By Anne RuisiIt’s taken months to plan and make the move to Mountain Brook, but Melt restaurant is drawing loyal customers from its original Avondale location and new fans since it opened Jan. 12 in Lane Parke.“We’re so excited to see our loyal customer base, our friends and families, we’re excited to meet new people,” said Paget Pizitz Taylor, who co-owns Melt with … [Read more...]
state of the city | Homewood: McClusky Touts Charm, Neighborhoods, Businesses
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky painted an attractive portrait as he delivered his annual State of the City address at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce at The Club.“Homewood defines itself as a beautiful mixture of charming neighborhoods, an unmatched community presence, incredible walkability and a tapestry of the most … [Read more...]
state of the city | Hoover Brocato Outlines City’s Achievements and Goals
By Anne RuisiHoover Mayor Frank Brocato outlined the city’s achievements in 2022 and offered an outlook for 2023 at the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency – Wynfrey Hotel on Jan. 18. “We will not rest on our laurels,” the mayor said. “We are planning and investing in the future to make sure we’re a great place to live … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Gardens: Ecological Landscape Designer Speaks at Gardens for Inaugural John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture
Thomas Rainer, a leading voice in ecological landscape design, will speak Jan. 31 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens during the Annual Member Celebration and Inaugural John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture. The Birmingham native will talk about his landscape philosophy and how it applies to homeowners’ gardens and to the Kaul Wildflower Garden.Rainer is a … [Read more...]
‘Do Anything to Help’: Tamburello Delighted to Take Part in Lettermen of the USA Gala
By Rubin E. GrantBen Tamburello has a soft spot in his heart for football players and military veterans.So, when Lettermen of the USA founder and President Darryl Fuhrman contacted him about being the athletic honoree for its fourth annual One Yard at a Time Gala, Tamburello readily agreed.“I never served in the military, but I am emphatic to veterans for the … [Read more...]