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Commission renews Sidecar and Slice & Shift liquor licenses after police and owners report improved communications
Summary
After a public hearing that included repeated resident noise complaints, the commission approved 2026 liquor-license renewals for two downtown restaurants on condition of continued cooperation with police. Owners pledged improved contact protocols; one resident urged volume and speaker adjustments.
The Birmingham City Commission voted March 9 to approve renewals of class C liquor licenses for downtown restaurants that had been called back for review after police reports of disturbances.
Captain Mike Simpson of the police investigations unit told commissioners the police department has held productive meetings with both businesses and is satisfied that the "minor" issues raised earlier this year have been addressed. Owners Zaid Alaya (220 Merrill) and Steven Simon…
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