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Toast Birmingham

Spinning off the success of their Ferndale original, husband-and-wife proprietors Thom and Regan Bloom have taken the next step

photograph courtesy of Jason Krieger & Associates

Spinning off the success of their Ferndale original, husband-and-wife proprietors Thom and Regan Bloom have taken the next step, moving into a space in downtown Birmingham where they’ve added dinner to breakfast and lunch. The much more elaborate setting than the bare-bones Ferndale spot, and the added amenity of cocktails, have been drawing crowds for a menu as eclectic as the décor, which mixes ’50s retro with sleek contemporary. The American fare (with bit of Southwest influence) is appealing and unpretentious.

203 Pierce St.; 248-792-9769. $15

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Jan 2, 2009 05:18 pm

Posted by Anonymous

Great food and great prices and wonderful drinks and service!

Jan 3, 2009 04:41 pm

Posted by Anonymous

Cute place. Tables are wide and hard to talk across, especially when you're competing with super-loud music. Dinner menu is without good balance. Seriously unpleasant hostess - too hard to say hello it seems, only "how many." Wish the place success, but it could use some basic improvement.

Jan 13, 2009 06:51 pm

Posted by Anonymous

I dont know what the last person was thinking we have been four times now and thought it was simply great. I thought dinner was fantastic has great wine and fun server and the breakfast has never been better ....never have had anything but great service!

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