Birmingham has established itself as a “food city,” and Birmingham Restaurant Week is an ideal time to tap into the Magic City’s culinary offerings.

What: Birmingham Restaurant Week winter edition is underway and features more than 30 restaurants of various culinary styles.

Participating restaurants are offering a range of food and drink incentives to give patrons a chance to taste and savor the city’s rich and expanding culinary scene. Visit Birmingham Restaurant Week online for more information on participating restaurants.

When: Runs through Sunday, Jan. 29, at participating restaurants, bars and diners.

Here’s a closer look at two of the restaurants featured with Comedienne Joy of “Dining Out with Comedienne Joy.”

Other featured menu items include:

• Flavorful Asian Cuisine
• Pizza Pies are on the Menu
• Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
• Gastropubs make the menu
• Latin flavors excite
• New Southern cuisine featured on the menu