~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?!

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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!!

the CHOW DOWN pick OF the MONTH is....

at The SUMMIT

Thursday, 6.16

5:30-until

SPECIALS:

 Posted the day of,

so we will just have to wait and see

what's in store for us once we get there

RESERVATIONS: 

They don't take them,

and they won't seat us until

most or all of our party gets there

HEADCOUNT:

Reply to this post or email me if you can come or not

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL YOU GALS!!!!

http://www.flipburgerboutique.com/

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CHOW DOWN NEWS:

~***THE 3RD WEEK OF THE MONTH IS THE WINNER!!!!***~

**DONATIONS for TORNADO RELIEF:  We are still collecting donations to drop off if you want to bring something next Chow Down! 

What do y'all think about THIS?

Here is an idea that might help with selecting a date for Chow Down each month. 

Starting in June, I am going to designate one week out of the month to be "Chow Down Week." 

For instance, the 3rd week of each month is "Chow Down Week"

The day will be determined by the food and drink specials the featured restaurant has at that time. 

If a holiday falls on the designated week, then we will cross that bridge when we come to it :)

Everyone has busy schedules, including Supper Clubs, meetings, etc., that occur each month, so I want to give you a chance to voice your opinion...

Let's VOTE!!!

2nd week -VS- 3rd week

And the winner is...

After counting up the votes,
WEDNESDAY
(otherwise known as HUMP DAY)
is the day for
CHOW DOWN!!

COCKTAIL HOUR:

4-7

TAPPAS/APPS

$6

Reservations are at 5:30 for 10

If more of you want to speak up and join in,

holler at me so I can make the change

DON'T FORGET TO BRING SOMETHING TO DONATE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE STORMS IF YOU WANT TO!!! 

MARCH: Fuego Cantina & Saloon | Five Points South

In March, we ventured out to Five Points South to get a "firey" taste of  Mexican flair at Fuego Cantina & Saloon.  Along with the delicious food, and great times with good friends, we also enjoyed the drink special of the night: $1 Tecates!  Yes sir, may I have another!

Pics from the night...

Guest of the Night: $1 Tecate



Cheers to TECATE:
Erica, Jordan, Tammy, Mere, Ashley,
Amanda, Bethany, Jessica,
Brandy, Mel



Yummy Ahi Tuna Tacos

The other entertainment for the night...