It might still be one of the country’s best-kept secrets, but Birmingham’s food scene is anything but underrated to those of us who live here.
A recent list from national food publication Mashed named Birmingham one of the 12 most underrated food cities in the U.S.—spotlighting places that may not always top travel roundups, but shine thanks to a strong regional identity and dishes you won’t find anywhere else.
Birmingham’s culinary offerings
If you’ve lived in Birmingham for a while, you’ve probably heard someone say that “all there is to do here is eat and drink!”
And while that’s not exactly true, what’s wrong with spending your free time eating at delicious, award-winning restaurants? Birmingham boasts more than a dozen James Beard nominees (including five winners!) and 11 Michelin nods, not to mention its rich collection of unique hole-in-the-walls…