New Eats & Shops in Birmingham

0:00Birmingham's buzzing with fresh spots this week, from Indian fusion eats to outdoor gear hubs. Desi Twist just fired up in Hoover's villages at Brock's Gap, mixing American fast casual with bold Indian flavors by local entrepreneur Ali Muthani. Bandita bowls dropped in five points south, slinging Latin twist acai bowls and dirty sodas right next to Bandita coffee. Meanwhile, rimmed in coffee when brick-and-mortar in leads after starting as a trailer, perfect for chilling or grinding. Sierra, the national outdoor chain from way back in the 1980s, opened its first Alabama store in Hoover near Trader Joe's, gearing up, hikers near Oak Mountain. Guthrie's chicken added its fourth local spot in Hoover, keeping that classic finger tradition alive since 1978. Folks are hyped, especially with these hitting prime neighborhoods like River Chase and Five Points Lane. Remnants owner celebrated the permanent digs and Bandita's already drawn crowds for those refreshing snacks. Sierra's timing is spot on for nature fans around Moss Rock Preserve.

1:02Coming soon, new shoes ice cream shop builds out in downtown Homewood after snagging second place at Taste of Homewood. Einstein brothers bagels eyes, trust Bill next, joining their wave across town with bagels and smears. One bittersweet note, beefal Brady's in Brook Island shut down over lease issues, but their Helena and Hoover joints keep serving. Hit these new gems and keep the magic city thriving. I'm Corey with the story, that's your Birmingham News today update AI powered and always on.