OvenBird
Restaurant · Birmingham ·
Globally inspired small plates cooked over live fire
Globally inspired small plates cooked over live fire
"I could smell the sweet smoke from the parking lot before entering a backyard oasis with a spacious patio and a hazy, sun-lit dining room where Chef Chris Hastings draws inspiration from Spain and Latin America; two roaring wood-burning ovens and cast-iron skillets drive much of the cooking. The tapas-style menu is built for sharing, with dishes from Spanish omelets dotted with chorizo vinaigrette to charred empanadas and finely seared scallops in ajo blanco sauce, and it all finishes nicely with a spiced molasses crème brûlée." - The MICHELIN Guide
"In Birmingham, OvenBird is listed as a Spanish restaurant included on the MICHELIN Guide's inaugural American South Bib Gourmand list." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Located in the Pepper Place shopping center, OvenBird strikes a balance between rustic and formal. Using seasonal ingredients, Chris and Idie Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club draw inspiration from live-fire cooking in Spain, Argentina, Portugal, and Uruguay, in addition to the American South. OvenBird’s menu is only rivaled by its atmosphere, especially when the patio is in commission." - Sarra Sedghi
"A restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama (OvenBird) where Stratton has worked, mentioned as part of his varied résumé that also includes time in Italy and with Nashville's Strategic Hospitality group." - Nadia Chaudhury
"I'm reporting that Ovenbird is hosting a Russian dinner this week: a five-course meal prepared by head chef Sarah Koslosky, sous chef Drew Lott, head baker Anabel Bautista, and beverage director Steven Kresena will include dishes such as tvorog cheese pancakes, pelmeni soup, and bird's milk cake, with wine pairings available for $40 (tickets $75 per person), non-alcoholic options, reservations required for two to four people, and two seatings on Friday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (email hello@overnbirdatx.com)." - Nadia Chaudhury