Ringing in Happy Hour

Bell Bistro, the latest concept from Bloomfield Hills-based Cicero Hospitality Group, opened just a few months ago in Birmingham and has recently announced its new happy hour menu—The Bell Hour. The restaurant, features a new American-style menu crafted by executive chef Gabriel Botezan — who is a Le Cordon Bleu-certified chef. The Bell Hour runs Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and offers some tasty small plate favorites with discounted prices. A few of the menu highlights include: wagyu smash burger with red onions, American cheese, burger sauce; fennel-encrusted yellowfin tuna with cilantro aioli, salsa macha and pickled red onions; brussel sprout salad with baby beets, hazelnuts, thyme and citrus vinaigrette; wagyu meatballs with tomato sauce, whipped ricotta, basil and crostini. In addition to small plates, guests can enjoy a variety of $9 wines; $9 well drinks and $12 craft cocktails. Seating for The Bell Hour is available at the bar or the dining room. 185 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham bellbirmingham.com