By Donna Cornelius Even the most industrious cooks can find it hard to meet the culinary demands of the holiday season. One foolish person has in the past made her own food gifts for friends and neighbors, invited her Friday night supper club to a small party, hosted a Christmas Eve dinner and committed to making an app, three side dishes and a dessert for her family’s main … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Village Businesses Prepare for Market Day Sale
In the heat of the summer, Mountain Brook Village merchants will open their doors and fill the sidewalks for the annual Market Day.The European-style tent sale, in its 17th year, gives village businesses a chance to open their doors to customers new and old and offer them sales and other opportunities. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July … [Read more...]
Low and Slow: Restaurateur Brings Texas BBQ to Mountain Brook – and Plans New Edgewood Eatery
By Donna CorneliusDebates about which state has the best barbecue can get heated in a hurry. But a Mountain Brook restaurant that opened in March puts forth a pretty tasty case for Texas.“In Alabama, barbecue is more focused on ribs and pork,” said Tom Sheffer, owner of Icehouse Texas BBQ on Culver Road. “In Kentucky, where I’m from, it’s more mutton and … [Read more...]
A New Home for The Dandé Lion: After 45 Years Lane Park Road Shop Relocating to Canterbury Road
By Sarah Kuper The Dandé Lion shop in Mountain Brook Village is a favorite for Over the Mountain seekers of classic furnishings. But the much-loved store soon will vacate its space at the intersection of Lane Park Road and Cahaba Road after 45 years at the location. The shop will remain a fixture of the village as it moves only a few streets away to Canterbury Road. While … [Read more...]
The Life of Lots of Parties: For More than a Century, Ousler Sandwiches Have Starred at Special Occasions
By Donna Cornelius Bill and Becky Elmore and their daughter, LeAnn Wood, were still at their store, Ousler Sandwiches, when the front door opened. It was well past closing time, but the three greeted the woman who came in warmly. They all exchanged friendly chitchat and then hashed out how many sandwiches she’d need for a special occasion. When the customer left, all four … [Read more...]