By Donna Cornelius The Cooking Channel show “Man Fire Food” isn’t named after Nick Pihakis, but it could be. Barbecue is still a hot topic for the Birmingham native who started Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q more than 30 years ago. Pihakis opened the first Jim ’N Nick’s in 1985 with his father, Jim. The Birmingham-based barbecue restaurant now has 35 stores in seven states. “We’ve … [Read more...]
Retail Champ: Ricky Bromberg Honored as one of America’s Top 5 Retail Champions
By Sarah KuperThe Bromberg name in Birmingham is synonymous with fine jewelry and high standards. Now, the Bromberg name has been recognized by the National Retail Federation, as company President Ricky Bromberg was named a top five finalist for America's Retail Champion Award. Bromberg has served on the Alabama Retail Association board since 2006 and as a member of … [Read more...]
A Market on the Corner: Iz Neighborhood Grocery Opens in English Village
By Donna Cornelius Many longtime residents of English Village have fond memories of Park Lane Supermarket, a grocery store that operated in the Mountain Brook neighborhood for more than 40 years. “The freshest vegetables in town and hand-cut meat were trademarks of the store, which also carried commodities considered exotic such as imported fruits and coffees,” writes Cathy … [Read more...]
Hoover School Rezoning Delayed for a Year to Allow Study
By William C. Singleton III Hoover students expecting to attend new city schools as a result of the latest district rezoning plan will have to wait at least another year. Implementation of the city school system’s rezoning plan has been put off until the 2017-2018 school year at the earliest, the district’s superintendent said. U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala recently … [Read more...]
Music Makes the Magic City: 2016 Maestro’s Ball Hosts Invest in the Arts
By Sarah KuperAs a man who has managed investments all of his career, Charlie Perry knows a good opportunity when he sees one. That's why he has spent many years and held many positions at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. "I love music and I love Birmingham. And symphony musicians are as talented as they come," Perry said. Perry believes investing in the Alabama … [Read more...]