Birmingham’s Highlands Bar & Grill won the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant! This was a major recognition of Chef Frank Stitt and the Birmingham culinary scene in general.
Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham accepts their Outstanding Restaurant #jbfa pic.twitter.com/Gdx7nxjFHQ
— James Beard Foundation (@beardfoundation) May 8, 2018
The Beard Awards have been called “the Oscars of the food world,” and this was Highlands’ 10th straight year to be a finalist in the Outstanding Restaurant category.
The Outstanding Restaurant award goes to: Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham, AL! #jbfa
— James Beard Foundation (@beardfoundation) May 8, 2018
This was a big night for Highlands because their pastry chef Dolester Miles won the Beard for Outstanding Pastry Chef earlier Monday night.
The Outstanding Pastry Chef winner is Dolester Miles of Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham, AL #jbfa
— James Beard Foundation (@beardfoundation) May 7, 2018
About Highlands Bar & Grill
If you’ve never been to Highlands Bar & Grill, you should! Their menu changes daily. You know you will always get the freshest and most delicious food, rooted in classic French technique, featuring the best from each harvest.
Highlands is open Tuesday – Saturday for dinner 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Get the party started at the bar at 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Saturday). Check out the incredible menu here.