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  1. Snakes

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    we are walking up to Bayonet saturday night and hoping to find a spot at the bar. fingers crossed.
     
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  2. ElectricDreamMachine

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    my phish-obsessed friend is trying to get me to go with him so that we can accomplish our own version of Analyze Phish

    i am not sold
     
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  3. PrinceWimbley

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    Good luck. I’ve attempted that once and failed.
     
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  4. One Two

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    They take reservations now and are booked solid tonight and tomorrow night just fyi
     
  5. One Two

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    It would take a lot for me to endure that
     
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  6. Stone Cold Steve Austin

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    I’ve had good luck slipping the maître d’ a Milo’s Mega Meal BOGO coupon
     
  7. Snakes

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    yeah I know. scheduled this date night last minute and just going to roll the dice in that area and try to find a spot. if Bayonet isn't open we will try the Helen or Armour House bar.
     
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  8. Clown Baby

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    This is extremely rude
     
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  9. TheFreak55

    TheFreak55 in this new lame America
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  10. Oranjello

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    From what I've been told from friends who work in the music industry, the Coke Amp is basically LN giving the middle finger to the Orion folks and the goal is to teach them a lesson.

    These are exactly my thoughts as well. Lotta uncovered/unprotected area in the pit. And pictures make it seem like the incline isn't very significant, so there's a greater than zero chance you can get stuck behind a neanderthal Alabamaman and unable to see
     
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  11. Brandon Chicken

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    Have had similar conversations. It will really suck if they can’t get good bands to come. Place is awesome.
     
  12. PrinceWimbley

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    Coca-Cola looks like they intentionally set out to make the most generic, bland, completely devoid of any character or uniqueness, outdoor amp possible. It’s kindof stunning.

    Then add on top of that some pretty glaring looking design issues with sight lines, comfort/shade, parking, etc.

    Everything I’ve seen so far is beyond disappointing but I’m going to give it a chance of course.
     
  13. One Two

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    Storm knocked my power out yesterday. After two hours of no update from AL power I assumed the worst and got the generator going and spent too much money at Home Depot on floor fans and extension cords. So naturally the power came back on at 7:30 last night without any prior update on restoration time. That’s how you properly jinx it.
     
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  14. The Blackfish

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    Sorry your power came back on
     
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  15. One Two

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    Thank you
     
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  16. ramszoolander

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    tyfys
     
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  17. Snakes

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    Bayonet was great, by the way. we walked up there at 7:15 with no reservation and were seated immediately at the raw bar. We chose 4 different kinds of oysters from various parts of North America and it was delightful. Also got the Atlantic Mackeral and the Shrimp Ban Mi. Very solid and we will be going back. Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable and talked us through the whole menu. 10/10 highly recommend.
     
  18. One Two

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  19. Oranjello

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    The Blackfish can you confirm? do you love Olexa's?
     
  20. The Blackfish

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    Never heard of it
     
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  21. PrinceWimbley

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    I can’t hate. A slice of regular ass Olexa white cake with buttercream icing heated up for a couple seconds in the microwave is heaven.
     
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  22. One Two

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    I wasn’t hating just stating the facts
     
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  23. wes tegg

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    I can only speak for myself, but this bitch loves Olexa’s.
     
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  24. One Two

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    I was delighted to discover artichoke on my Turkey sandwich earlier.
     
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  25. wes tegg

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    In the fall/winter, their tomato basil bisque is the best.
     
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  26. Barves2125

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    Interesting. I like the opposite. Cold out of the fridge after a day or so.
     
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  27. DriveByBBQ

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    Confirmed both nights GA/pit for Phish. My buddy won them in the lottery.

    :rockin::sixflagsguy::woot::8mm::chatzy::beerchug:
     
  28. One Two

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  29. IV

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    Maybe I haven’t had the right stuff from Olexa’s
     
  30. Barves2125

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    Deuce 's wife needs to be accounted for.
     
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  31. Barves2125

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    Try the double cheeseburger with onions and sauce, crinkle fries, and a sweet tea. Mega sized.
     
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  32. Deuce

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    You know my wife better than to think she’d ever get on 459.
     
  33. ElectricDreamMachine

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    anyone goin to modest mouse tonight?
     
  34. southlick

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  35. ramszoolander

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  36. Arrec Bardwin

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    Not a great look but sting operations are such a waste of taxpayer money.
     
  37. One Two

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    Can anyone tell me anything about this new sushi and raw bar restaurant that is opening up across the street from Bayonet and a one minute walk from Bamboo? Seems a littttle saturated

    https://www.johinnabhm.com/
     
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  38. Oranjello

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    Is there another omakase in Bham? Is Bayonet sushi/sashimi, or are you just lumping all raw fish into "sushi"?
     
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  39. One Two

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    I’m lumping it all together like 99% of the residents of the Bham Metro will
     
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  40. PrinceWimbley

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    I’ve been holding out hope that Johin’na would be our first legit sushi/omakase place in the city. But first glances at it have me concerned that its going to be another all style, no substance, Instagram restaurant.
     
  41. ElectricDreamMachine

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    but enough about el royale!
     
  42. One Two

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    Elevated Tex Mex sir!
     
  43. Oranjello

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  44. Tiffin

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    Friend sent some pics from the soft opening. The pile of rubble and abandoned hospital really add to the ambiance.
     
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  45. Oranjello

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    Don’t sleep on the doo doo brown facade
     
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  46. IV

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    What was the budget on that thing
     
  47. Oranjello

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    lol I just googled it and was told $46mm
     
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  48. IV

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    Yeah that’s not a whole lot these days
     
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  49. southlick

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    RIP


    Grant was a graduate of Carver-Montgomery and the University of Alabama. In 1978-1979, he worked as the first Black sports editor of the Crimson White student newspaper. He then spent 25 years at the Post-Herald, working with writers like Bill Lumpkin, Ray Melick and Paul Finebaum. In addition to covering high school sports, Grant also covered the Birmingham Barons for a quarter of a century and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2008.
     
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  50. ramszoolander

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    I know it's not particularly deluxe, but I had an extremely good sashimi at Sushi Village tonight. Probably was 10 or 12 oz of fish. Really fatty wonderful salmon and great yellowtail.
     
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