Avondale, Woodlawn & Crestwood

The Avondale, Woodlawn, and Crestwood neighborhoods are so close to the city center, you can almost reach out and touch it. And yet they feel like a world away. There’s a laid-back vibe to these sister 'hoods that sets them apart — the perfect blend of urb and suburb. Some mark them as ground zero for the Magic City’s recent renaissance, and much of what’s going on here frequently lands Birmingham on the national stage. Jam-packed with great places to grab a bite or a beer, catch a gig by local and national touring bands, and shop! New and used vinyl, funky antiques and furniture, vintage clothes, art and objets d’art can all be found a hop, skip, or five-minute car ride away. Slowing down more your speed? There’s family-friendly parks a plenty, coffee shops, and even a speakeasy-style bar to wet your whistle.

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Few American cities—fewer in the South—can match the Magic City’s intense, near cult-like devotion to the humble hot dog; and one knows that more than Hot Diggity Dogs chef/co-owner Tom Bagby. While he’ll deny that what he does is elevate the hot dog, he certainly takes it to some gloriously funky places. Starting with 100% Kosher beef franks, Bagby revels in creating combinations that are as endlessly inventive as they are delicious. Take the Diabolo Dog (with jalapeño, bacon, cheese, and tortilla strips), or the Waimea Dog (with Spam, pineapple, relish, and sriracha-mayo), the Oh Canadog! (a poutine-inspired dog loaded with fries, gravy, cheese, and onions), or his personal favorite, the Sayonara dog (with surimi crab salad, pickled ginger, and seaweed relish). Hankering for a traditional-style dog? HDD offers one of the best in the 'Ham, alongside build-your-own, and meatless/vegan options like the tofu dog topped with Bagby’s signature award-winning vegan chili.

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