By Sam PrickettFor chef Adam Evans and designer Suzanne Humphries Evans, the decision to open Automatic Seafood & Oysters in Birmingham’s Lakeview entertainment district was just that: automatic.“It’s what our path was,” Suzanne said, “with Adam as a chef and my professional background (as a designer), and with us … [Read more...]
New Director Named to Lead UAB Cancer Center
UAB has hired a DNA researcher, Dr. Barry Paul Sleckman, to lead its O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center as its new director. Sleckman will take over from interim director Ravi Bhatia, who temporarily was filling the role after the departure of former director Michael Birrer in April. He will begin the new job Jan. 6. Sleckman is a world-renowned researcher who focuses on … [Read more...]
Full House: Two Parents, Six Children and Some Bunny Rabbits; Building a House to Fit the Waltchak Family
By Ingrid Schnader Christopher Architecture and Interiors took an outdated, one-level ranch house and transformed it into a modern farmhouse with sweeping archways and pops of color. It was open for tours last week as the CAI’s 2019 Designer Showhouse, with proceeds from the tours benefiting Lifeline Children’s Services. The nonprofit works to help vulnerable children and … [Read more...]
Two of a Kind: Doctors Ryan and Rothermich Realize Dream of Working in the Same Practice at Andrews Sports Medicine
By Rubin E. Grant From the moment Jenny Senske met her future husband, Dr. Mike Ryan, in 2010 in New York City, she heard about his best friend and college roommate, Dr. Marc Rothermich. Mike Ryan told her about their goal to work in the same medical practice. Senske was more than skeptical. “I thought it was a pipe dream,” said Jenny Ryan, who married Mike Ryan on New … [Read more...]
On-trend: Animal Prints, Leather and Attitude Highlighted in Hoover Service Club’s Annual Fashion Show
By Ingrid Schnader Clothing at the Gameday in Style Boutique isn’t just for Saturdays at the stadium. All kinds of casual styles from the boutique were shown off recently during the Hoover Service Club’s annual fashion show. Animal prints, which have been on-trend for several years, aren’t going anywhere, said Darlene Higginbotham, who emceed the show. While some styles keep … [Read more...]