It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.
From an outdoor retailer coming to Hoover to a new smoothie cafe in Lee Branch, here are five businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, one Homewood grocery store we won’t see again until the end of 2026.
Now Open
1. SoCal Smoothies | Lee Branch
A new smoothie and juice bar has officially opened in Lee Branch right off Highway 280.
SoCal Smoothie Company announced the opening of its newest North Shelby location in a Facebook post on Saturday, Dec. 27. SoCal Smoothie Company offers a wide variety of drinks and treats, including smoothies, fruit tea, boba, Acai bowls and more.
- Location: 270 Doug Baker Blvd #300, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: 6:30AM-8PM | Closed Sundays
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. High Dive | Lakeview
Music lovers in Birmingham now have a new place to congregate, enjoy food & drink designed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock and listen to high-fidelity sound…