia-Romagna, the focus inside the wood-fired ovens is definitely Neapolitan. Award-winning Birmingham chef James Lewis creates not only delicious pies, but his kitchen makes its own pasta daily. For instance, the spaghetti with lamb sausage, mint, local heirloom tomatoes and parsley is novel, yet simple and the Brown Butter Poached Lobster Risotto is extraordinary. The interior is modern with sleek bars, tables and floors, and since it is located across the way from the Market at Pepper Place, it is a nice spot to visit after shopping.
Located on 11th Avenue in the entertainment and shopping area of Five Points South, Surin West serves Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. There are two dining rooms and a popular sushi bar. The service is fast, the food is fresh, and the menu is eclectic. They offer everything from sushi to Thai curry dishes to Chinese favorites.
A traditional Chinese restaurant with uniformly high-quality dishes. The egg rolls are crisp, not soggy, and a good start with fresh hot and sour soup. General Tso's chicken is a favorite as well. A variety of chicken, pork, beef and vegetable options are available.
With locations all around the Southern U.S. Newk's is a chain restaurant that serves American comfort food at a great price. The menu features sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, desserts and a section for the little ones that includes a delicious mac n' cheese. Since it is a franchise operation, menus will vary, however one thing is certain, the salad and sandwich pairings are excellent.
With just this location and another in Las Vegas, celebrity chef Todd English presents a mishmash of dishes that range from classic sliders and chicken wings to lobster rolls and Ahi tuna wontons. One look at the menu and you will see many familiar items like fish & chips, French dips, Reuben sandwiches and burgers, but chef Todd amplifies them with his own particular flair. Just as with his location in Vegas, this space exudes modern elegance with a tinge of nostalgia in the tin ceilings and open bay window seating, and it is far more convivial than pretentious.
Even though this restaurant is named after a town in the region of Emilia-Romagna, the focus inside the wood-fired ovens is definitely Neapolitan. Award-winning Birmingham chef James Lewis creates not only delicious pies, but his kitchen makes its own pasta daily. For instance, the spaghetti with lamb sausage, mint, local heirloom tomatoes and parsley is novel, yet simple and the Brown Butter Poached Lobster Risotto is extraordinary. The interior is modern with sleek bars, tables and floors, and since it is located across the way from the Market at Pepper Place, it is a nice spot to visit after shopping.
An institution in itself, the Green Top BBQ is an iconic restaurant in Alabama. Standing firm on its ground since 1950's, this restaurant proclaims to serve the best barbecue on planet Earth. Located in the small city of Dora, Green Top serves some amazing barbecue dishes, that are hard to find anywhere else. The Alabama-style chicken sandwich, with white sauce is a signature dish of Green Top; and has seen customers coming over the years, just to taste this amazing preparation. For a mere USD4.95, you get this wholesome sandwich, which can be gulped down with a large cola or beer. Bar-B-Que Plate, Smoked Chicken Plate and Loaded Bacon Potato are some other delicacies that are highly recommended on their menu.
Located on 11th Avenue in the entertainment and shopping area of Five Points South, Surin West serves Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. There are two dining rooms and a popular sushi bar. The service is fast, the food is fresh, and the menu is eclectic. They offer everything from sushi to Thai curry dishes to Chinese favorites.
A traditional Chinese restaurant with uniformly high-quality dishes. The egg rolls are crisp, not soggy, and a good start with fresh hot and sour soup. General Tso's chicken is a favorite as well. A variety of chicken, pork, beef and vegetable options are available.
With locations all around the Southern U.S. Newk's is a chain restaurant that serves American comfort food at a great price. The menu features sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, desserts and a section for the little ones that includes a delicious mac n' cheese. Since it is a franchise operation, menus will vary, however one thing is certain, the salad and sandwich pairings are excellent.
With just this location and another in Las Vegas, celebrity chef Todd English presents a mishmash of dishes that range from classic sliders and chicken wings to lobster rolls and Ahi tuna wontons. One look at the menu and you will see many familiar items like fish & chips, French dips, Reuben sandwiches and burgers, but chef Todd amplifies them with his own particular flair. Just as with his location in Vegas, this space exudes modern elegance with a tinge of nostalgia in the tin ceilings and open bay window seating, and it is far more convivial than pretentious.