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Commission sends Day Cap 'Night Cap' bistro proposal to planning board after debate over 'full‑service kitchen'

Birmingham City Commission · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted to forward Day Cap’s proposal to operate as Night Cap (an evening wine/charcuterie concept) to the planning board for a determination whether the small, prep‑station kitchen satisfies the city 'bistro' definition; commissioners debated whether the operation is a wine bar or a bistro before agreeing to the planning review.

The commission voted to forward to the planning board a bistro application from Day Cap Coffee proposing an evening concept called Night Cap, which would pair limited food service (charcuterie, small plates) with wine in the Triangle District.

Planning staff noted the city code defines a bistro as an establishment with a full‑service kitchen that also meets seating thresholds; the term…

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