Back Door (Birmingham)

For brunch, we went to a jazz brunch called Back Door. I HAD to get the shrimp and grits with Balsamic Vinegar, and Brad got the Frittata with crawfish, shrimp and crab. My dish was the better one (for once!). The grits were perfect--not too heavy. And the balsamic vinegar gave it a touch of sweetness. There were also a lot of shrimp in the dish, which made it satisfying.

More home cooking in Birmingham

The best meal of the trip had to be the crab cakes that Brad's mom made for us. Made with real, fresh crab, it was accompanied with fresh peas, yellow rice, and a salad medley of pickled cucumbers, red peppers and artichoke heart.

Home cooking

Brad's mom made us a wonderful breakfast of lox and bagels, tabouli, and fruit. It was the best breakfast I'd had in a while, and beautiful too!

Dreamland BBQ (Birmingham)

My trip to Birmingham began with a nighttime stop at Dreamland BBQ! The BBQ sauce was just right--spicy, tangy and a little sweet. The ribs were fall-off-the bone.