By Donna CorneliusOne of Birmingham’s most influential culinary communities will take center stage at this year’s edition of FOOD+Culture, set for Sept. 19-22.The festival, a flavor-filled platform for Birmingham’s culinary scene and culture, is in its second year, and the FOOD+Heritage dinner is one of the most anticipated events. This year’s Heritage dinner honors the … [Read more...]

By Donna CorneliusFrom gathering for Sunday dinners to preserving grandmother’s treasured recipes, Southerners take their food customs seriously. So, it makes sense that this year’s Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival is presenting a prestigious award to a man in the forefront of celebrating, preserving and enhancing Southern culinary traditions.Glenn Roberts, … [Read more...]

By Donna CorneliusKay Bruno Reed, (pictured) owner and head chef of Birmingham’s Café Iz, has fond memories of growing up in a closely knit Italian family – especially of making bread with her grandmother on Saturdays and eating together on Sundays. Today, she’s extending the fun to a new generation by teaching her granddaughters how to make pasta.“I don’t want … [Read more...]

 By Donna CorneliusWhen Adam Evans opened Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Birmingham about five years ago, it made a high-water mark on the city’s culinary landscape. Now, he’s set to make another splash with his new restaurant, Current Charcoal Grill.The James Beard Award winner for best chef South in 2022, Evans has partnered for this venture with fellow … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiFestivalgoers can rely on the Persian chicken, brisket, falafels, mandelbrot and other foods served at the Levite Jewish Community Center’s Jewish Food and Culture Fest on April 14 being kosher. The center has an expert who ensures that it is.“I am a rabbi. So, I know about kosher. And so, when the JCC needs help with kosher, I help,” said Rabbi Yossi … [Read more...]