By Cassandra Dumay
This year’s convention destination, the Sheraton and Westin Birmingham Hotel, is close to an exciting downtown food scene. Here are some healthy food locations that are around a five-minute drive from the hotel.
1801 5th Ave. N., Birmingham
Price Range: $11-$47
Hours: 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Urban Cookhouse offers salads, sandwiches, wraps and more with an emphasis on fresh, locally farmed ingredients. The restaurant also offers “Take It to the House” platters, starting at $35, that can feed a group of four.
To find out more, go to www.uc-birmingham.com/
Yo’ Mama’s
2328 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham
Price Range: $11-$14
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Yo’ Mama’s is a black-owned restaurant offering gluten-free options for soul food classics including chicken and waffles, pork chops, and shrimp and grits. Visitors can select the gluten-free option to any dish on the menu when they order.
To find out more, go to yomamasmeals.square.site/.
Brick & Tin
214 20th St. N., Birmingham
Price Range: $9-$16
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday
Brick & Tin is a restaurant, bar and bakery that cooks with locally farmed ingredients. The lunch spot sells salad, soups and handhelds including paninis and chicken tacos. To find out more, go to brickandtin.com
Worth the Trip
Have time to travel a bit further? These healthy food locations are under a 15-minute drive from the convention location.
Greenhouse
1017 Oxmoor Road, Homewood
Price Range: $12-$20
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Greenhouse is 15 minutes away from the NABJ convention center and aims to sell what it calls feel good, whole food meals. The menu features salads, sandwiches, cookies and sides such as chickpea fritters, white bean hummus and roasted sweet potatoes.
To find out more, visitwww.greenhousebham.com
Blueroot Co.
2829 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham
Price Range: $16-$20
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday
Blueroot Co. specializes in “nutrient-dense food for those on the move,” according to the restaurant’s website, and is 8 minutes away from the NABJ convention. The menu includes specialty burgers, warm bowls, salads and smoothies.
To find out more visit, bluerootco.com/
Chop N Fresh
291 Rele St., Mountain Brook
Price Range: $13-$17
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday
At Chop N Fresh, customers can choose from a menu of salads and warm bowls or customize their own. This restaurant is 9 minutes away from the Sheraton and Westin and offers a long list of salad dressings to choose from, including Korean BBQ, lime cilantro jalapeño and pesto vinaigrette.
To find out more, visit www.chopnfresh.com/
Chopt Creative
331 Summit Blvd., Birmingham
Price Range: $8-$15
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Chopt Creative is a 13-minute drive from the Sheraton and Westin and sells salads, wraps and warm bowls. The summer menu, including the summer corn Caesar wrap and sweet summer Cobb salad, features in-season, locally sourced ingredients.
To find out more, visit www.choptsalad.com/.
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