Rêve is French for “dream”— but also it stands for a gastronomic Birmingham restaurant journey led by owner and Executive Chef Jacob M. Stull. The idea began in April 2024 as a roaming weekly fine dining pop-up with the goal of bringing a high-end, but not pretentious, dining experience to Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene. A Maryland native, Chef Stull roots … [Read more...]
Southeastern Salvage Home Emporium reopens in Golden Flake factory
In early August the Southeastern Salvage Home Emporium opened to the public in their new store location at 1 Golden Flake Drive in Birmingham. Southeastern Salvage Home Emporium specializes in unique goods from around the world, including building materials, furniture, home décor, and garden supplies. “Many Birmingham resident remember touring the Golden Flake … [Read more...]
Football, Fashion & Fun
On Sunday, August 10, more than 200 attendees came together at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center to celebrate inclusion and kick off football season at Down Syndrome Alabama’s 2nd annual "Football, Fashion & Fun" event — a high-energy afternoon of fashion, football, and heartfelt storytelling. The runway came alive with 30 models — ages 1 to 25 — all members of the … [Read more...]
Remembering Scott Allen
By Brent Thompson For more than 10 years, the phone would ring several times each week around 11:30 a.m. The call would come from either me or Scott Allen and it always began with the same four words - “Have you eaten yet?” Scott and I ate lunch together more often than most friends do and I am so grateful that we did. I now know that we were … [Read more...]
Meet Ironwood’s New Executive Chef: Kirstyn Bielawa brings heart, heritage and high ambitions to Homewood.
By Cara D. Clark Homewood’s Valley Hotel and its signature restaurant, Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails, have become a cultural touchpoint in Homewood since it opened in January 2021. As the hotel’s premier dining experience, Ironwood helps shape the identity of the entire property. It plays a key role in making the Valley Hotel a true destination—where residents and … [Read more...]