By Emily Williams To say that Hoover resident Mark Davis is involved in veterans’ support would be an understatement. Mark Davis is veterans’ support. As he walks across a bridge beneath the Veterans Memorial Arbor at Aldridge Gardens, where he has served on the board for more than seven years, visitors pass by while on a jog or walk with friends. “You know, nobody used to … [Read more...]
Blueprint on 3rd Prepares to ‘Rock Out’ Vintner Dinner to Support TumTum Tree Foundation
By Emily Williams As the TumTum Tree Foundation works its way toward its 31st annual Wine Auction on Nov. 13, some of Birmingham’s finest restaurants are hard at work creating tasting menus and wine pairings for a Vintner Dinner series. Dean Robb, owner of Blueprint on 3rd, is preparing for its Nov. 12 wine dinner and recently received the list of wines that will be provided … [Read more...]
‘Creativity Abounds’: Holman Ranch and Bottega Kick Off TumTum Vintner Dinners With Virtual Tasting
By Emily Williams Perseverance can be found in every detail of the TumTum Tree Foundation’s 31st annual Wine Auction and Vintner Dinners. This year, the entire event has gone virtual, calling for participating winemakers and chefs to get creative in their approaches. Despite the pandemic’s effect on the food-service industry, the foundation’s mission has called its … [Read more...]
Mask Market: Mountain Brook Couple Creates Mask Made for Eyewear
By Emily Williams Mountain Brook couple Julie and Scott Joe Bernstein believe that wearing a mask is a sign of respect toward your neighbors. To help those who find masks uncomfortable, they have created their own brand of masks, called Sleevz. Sleevz are made to accommodate eyewear, as well as transition from a drape over the face to a face mask in one smooth move. The … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Hasn’t Kept the OTM Housing Market Down
The real estate market is strong in Over the Mountain areas despite the pandemic, according to real estate professionals. With low inventory on the market and continuing low interest rates, listing prices in the area are up across-the board, according to the Birmingham Association of Realtors. Mountain Brook and Homewood lead in this measure, with prices up 37.61% and 28.78% … [Read more...]