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NEW SHOES SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM SHOP NOW OPEN IN HOMEWOOD
All the best flavors, but with a twist (literally), this new soft-serve business on 18th Street is what they call “soft serve reimagined.”These aren’t your ordinary, plain vanilla cones. Think bright colors, chocolate-dipped, and topped with pistachios, sprinkles, and more… the options are endless. And here’s the inside scoop: their ice cream is delicious, and they have the second place award in the People’s Choice at 2026’s Taste of Homewood to prove it. For a peek at their magical, swirly creations, follow them @heynewshoes on social media.
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HOMEWOOD WELCOMES ZOZO’S KITCHEN: NEW RESTAURANT SERVING FRESH MEDITERRANEAN- INSPIRED FAVORITES Homewood just got a fresh restaurant—literally. Located at 3134 Cahaba Heights Rd., Zozo’s Kitchen is “an independent, family-owned restaurant brand serving fresh, addictive food across Alabama,” their website states. “We’re the family that brought you Zoë’s Kitchen, so you’re going to love it,” says owner John Cassimus in a video on their social media page. The Cassimus family has deep roots in Birmingham. Cassimus’s grandfather moved here in 1944, and the family opened their first Zoë’s Kitchen in 1995 in downtown Birmingham. If you ever went to Marky’s Kitchen in Tuscaloosa or Cahaba Heights, you just might see a few of your favorite items—like their chocolate cake—in the restaurants, now rebranded as Zozo’s Kitchen locations. The other Zozo’s Kitchen is in downtown Homewood in SoHo Square at 1830 29th Ave. S., Suite 115. Keep an eye out for new locations— they’re hoping to head to Hoover next. Wondering what to get? They have everything from chicken salad to Greek salad to chicken roll-ups and more. Be sure to try their pita! “Come see what’s new, taste what you’ve always loved, and be part of the next chapter,” they invite their customers in a social media post.
THE SUGAR SHOPPE: A SWEET NEW ADDITION TO CRESTLINE
As the Sugar Shoppe likes to say, “Sweet things are coming to Crestline!”This new candy shop is nestled snugly between Gus’s Hot Dogs and Polished on Church Nails & Boutique at 69 Church St., Mountain Brook. It is owned by Rett and Amy Montiel, who stepped in after Sugar Inc. closed. They offer scrumptious snow cones and walls brimming with candy that you can fill up and take to go. Whether you’re sending a candy gram, throwing a birthday party, or just looking for a little afternoon happy, you’ll definitely want to stop by. “I love working at the Sugar Shoppe because whenever customers come…. [it’s] so welcoming and makes everyone feel like a kid again!” says Mountain Brook Junior High student and employee Ellie. “Our family is looking forward to meeting each and every one of you, getting to know this amazing community, and being part of your celebrations, big and small,” they share in a social media post. “Thank you for welcoming us; we can’t wait to make sweet memories together!”
Order now by calling ahead at (205) 380-2597 or checking out their website zozoskitchen.com.
For more information, visit thesugarshoppecrestline.com or follow them on social media @thesugarshoppecrestline.
10 JULY 2026 | BIRMINGHAMPARENT.COM
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