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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
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Laser's Edge Compact Discs
Read Reviews2825 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."
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Niki's West
Read Reviews233 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."
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Klingler's European Bakery
Write a review621 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."
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Ona's Music Room
Write a review423 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."
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Golden Rule Barbeque
Write a review3833 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
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La Esquina
Read Reviews106 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!"
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3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
Read Reviews818 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."
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Flora-Bama Lounge & Package
Read Reviews17401 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!"
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Village Pizzeria
Read Reviews131 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!"
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