Celebrity Picks: Taylor Hicks

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From the archives: February 05, 2006

Taylor Hicks is the winner of "American Idol's" season five. He shared his picks for favorite places go out.

On this page:Hometown: Birmingham, On the Road.

Hometown: Birmingham

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Laser's Edge Compact Discs
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    2825 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209 (map)

    "This is a great, small independent music store, and is the only store that sells my earlier album, 'Under the Radar,' pre-'American Idol' days."

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Niki's West
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    233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204 (map)

    "It's a cafeteria-style restaurant with great southern soul food. I always take people there when they are visiting Birmingham."

  3. 3 Klingler's European Bakery
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    621 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35216 (map)

    "They have my favorite lentil soup! Seriously, it is the best soup on the planet. Whenever I'm in town, I make sure to hit up this spot for lunch."

  4. 4 Ona's Music Room
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    423 20TH St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 (map)

    "This is a great jazz club that I used to play in frequently. The vibe is laid back and cool."

  5. 5 Golden Rule Barbeque
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    3833 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217 (map)

    "This place is definitely the best! Words cannot describe--Just try it and you'll see what I'm talking about!"

On the Road

  1. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average La Esquina
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    106 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    "You can try stuff as you walk through the kitchen! A favorite of many New Yorkers. And it has a pretty amazing tequila menu!"

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
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    818 Third Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210 (map)

    "In Nashville you can't really go wrong, but this place simply has awesome music and the best atmosphere to accommodate it."

  3. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Flora-Bama Lounge & Package
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    17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507 (map)

    "This place has the coldest beer on the gulf. It's right on the border of Alabama and Florida--hence the name, and it's always a party!"

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Village Pizzeria
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    131 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (map)

    "If you live in L.A., you know it's hard to find a really good slice. This is definitely the best pizza in L.A., hands down!"