Tag: August/September 2017
5 Restaurants the Whole Family Can Agree On
When you’re juggling gymnastics, guitar lessons and debate practice, the last thing you want is a stressful restaurant experience. Check out our picks for eateries that make family meals fun and easy, complete with reasonable prices, kid-friendly staff and even great patios.
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Dream Home: All About the Accents
Kelli Threadcraft knew she wanted an English cottage look, outdoor sitting areas, and a large open family room and kitchen with a clean, modern look. Here’s how her creative vision started to come into being.
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University Rethought: The Unless U Story
Next steps for students with developmental disabilities look a lot like Unless U. And it all started with one woman’s vision.
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Meet Russ Maddox of Birmingham School of Music
The students of Russ Maddox, the owner of Birmingham School of Music, have gone on to become band directors, composers for video games, and professional musicians for symphonies and bands.
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Bistro V Chef Jeremy Downey on Alabama Veggies and Gulf Seafood
The best seat in Bistro V is perhaps the chef’s counter. There, Chef Jeremy Downey will talk shop with you on how to best grill fish while he prepares your plate.
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Treasure Hunting: Bryant Estate Sales Behind the Scenes
What is setting up for an estate sale really like? Answer: Moving a whole house in a week while creating a retail sale and studying the human condition—and turning up prize finds while you are at it.
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Meet Melanie Harrison of Melanie’s Upscale Consignment
Melanie Harrison is taking over the customer base of Renaissance Consignment with a similar high-end consignment shop on Cahaba River Road.
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Drink This: FoodBar’s Stray Bulleit
Luke Hampton’s first kumquat encounter left him determined to incorporate the tart and tangy citrus into a signature cocktail.
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The Colors and Textures of Kendall Boggs
Light streams in through the windows of Kendall Boggs’ studio, casting a warm glow on the paintings that line the walls, a coffee maker on a small table and a few empty canvases waiting to spring to life with Kendall’s singular gift.
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Meet VHHS Football Broadcaster Steve Bendall
Steve Bendall’s buddy calls him “The Voice of the Rebels.” After all, he’s been providing commentary for Vestavia High School football game broadcasts for the past 18 years.
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