Work begins on $5.1 million Africatown welcome center
Ground has been broken for a $5.1 million welcome center in Africatown in Mobile. The project, expected to be completed in 2026, is meant to honor the legacy of Africatown and the story of the ship Clotilda. – Bama Buzz
Chop House will open first Alabama location
The Chop House, which serves up steak, seafood and sandwiches, will open in Town Madison, the chain’s first location in Alabama. There is no timeframe, yet, for the opening. – News 19
Birmingham’s Southside gets new Tex-Mex restaurant
El Royale Café has opened on Birmingham’s Southside in the Lakeview District. It’s the first venture from the development firm Mobley and Partners, founded by photographer Miller Mobley, real estate developer Carter Hughes and hospitality executive Sol Andrews. – Bham Now
Birmingham’s FiveStone Group will lead Montgomery development
Birmingham’s FiveStone Group is planning a development in Montgomery’s Cloverdale neighborhood. The first tenant will be Big Bad Breakfast, with three others to follow. – WSFA 12
