Thompson repeated as state wrestling champions last weekend by topping Hoover and Vestavia Hills at Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. It was not the weekend Vestavia Hills’ wrestlers had hoped for. The Rebels did manage to claim one weight class; senior Pete Dazzio topped Thompson’s Ashunti Perry in the 170-pound championship by a 9-4 decision. Freshman Ryan … [Read more...]
Feast of 48: Mountain Brook Announces Amason as Winner of 2018 Restaurant Trail Challenge
By Emily Williams In 2018, Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch came up with the idea to host a Restaurant Trail challenge, inviting community members to visit 48 of the city’s restaurants in one year for the chance to win a grand prize of gift cards and packages from participating establishments. “When I first heard about it, I thought it would be really hard to eat at 48 … [Read more...]
Creating a Culture: Chef Abhi Sainju to Bring Asian-Fusion Concept to Another Over the Mountain Location
By Ingrid Howard After two years of operation at the Summit, an Asian-fusion restaurant called Abhi has experienced enough success that the owner is opening a second location, this time in Mountain Brook. Chef Abhi Sainju, the brains behind the restaurant, grew up in Nepal and has traveled around the world, trying new foods and restaurants everywhere he went. He said that he … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Receives Growth Award From Arbor Day Foundation
In addition to earning recognition as a 2018 Tree City USA, the city of Mountain Brook recently was named a recipient of the Arbor Day Foundation's Growth Award. The award serves as a higher recognition of the city's commitment to environmental improvement and demonstration of a higher level of tree care. “It is a testament to the team effort of our city officials, employees … [Read more...]
Academic Accountability: MBHS Science Teacher Takes on V2V Training with Help From His Students
By Emily Williams It takes a village to raise a child, an African proverb attests, but Mountain Brook High School science teacher Walter Rogers is hoping his students will take on the job of helping him raise his fitness level. Rogers is beginning to train for the Village 2 Village Run, a 7.5K being held March 9. He’s looking for students in his advanced placement biology … [Read more...]