By Sam Prickett When Birmingham Restaurant Week first started in 2009, Mark Driskill was working at Highlands Bar and Grill under the direction of award-winning chef Frank Stitt. But as the annual dining event prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Driskill finds himself in a very different position: as owner and executive chef of his own restaurant, Ash Neighborhood Bar … [Read more...]
Mourning Muffin
By Sue Murphy It’s like Jumpin’Jack Doritos all over again. When I asked for my usual green iced tea and morning muffin at Starbucks a few weeks ago, I was told that the muffin had been discontinued. To give you an idea of the magnitude of this loss, you need to know that I have ordered the muffin at least twice a week for the past 6 months. After every … [Read more...]
Bigger and Stronger: Bell Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facility
By Emily Williams “Children all have potential, and they all have to be loved and cared for,” is a quote from Betty Bell, founding director of The Bell Center for Early Intervention. On July 30, center officials, families, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of a new facility designed specifically to care for children at risk of developmental delays. “In … [Read more...]
I Want My Sidewalk Film Festival: MTV Documentary Kicks Off Film Festival Featuring Something for Everyone
By Sam Prickett It’s been a dark year for independent cinema, but don’t expect this month’s Sidewalk Film Festival to be a dour affair. “I think that we’ve done a good job – certainly the best that we could do – trying to balance the lineup in a year that’s very dark for film,” said Sidewalk Creative Director and Lead Programmer Rachel Morgan. “I think that independent … [Read more...]
Summer Run: MB Seniors Have a Little Fun, Make a Little Cash, Lead Some Kids on a Path to Running
By Rubin E. Grant Tate Record wanted to have a summer job, but he wasn’t interested in working every day. Plus, he wanted to have some fun while working. So, the rising senior on the Mountain Brook cross-country team figured he would combine his love of running with making some money. With assistance from a few other rising seniors on the Spartans’ cross-country team, Record … [Read more...]