Veranda on Highland is very excited to announce our draft beer has switched to Good People Brewing Company American Brown Ale.

‘Brewed with 2-Row Pale and 5 Specialty malts, it’s malty in both flavor and smell. A heap of Cascade and Willamette add balance to this easy drinking ale. Hole up, have a few, and tell us what you think. We’re bettin’ it’s the best Brown Ale you’ll ever have.’  Good People is a microbrewery right here in Birmingham and their brews are fantastic!

Come down to Veranda for cocktail hour and try it!

Veranda on Highland, is pleased to host a special evening with Grammy Award-winning Songwriter Richard Leigh on Friday, Sept. 10. Leigh will be performing and discussing selections from his many songwriting hits, including the No. 1 songs “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and “I’ll Get Over You,” at a private concert and dinner at Veranda on Highland (2220 Highland Avenue South). Event admittance, which also includes a special three-course dinner, is $75 per person (tax, gratuity and alcohol not included). Reservations are required.

Cocktails are available beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, call Veranda on Highland at (205) 939-5551 or to view the menu click here

An extravagant three-course dinner, prepared by Veranda’s celebrated Executive Chef Tom Robey, will accompany the concert. The full menu is available at www.verandaonhighland.com.

“Richard’s songs are recognized by millions of people and span years of tradition in the country music industry,” said Robey. “His exceptional songwriting talent is matched only by his award-

winning history, making his performance at Veranda the perfect ending to a freshly-prepared meal. This is sure to please anyone who appreciates sensational songwriting and hearty Southern-style cuisine.”

About Richard Leigh

Writing songs professionally since he was 23, Leigh received his first break in 1976 with “I’ll Get Over You.” The song, recorded by Crystal Gayle, rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart and earned Leigh his first Song of the Year honors from the Country Music Association (CMA).

Just two years later Crystal Gayle recorded Leigh’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” one of his most successful songs. Reaching No.1 on the pop and country charts, the song bestowed Leigh with his second Song of the Year award from CMA. Additionally, it was Grammy nominated for Best Song in both the Pop and Country categories, winning Best Country Song. The single sold over a million copies and was named one of the 10 Most-performed Country Songs of the Century at the 1999 ASCAP Awards.

Leigh has co-written six other No. 1 singles, including “Somewhere in My Broken Heart,” with Billy Dean, which won Song of the Year honors from both the Nashville Songwriter’s Association and the Academy of Country Music; “The Greatest Man I Never Knew,” with Layng Martine, Jr., nominated for a Best Country Song Grammy; “Come From the Heart,” with Susanna Clark; “That’s the Thing About Love,” with Gary Nicholson; “Life’s Highway,” with Roger Murrah; and “Put Your Dreams Away,” with Wayland Holyfield.

A renowned list of recording artists have graced Leigh’s songwriting catalogue, including Ray Charles, Ronnie Milsap, Anne Murray, Steve Wariner, Billy Dean, Mickey Gilley, Reba McEntire, Don Williams, The Dixie Chicks and many others.

Leigh’s accomplishments also have earned him several recognitions. In 1978, Nashville Mayor Richard Fulton presented Leigh with a Key to the City, and, in 1988, he was honored with a space

on the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Starwalk. In 1994, Leigh’s peers elected him into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

For more information on Richard Leigh, visit www.richardleigh.com.

On NBC13 Daytime in the Kitchen, Chef Robey introduced his latest dinner special, Seared Texas Red Fish Maque Choux. Enjoy this entree with half off bottle of wines Tuesday & Wednesday Nights.

Starting Tuesday August 3, Veranda on Highland is offering half off any bottle of wine on our regular wine list with the purchase of two entrees every Tuesday and Wednesday Night. What a perfect excuse to come to Veranda on Highland for Dinner! To view our wine list please click here

Library Wines Excluded