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The [[Alabama Public Television]] program ''[[We Have Signal]]'' originates from Bottletree. | The [[Alabama Public Television]] program ''[[We Have Signal]]'' originates from Bottletree. | ||
In [[2009]], Bottletree was the official backstage caterer for [[2009 City Stages|City Stages]]. When the music festival filed for bankruptcy later that summer, Bottletree was listed as an usecured creditor, owed $15,300. | In [[2009]], Bottletree was the official backstage caterer for [[2009 City Stages|City Stages]]. When the music festival filed for bankruptcy later that summer, Bottletree was listed as an usecured creditor, owed $15,300. The owners and patrons of the bar held events such as a silent auction to raise funds to keep Bottletree open. | ||
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Revision as of 12:36, 31 July 2009
Bottletree is a restaurant, art gallery and nightclub, officially opened in December 2006 at 3719 3rd Avenue South in the building formerly housing Za Za Zann and Misconceptions. The new venue is owned by sibling-partners Brad and Merilee Challiss and has hosted several private events, fund-raisers, and BYOB concerts in the lead-up to its official opening. The name is intended to evoke southern folk tradition while the operation is intended to combine the best of southern hospitality with the casual lifestyle of a European neighborhood cafe (with state-of-the-art sound and video presentation).
The Bottletree cafe, open for lunch and dinner, features fresh vegetarian dishes made with locally-grown produce, as well as limited deli offerings. In February 2007, Bottletree's vegetarian chili won The Birmingham News Championship Chili contest, having been nominated by readers and beating out five other (non-vegetarian) finalists. The art gallery displays folk art and contemporary works, and the lounge books nationally-known touring acts as well as stand-up comedy, independent film screenings, and the occassional Atari or Wii video game tournament.
The Alabama Public Television program We Have Signal originates from Bottletree.
In 2009, Bottletree was the official backstage caterer for City Stages. When the music festival filed for bankruptcy later that summer, Bottletree was listed as an usecured creditor, owed $15,300. The owners and patrons of the bar held events such as a silent auction to raise funds to keep Bottletree open.
References
- "New Hangout" (July 13, 2006) Black & White "Urban Living 2006" special advertising section
- Harvey, Alec (February 2, 2007) "Chili, no carne, wins." Birmingham News
- Colurso, Mary (July 31, 2009) "For Birmingham's Bottletree, the glass is still half full." Birmingham News
External links
- Bottletree website
- Bottletree on MySpace.com