Went to the Veranda on Highland while I was in Birmingham on business. I'm from NYC, so I'm used to great restaurants and wasn't expecting to find much in the way of fine dining in Birmingham, Alabama of all places. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The atmosphere and food reminded me of some of my favorite restaurants here in New York - the Union Square Cafe, the Gotham Grill, and Gramercy Tavern. There was a slight touch of old New Orleans about the restaurant, but in the final analysis, like all great restaurants, it was true to its own original vision.
I strongly recommend this restaurant to those who want to see why Birmingham has become a dining destination. Because of its romantic setting in an old, beautifully restored home, it would also be a great spot for a wedding reception, an anniversary dinner, or other special occasion.
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