Just think of them as oldies and goodies. Time-honored, classic, venerable ... and delicious. We’re talking about restaurants, of course, and you’ll find plenty of wonderful places to eat in Alabama.

Armour House, a neighborhood brasserie that will feature dry-aged, fire-grilled steaks and fresh raw bar options, will open next month in downtown Birmingham’s 113-year-old Armour & Co. building.

Birmingham, Alabama is perhaps best known for its role in the civil rights movement. While it remains an important center of civil rights history, Birmingham is also home to a thriving dining scene, ...