By Emily Williams This summer, the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce has invited locals to visit eateries throughout the city with a “Savor the Summer” contest. The contest kicked off on May 23, the final day of school for Vestavia Hills City Schools students. Participants are challenged to visit as many food vendors in the city as they can – including fast food shops, ice … [Read more...]
Making It Easy: Gym and Restaurant Owner Marries His Passions With Pre-Made Healthy Meals
By Ingrid Howard With so many misconceptions about dieting and fitness, living healthy can be a challenge. But Paul Shunnarah, owner of Fit Five Meals and Gauntlet Fitness Kickboxing and Boxing, has taken some of the effort out of eating nutritious meals and getting in a good workout. Fit Five Meals serves up prepared meals made healthier mostly by leaving out the fatty stuff … [Read more...]
Love, Prayer and Quality: JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies Owner Credits Her Mother’s Example for Starting Her on the Path to Good Food
By Ingrid Howard Guests at Tuesday’s fifth annual Magic City Chocolate Challenge had the opportunity to taste unlimited chocolate creations from some of Birmingham’s best bakers and chocolatiers. In her first year participating in the event, JaWanda Jackson offered guests miniature sweet potato pies, which she calls “love in a cup.” Jackson has been perfecting her sweet … [Read more...]
Mexican Food With a Flair: Bluff Park Resident to Open New Restaurant Concept in Downtown Homewood
By Ingrid Howard When Bluff Park resident Hal Craig learned that Jackson’s Bar and Bistro would be closing its doors, he said he felt led to open his own restaurant in the location.Now, he and his wife are renovating the space in preparation for the opening of Tostadas, a Mexican restaurant concept the Craigs created and are bringing to Homewood.“We prayed … [Read more...]
Corks & Chefs: Festival Serves up Food, Wine and Cocktails With a Side of Art
By Kennedy McJunkin The 22nd Annual Corks & Chefs food-tasting event will take place over the weekend of April 27-28, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Linn Park.Corks & Chefs, held in concert with the Magic City Art Connection Festival, will showcase more than 15 local restaurants, four cocktail bars and numerous local wineries and breweries, all … [Read more...]