By Sam Prickett After spending 10 years working in the grocery business, Jeff Gentry saw an opportunity to fill a gap in his hometown of Vestavia Hills. “I’ve lived in Vestavia my whole life, and on this side of town there’s just not really anywhere to go to get a cheeseburger, a beer, a bottle of wine, a piece of gouda — just the bare necessities,” he said. “There’s not … [Read more...]
Two Birmingham Restaurant Families Collaborate to Open Doughnut Shop
Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara, founders of Big Spoon Creamery, have partnered with close friends Jim and Amy Watkins, who founded Steel City Pops, to launch a new doughnut concept in Avondale, Sons Donuts. According to a press release, Ryan O’Hara notes that the doughnut shop will be a new doughnut experience, serving mini doughnuts cooked hot to order with choices of sugar … [Read more...]
Back In The Kitchen: John Cassimus Partners With SpyPoint to Create Cooking Series
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw With his new cooking series, Darn Hungry, John Cassimus is not only exploring new challenges, he’s revisiting his roots with a mission to inspire people to create a simple meal that they can be proud of. In the 12-part series, produced by SpyPoint and published on its website, Cassimus hopes to inspire viewers to master simple techniques. He … [Read more...]
Families Owned: Neighborhood-Owned Ice Cream Shop Coming to West Homewood
By Rubin E. Grant School activities at Hall-Kent Elementary in Homewood had become get-to-know-your-neighbors events, and as some of those families got to know each other better, they decided to open a business to benefit the community. Sometime in March or April, Neighbors West Homewood, a new neighborhood-owned ice cream shop concept, will open. Neighbors recently signed a … [Read more...]
Heating up the Dining Scene: Birmingham Restaurant Week’s Winter Edition Is Set for Jan. 14-31
By Donna Cornelius While COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on the food and beverage industry, one of Birmingham’s tastiest events isn’t just surviving but thriving.Birmingham Restaurant Week set records in the fall and provided much-needed support not only for the city’s restaurants, bars and food trucks but also for the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. BRW … [Read more...]