EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was published on June 4, 2020 and most recently updated on August 14, 2020. Please be mindful that with the pandemic, things change quickly. We will continue to keep this article updated with the latest information we have.
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As the state of Alabama begins to safely reopen, local businesses are opening in various capacities in compliance with the appropriate recommendations. At StyleBlueprint, we partner with some of the city’s best local businesses, so we want to keep you updated on which of those stores and restaurants are open and under what guidelines so that you can safely shop and support local. Here’s what’s open in Birmingham!
Retail
A’Mano
281 Rele St., Birmingham, AL 35223 • (205) 871-9093
A’Mano is welcoming three customers at a time and requiring shoppers to wear a face mask. Customers can also schedule a private shopping appointment by calling the store, sending them a message via Instagram or emailing [email protected]. They are also continuing to offer direct shipping, local delivery and curbside pickup. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cantley & Company
2821 2nd Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233 • (205) 324-2400
Visit the beautiful showroom at Cantley & Company Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Owner Cyndy Cantley is taking both in-person and FaceTime appointments. Call the store to schedule a design consultation. Also note that face coverings are required in Pepper Place.
The Cook Store
2841 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223 • (205) 879-5277
Shop The Cook Store in Mountain Brook during regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No more than six customers may be in the store at one time, and masks are highly encouraged. They also offer curbside pickup and free delivery. Owner Wesley Lassen is available at (205) 420-9641 for calls or text messages to place orders.
Dorm Decor
3012 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 • (888) 874-8778
Dorm Decor is open and full of gorgeous items ready for purchase. Shop the showroom Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Occupancy is limited and facial coverings are required. Call the showroom with any questions or to request a FaceTime design consultation.
Henhouse Antiques
1900 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223 • (205) 918-0505
Henhouse Antiques invites customers back to their store Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment. Not ready to shop in-store? You can visit their website to see what they have available and pick up your items curbside. If you have questions about prices, measurements or need more photos of their shipments, call (205) 936-5416 — and the Henhouse team is happy to help.
Kendra Scott
225 Summit Blvd., Ste. 101, Birmingham, AL 35243 • (205) 545-5249
Kendra Scott is offering limited capacity walk-in shopping as well as curbside pickup. Face coverings are not required but highly encouraged. Kendra Scott is also enforcing touchless shopping and not accepting cash payments at this time. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. As always, online shopping is also available.
The Lingerie Shoppe
2403 Montevallo Rd., Mountain Brook, AL 35223 • (205) 871-8994
The Lingerie Shoppe is open and ready to see their beloved customers. The store asks all visitors to wear a face mask and also invites customers to shop virtually. They still offer curbside pickup and “over the Mountain” delivery if you’re not quite ready to visit the store. Shop Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email [email protected] or call (205) 612-9344 with any questions or to receive pictures of items you’re interested in.
Lolo French Antiques
4300 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222 • (205) 323-6033
Lolo French Antiques is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are carefully following CDC guidelines, and face masks are required inside of the store. They are also still offering a “no contact” local delivery option for small items that Lolo will leave at the doorstep. Call the store to place a curbside pickup or local delivery order.
Manhattan South
3122 Heights Village, Birmingham AL 35243 • (205) 977-3871
Shop with peace of mind at Manhattan South Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are following strict guidelines to ensure customer and employee safety. You can also shop anytime online.
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The Mercantile by Miller
5287 Highway 280, Ste. 249, Birmingham, AL 35242 • (205) 769-6986
The Mercantile by Miller is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all of your gifting and home decor needs. They are practicing social distancing and increasing sanitation practices. Customers can also shop online 24/7 for curbside pickup or shipping.
Richard Tubb Interiors
2829 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham, AL 35233 • (205) 324-7613
Shop in-store with special guidelines in place at Richard Tubb Interiors. Visit them Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note facial coverings are required at Richard Tubb Interiors and throughout Pepper Place.
Stock & Trade Design Co.
3048 Independence Dr., Homewood, AL 35209 • (205) 783-1350
Stock & Trade is open and ready to serve you. Shop the beautiful showroom Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Face masks are highly encouraged, and social distancing is enforced.
Salon/Spa/Beauty Services
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
2311 Highland Ave. S., Ste. 323, Birmingham, AL 35205 • (205) 203-0759
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry is seeing patients again with several precautions in place. They are offering limited, spaced-out appointments, pre-screening of all patients, a virtual check-in from your car and temperature checks at the door. Make your appointment by calling (205) 933-0323.
Tonya Jones SalonSpa
2410 Fairway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35213 • (205) 870-4247
129 Summit Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35243
2722 Carl T Jones Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
All Tonya Jones SalonSpa locations are open, and the stylists are excited to see their clients again. Face masks are required, and they ask all clients to come to their appointments alone. They are currently accepting new appointments Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Book your reservation online.
Fitness Studios
Aero Joe Pilates
2805 2nd Avenue South, Ste. 100, Birmingham, AL 35233 • (205) 202-5758
Ready to get back into your fitness routine? Aero Joe Pilates in Pepper Place is now offering private and semi-private lessons. Face coverings are required when you enter the studio and throughout Pepper Place. Sign up for your lesson here.
Food/Beverage/Restaurants
Ashley Mac’s
3147 Green Valley Road, Cahaba Heights, Alabama 35243 • (205) 822-4142
831 28th Ave South, Ste. N101, Homewood, Alabama 35209 • (205) 582-0062
5299 Valleydale Road, Hoover, Alabama 35242 • (205) 346-6186
4730 Chace Circle, Hoover, Alabama 35244 • (205) 259-5044
All Ashley Mac’s locations have fully stocked freezers of their frozen, take-home meals and are offering online ordering as well as curbside pickup. Cahaba Heights, Homewood, Inverness and Riverchase locations are now open for in-store dining. Hours differ at each location, so call for details.
FoodBar
3156 Heights Village, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 • (205) 876-8100
FoodBar is now open for both indoor and patio dining. Enjoy a delicious meal Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Their full menu is online at foodbarbham.com. You can also call the restaurant to place a to-go order or purchase a gift card.
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dg Restaurant
2837 Culver Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223 • (205) 871-3266
dg Restaurant is now open for indoor dining during lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner service is offered Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The bar opens at 4:30 p.m. Additionally, dg offers takeout, curbside service and delivery for both menus. Call the restaurant or email [email protected] to place your order. Delivery is also available via Waitr, Grubhub and DoorDash.
Attractions
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
As of Monday, June 15, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens will open to the public once again. From June 15 through June 30, the Gardens will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week, with access limited to the front entrance gates. Visitors are encouraged to practice social distancing. Face masks are required when interacting with others in the Gardens and for entering the Garden Center. The Birmingham Park & Recreation Board will reassess the Gardens’ hours, which are normally sunrise to sunset, on July 1.
The Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
The Birmingham Zoo welcomes back their loyal visitors! Reservations are required and can be made online. All admission tickets will be timed and issued in 30-minute time blocks. Credit cards will be the only accepted form of payment throughout the zoo. Please note that anyone visiting the zoo over the age of 2 will be required to wear face coverings per the City of Birmingham ordinance.
Pizitz Food Hall
1821 2nd Ave N #3112, Birmingham, AL 35203 • (205) 214-9999
Enjoy the Pizitz Food Hall once again. Seating arrangements in the Food Hall have been updated to help support social distancing. The Courtyard is also open for those who wish to take their meal to-go. Visit their website and follow Pizitz on Instagram for updated information on open restaurants and hours of operation.
Regions Field
1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
While the baseball season may be delayed, Regions Field is still finding ways to keep Birminghamians busy this summer. The Summer Event Series is underway and provides fun, family-friendly activities every weekend through August 7. Cheer on the over/under 35 baseball teams of the Central Alabama Baseball Association and Birmingham Metro Baseball League each Thursday and Friday night. Admission is free, but reservations are required as the capacity in Regions Field is limited. Every Saturday (except for July 4), attendees can kick back and enjoy Babe Ruff’s Saturday Cinema series. Sit on the field or in the stands, and watch a classic film as you chow down on your favorite ballpark snacks. Regions Field’s highly anticipated fireworks show also makes its return on select dates. The SwitchYard is also open for dinner service in their outdoor dining area Thursday through Sunday.
Get out and safely support local!
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