Story and photos by Cara ClarkWhen acclaimed chef Rob McDaniel opened his second restaurant, he was determined to take a different direction from Helen, his first, named in homage to his grandmother. The new direction began with a name: Bayonet, derived from the Spanish bayonet plant, engineered by nature to survive difficult conditions—heat, drought and the salt … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Flower Shop: A Legacy of Beauty
By Cissy Jackson Photos by Jordan WaldMountain Book Flower Shop has been around for 77 years. Shop owner Monte Haynes gives us the history of this venerable institution. OTMJ: Tell me about the shop’s origins.Monty Haynes: An architect named D.O. Whilldin came to Birmingham from up north in the early 1900s. He designed hundreds of projects … [Read more...]
Celebrating Homewood’s Centennial
Homewood has a slate of upcoming events to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday.Cue the fireworks—Homewood is turning 100! Throughout 2026, Homewood has been celebrating its centennial with local art exhibits, a Homewood author night at the Homewood Public Library and a centennial theme for We Love Homewood Day. Now, as the official date of incorporation … [Read more...]
L’AGENCE Headlines Linly Heflin Scholarship Fashion Show
The Linly Heflin Unit will celebrate its 67th annual Scholarship Fashion Show on October 14 at The Club. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by the fashion show at 7 p.m.The annual fashion show is the primary fundraiser for Linly Heflin and will be presented in partnership with Gus Mayer. The event will highlight featured … [Read more...]
How to Futureproof Your Artistic Career in the Age of AI.
Samford professor, professional musician, and author Steven Potaczek has a book coming out Oct 1 on Bloomsbury called Fear Not, Creative: How to Futureproof Your Artistic Career in the Age of AI. Steven is the founding director of Samford University’s Commercial Music program. He is also an award-winning songwriter and producer who has written several Billboard Top 40 … [Read more...]