Here’s the latest edition of AL.com’s Birmingham food news roundup, a newsletter-style rundown of food and drink-related news and culture in the Birmingham metro area. We’ll publish this roundup a few times a week. To read our previous editions, go here.

1st and 23rd has officially closed its doors

1st and 23rd, the popular piano bar and late night spot in downtown Birmingham has closed its doors. The bar publicly announced it would close in a Facebook post on Sept. 6:

“ It is with mixed emotions, I announce the closing of 1st & 23rd effective this Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 4pm. This has been a wonderful, amazing experience over the years. Your patronage and friendship have truly been appreciated and enjoyed. We have had some great times here in the downtown area of Birmingham. From our family here at 1st & 23rd we say to all of you here in Birmingham, thank you for these years together! As we move into this next chapter of our lives.

Sincerely,

Jaymes

It is with mixed emotions, I announce the closing of 1st & 23rd effective this Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 4pm. This... Posted by 1st and 23rd on Friday, September 6, 2019

1st and 23rd opened in 2006 as Steel 1st and 23rd. In 2017, the night spot rebranded 1st and 23rd. Proprietor James E. Finley Jr. also owns the cigar bar Havana on 1st, which opened at the end of February. In addition to premium cigars, Havana on 1st specializes on top shelf spirits and domestic and imported craft beers.

Johnny Rockets has closed its location in the Summit

Johnny Rockets, the restaurant chain specializing in burgers and shakes in a 50s style diner interior, has closed its location in the Summit, according to the Birmingham Business Journal. The Summit is managed by Bayer Properties.

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