MARCH: JOHN'S CITY DINER

THE CHOW DOWN PICK OF THE MONTH IS...

www.johnscitydiner.com

112 21st Street North

Downtown Bham

205.322.6014

THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND

5:30-UNTIL

Hey Girls!

Happy LATE St. Patty's Day.  I hope you all found your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, or at least drank a green beer... or consumed something green!! 

Sorry for the late notice this month.  March has tried to sneak right on by... and I think the pollen is finally getting to me!  We all have a lot going on.  So, I understand if you can't make it, but try if you can!

I have a list of prospective restaurants to try for Chow Down, and I am just going down my list.  Next month, I think we are going to try Crestline Tavern, and sit outside if the pollen isn't too bad.  If you ever have a suggestion, especially for a new or unique place, feel free to offer up your idea! 

See yall this week!!

FEBRUARY: VINO

THE CHOW DOWN PICK OF THE MONTH IS...

1930 CAHABA ROAD

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL

35223

205.870.8404

(located in English Village)

vinobirmingham.com

*TUESDAY IS WINE NIGHT*

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

5:00PM-UNTIL

I will have to call ahead with reservations, so...

GIVE ME A 'VINO' IF YOU CAN MAKE IT!

SEE YALL TUESDAY!



JANUARY: BOTTEGA

It's time to get Chow Down back up and runnin'!!

Unless someone opposes,

let's stick to having our monthly dinner 

during the 3rd week of every month.  

We can leave the day to be flexible,

as specials and happy hours change with

every restaurant.

I hope you can all make it to dinner,

and look forward to starting another year

of dining with friends!

THE CHOW DOWN PICK

OF THE MONTH IS.....

BOTTEGA CAFE
2240 HIGHLAND AVENUE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL
35205
205.939.1000

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH
5:30-'TIL

http://www.bottegarestaurant.com/

The Cafe is the more casual than the Restaurant side,
for those of you have haven't been here yet.
Just walk into the doors on the right side of building.
They don't take reservations for the Cafe,
but they said I could call ahead with a head count.

LET ME HEAR YOU SAY, CIAO IF YOU CAN MAKE IT!! 

OCTOBER: Chuck's Fish

October Chow Down Pick:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

5:00-UNTIL

5426 Hwy 280 E

(next to The Grey Bar...serving drinks to non-pregnant women)

205.995.0495

http://www.chucksfish.com/Chucks_Fish/DinnerBham.html

$2 OFF wine by the glass

1/2 OFF bottles of wine

Bread Pudding is amazing!  The best I've had.  If you don't choose to get it, I'll force you!

Other yummy items:

Fried Green Tomatoes

Uptown Shrimp

Sushi

EVERYTHING!

Say AY if you can make it!!



~SEPTEMBER: OLLIE IRENE - & - what's YOUR favorite CHOW DOWN spot??~

In honor of Chow Down turing a year old in August,

let's share our favorite memories over the past year. 

Tell us YOUR favorite Chow Down restaurant,

and include a memory... good, funny, or not so funny

Where do YOU want to Chow Down next?
Any suggestions for new places that you've been dying to try?!

*****

SEPTEMBER'S CHOW DOWN SPOT:

http://www.ollieirene.com/

Located in Mountain Brook Village,
Ollie Irene is BRAND SPANKIN' NEW!!!
Chris Newsome, local owner, and head chef
opened the restaurant for business last month, naming it after his grandmother.
Chris said he would love to accomodate us for the week of September 19th,
possibly on Wed or Thurs. 
I need to know a definite head count and which day.
He has limited space, and wants to make sure we get the best experience. 

Ollie Irene is new, but already infamous for the fresh,
local and organic items they incorporate into their menu. 
The beer and cocktail selection are especially unique,
and I hear their interesting peach creations are a must to try! 

It might be a risk to try out a shiny, new restaurant with a large party, but... I think it's worth the risk ;) 

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go"
~ T.S. Elliot



CHOW DOWN IS A YEAR OLD!!!

(sorry for the late notice on this... I finally got in touch with the chef to coordinate everything!!)

Can you believe it's been a year since we first started Chow Down!

As you may remember, 26 was the first restaurant we tried out together last August, and since then we have experienced a little taste of the Birmingham local fare.  Let's continue the Chow Down tradition and try out more fun and exciting restaurants 

This month, we are going to ORE.  Taylor Hicks co-owns the restaurant, and makes surprise appearances... have your Sharpie ready, just in case he shows up ;)  

Thursday, August 18th
5:30-until

1115 Dunston Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213

There is no "happy hour" menu in place as of yet, but they intend to start one soon.

Joey Dickerson, the executive chef said he would work out a happy hour menu for us...

Specials would be similar to the following:

$5 wine by the glass

(I am assuming house wine)

$3 domestics

$4 well drinks

Let me know if you are a-go by Wednesday!!

The CHOW DOWN pick for JULY is....

CAFE de PARIS



2801 7th Avenue S

205-202-4024

Lakeview

http://www.cafedeparis.us/

Happy Hour:

5-7pm

Tuesday and Wednesday

1/2 off all HOUSE wines

$5 dinner plates and desserts

TUESDAY IS THE DAY!
LET ME KNOW WHO IS COMING, SO I CAN RESERVE A TABLE BIG ENOUGH!!