By Ally MorrisonThe O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s advisory board will host the 37th annual ArtBlink Gala in a virtual format Feb. 4.The event will feature 20 local artists who create original artwork live. These pieces will be available for bid or purchase during the event via an online auction. Proceeds from the event will support top-priority projects in … [Read more...]
Rodney Davis Presented Key to the City for His 30 Years at Otey’s Tavern
By Ally MorrisonRodney Davis, long-time chef and beloved personality of Otey’s Tavern, was presented a Key to the City on Jan. 18 by the Mountain Brook Mayor for his service and dedication to the popular Crestline Village restaurant and Mountain Brook community.As Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch handed Davis the Key to the City, he thanked Davis for all … [Read more...]
Feed the Family: Joyful Food Co. Offers Healthier Variations on Childhood Favorites
By Ally MorrisonWith a new year comes new goals, new fitness routines and new healthy diets. Eating healthy is one of the top-ranked new year’s resolutions, especially for those discovering dietary restrictions, those wanting to refrain from fast food or those wanting to eliminate sugar and processed goods. Originally established as a healthy bakery … [Read more...]
Fresh, Unusual, Healthy: Blueroot Brings West Coast Healthy Food Into a Comfort Food Culture
By Ally MorrisonThe West Coast meets the Deep South at Blueroot, where owner Jennifer Ryan aims to make healthy eating accessible and approachable. Opening a restaurant that serves healthy food in a comfort food culture can be challenging at times, but Ryan looks at the opening of Blueroot as an opportunity to provide information, education and new options to the … [Read more...]
We Rise
By Lily JanasWe rise before the sun. At 2 a.m., we move with silent purpose. We slip on our black socks, lace our Dinkles, tighten our suspenders, fasten each silver button on our jackets and smooth our braids down. The noise at breakfast, the buzz of conversations and clink of silverware, reminds us that we’d all rather be sleeping, but we’re up for … [Read more...]