Eater, the expert foodie digital media brand, names Birmingham among some of the best food destinations in the world! See what local restaurants and chefs got a shoutout. In November of 2025, Birmingham’s Bayonet made the list of “15 Best New Restaurants in America.”This recognition comes in good time, too! And AFAR—one of the travel industry’s most trusted and influential publications—named Birmingham among the best places to travel in 2026. We’ve always known Birmingham is the greatest city in the world, and now, we’ve got some expert opinions to back us up.