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I recently visited the website of Coffee on Valley. The site has been revamped and shows a new menu, articles about the cafe, and events are coming soon. The Our Place link will show you photos of the cafe on the inside. Take a look! There have been some changes since my last visit. The breakfast menu now includes Southern favorites such as bacon, ham, grits, biscuits and gravy. Lunch has great

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I was fooled by the unassuming exterior of Forest Perk coffee shop. It is in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center on Clairmont and looked quite plain on the outside. However, when I walked in I was greeted by the music of Air, interesting artwork, modern furnishings, and of course the smell of coffee.Forest Perk's menu is all organic. It changes seasonally so at the time of my visit they were

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Gatherings Cafe in Trussville offers catering. Perhaps you have a corporate lunch, staff breakfast, or a birthday party. They can certainly prepare you some tasty food. Click here to go to Gatherings' website. They offer tips to hosting a party as well as a menu of options.

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It just occured to me the other day (after visiting O'Henry's Coffee Brookwood) that there are a lot of coffee shops in and around Brookwood mall. You can get extremely caffeinated!!1. O'Henry's Brookwood (outside mall, see previous entry)2. Barney's Coffee and Tea (inside Brookwood Mall)3. Joe Muggs (inside Books-a-Million inside Brookwood Mall)Funny :-)

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It's no secret that I love O'Henry's coffee. The African Classic is a perfect cup. Now there is a new location to enjoy the freshly roasted coffee of O'Henry's as well as a delicious lunch: Brookwood! In the parking lot of Brookwood Mall (Belk side, behind Applebees) you will find the newest O'Henrys coffeehouse. I took the interior photo standing in the loft. It is a beautiful store.But let's

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O'Henry's is also hiring. Go to their website here to check available positions. This is a great local company to work for and they various locations around Birmingham.

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Another barista opening on Craigslist. Click here.

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Coffee-ol-ogy in the Hoover Public Library will have a free coffee tasting and demonstration Sunday, February 21st at 2:30 p.m. They will demonstrate how to brew the perfect cup of coffee and follow with samples.

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Job opening at Crestwood Coffee Company.Click here

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Get something extra special for the Valentine in your life.O'Henry's is selling it's popular Valentine's Blend coffee, a six-bean blend with the flavors of Swiss Chocolate and Amaretto. Crave Chocolatier has a chocolate shoe. Both a unique and delicous gift for your shoe-shopping Valentine.Urban Standard will be hosting a lovely Valentine's Eve Dinner. The food is always superb.Purchase fair

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You may think you don't like dark chocolate but this article will give you some tips (and recipes) on which dark chocolate is right for you.http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/premium-chocolate-bars-a-cheat-sheet-577106/

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Happy New Year!Thanks for visiting Perk Up Birmingham. Scroll down or click on the links at the left to get info on Birmingham's many local coffee, tea, and chocolate shops. Make a resolution to support these great businesses. They are more than just coffee. Many offer entertainment, lunch and dinner, gifts, and more. Find your special place and tell your friends!

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O'kafes has some great gifts for someone on your Christmas list :-) 1. Mental Floss T-shirts are funny and smart. Pictured "Keep your friends close and your anemones closer" $182. No need to spend thousands on student loans just get your law degree in a box (or MBA or Med Degree)! $153. Hot ladies of Birmingham in cute pin-up poses and it's for a good cause! That cause is ovarian cancer

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Don't forget to visit your local coffee, tea, and chocolate shops. There are new fall offerings at each place!CHOCOLATE SHOPSCrave Chocolatier -(205) 989-9622behind Riverchase Galleriain thePatton Creek Shopping Center in HooverPeterbrooke Chocolatier -205-977-50962800 Cahaba Village Plaza suite 210Birmingham, AL. 35243TEA SHOPSChocolate Biscuit Tea Room - 205-655-0119355 Main Street Trussville,

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Urban Standard coffee house will be hosting a five-course Polish meal Thursday, November 5th at 7:00pm.Food and drink are always top notch at Urban Standard. If you want to have an extra special treat be sure to attend this event.$50 - reservations are required.More info at urbanstandard.net

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There is more to your cup of tea than you realize. Read NPR's story about the tea auction in Kenya.

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Click here to see if you know what a "red eye" is. Check your coffee lingo knowledge and use a new found term on your next trip to the coffee shop.I scored 100!

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Getting a caramel java chip frappe with one espresso shot at Seattle Drip. They are always friendly!

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Music at O'kafes never disappoints and last night was no exception.Annie & the Beekeepers, Keegan DeWitt, and The Smart Brothers all performed. The $5 cover was a small price to pay for such great music.Check out upcoming shows at http://www.okafes.com/.*note* I had to leave early and was unable to catch The Smart Brothers but check them out online. It is well worth the listen!

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While getting my morning coffee at Urban Standard I ran into these two popular neighborhood guys, Jim Reed of Reeds Books and Steve Gilmer of What's on 2nd?. If you haven't been to their shops you are really missing out. Reeds Books (and Museum of Fond Memories) contains all kinds of used books from new to obscure. He has old books, new books, red books, and blue books. I like to buy foreign

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What's Your Coffee IQ?Posted using ShareThis

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Crave Chocolatier in Hoover is hiring. If you love chocolate this might be the job for you.Click here

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Primavera Coffee

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Do you like free coffee?Do you like nice people?You should go to Nomad Supply. Free coffee, a small stage for local talent, an array of goods to buy that are mostly hand-made, and nice people. They also have a table at Pepper Place Market on Saturday's.Nomad Supply - 205-252-9359916 23rd Street South(on the corner of Magnolia Ave.)Hours: Monday - Friday 10 - 7Saturday 12 - 7

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How to Cook with Tea

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