Learning From The Best

If you're from Birmingham, the name Frank Stitt is a household name. Frank Stitt owns 4 of the best restaurants in Birmingham and has been a James Beard Award finalist for 9 consecutive years. It all started when he opened the world class Highland Bar and Grill in 1982. Since then, he and wife Pardis have added Bottega Cafe, Bottega and Chez Fonfon.  I will always contend that the reason these four restaurants have maintained the level of excellence over the years is that every night, Frank and Pardis are visible in each and every one.

Last week I took California friends to Chez Fonfon. As we waited for a table at the bar, I snapped this shot as Frank spent a few minutes in the kitchen, then some time with a waitress. If you're even in Birmingham, try one, try them all. You won't be disappointed.

Euro Birmingham

Bottega Café and Restaurant are always a fine dining experience and offer a lovely taste of Euro Birmingham as well. 

Al Fresco Dining, Birmingham Style

Dining outside on a summer night at Bottega Restaurant and Cafe is about as good as it gets. 

With Legs in the AIr!

So this is what the chairs do after hours at Bottega Restaurant! 

A Cool Spot to Dine

This cool and inviting fountain at Bottega Restaurant and Café on Highland Avenue, is sure to be more popular for outdoor dining as the weather cools here in Birmingham. I can hardly wait!

Stacked Up

Early on a Sunday morning, Daryl and I stopped at Bottega so I could show her these two great Birmingham restaurants.  We both got some good shots that day, even through the windows.

Bottega Revisited

Last year I took you to Bottega Restaurant and Cafe´. Located on Highland Avenue near Five Points South, this is one of Chef Frank Stitt's "fleet" of fine restaurants. I had the pleasure of having lunch at the cafe with my daughter and granddaughter, a little Grandparents' Day celebration last May. The food was delicious, and as we were leaving I decided to take a few photographs!

Bottega , Birmingham's Favorita!

Bottega Restaurant and Cafe are two more of Chef Frank Stitt's terrific restaurants * in Birmingham.  Located in the historic Bottega Favorita building on Highlands Avenue, they offer Italian, north African and Mediterranean cuisine.  For casual dining, the Cafe is a popular spot of dinner and drinks.  For a more formal dining experience, the restaurant offers an elegant setting and menu to match.  

* Highlands Bar and Grill and Chez Fonfon  are known for their French cuisine and are also owned and managed by Stitt and his wife Pardis.          

       

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Bottega Cafe

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