We dined at Chez Lulu last weekend, sitting outside in the (finally) fall weather while enjoying toasted baguette topped with basil, tomatoes, and fat slices of brie. We traded bites of rich garlic soup and a nearly perfect turkey sandwich, and when our plates were cleared we sat back and watched people walking their dogs.

As much as I love some of the fancier restaurants i’ve tried since moving here, it’s been nice to find a few places that serve relatively simple, unassuming food. I’m looking forward to more al fresco dining as the weather continues to cool.

Upcoming Events of Interest:
Break’n Bread- food, wine, and beer tastings + live music.
Sunday 10.10.2010 from 1-5pm at Pepper Place
http://www.birminghamoriginals.org

Citrus Walking Tour @ Petals from the Past
Tuesday 10.24.2010 at 2pm
(I am hoping to acquire many lbs of kumquats from them in the near future)

Primavera Coffee Roasters weekly coffee cupping
Saturdays at 2pm
http://www.primaveracoffee.com