Birmingham
September 05, 2010
Chen Chow in Birmingham

Birmingham Insider's Guide

Tony. Posh. Chic. Old money. New money. Old school. New school. Birmingham is where the elite meet on the street. The northern suburb has a park-and-walk downtown with boutiques both opulent and eclectic. At night, young pros and sophisticates belly up to its bars and paint this town. Here's where our insiders like to play there.


Aaron Alston

An successful entrepreneur, he takes advantage of much of what Birmingham has to offer. He goes everywhere,  from places low-key and relaxed to stylish and jam-packed.

Patrick Thompson

At one point, the city guy/stylist/design guy type didn't think he could like the tony 'burb, but he's grown fond of his work locale despite himself.

Nicole Rupersburg

One of Detroit's most prolific bloggers is also one of the city's biggest foodies, it turns out.

Michael Geiger

A foodie with an actual culinary degree, he's got a license to be extra picky. He's also a DJ who spins everything from house to hip hop and more.

Our Picks


Shop

Tender
Clothing

110 Couture
Clothing

peasant
Clothing


Music and Entertainment

Birmingham 8 Theatre
Movies,Theaters

Toast
Restaurants


Staying Overnight

Eat & Drink

Brooklyn Pizza
Restaurants

Forté Restaurant
Restaurants

Streetside Seafood
Restaurants


After Dark

Chen Chow
Restaurants


Cafes and Hangouts

Toast
Restaurants

Whistle Stop
Restaurants

After Dark: Peak Hours


Monday after 8 p.m.

The Corner Bar
Bars

 

Thursday after 10 p.m.

220 & Edison's
Bars

 

Sunday after Noon

Forté Restaurant
Restaurants

 

Tuesday after 8 p.m. (Salsa night)

Toast
Restaurants

 

Friday after 9 p.m.

Streetside Seafood
Restaurants

 

Wednesday after 9 p.m.

Dick O' Dow's
Bars

 

Saturday after 11 p.m.

Chen Chow
Restaurants

 

 

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