Although large chain companies might have a lot to offer consumers all across the country, most of them lack the uniqueness and individuality of a smaller, local business, and they do not always have everything that a person is looking for. This can be true for all types of businesses, Read more…
Criss Smiley worked in the food and beverage industry for 35 years as an Executive Chef and then as the Food and Beverage Director of a national hotel chain. Working with that hotel chain is what brought him to Birmingham from Philadelphia in 1995. He was able to retire, and Read more…
Erin and Brian Mooney have both been involved in the restaurant industry for as long as they can remember. They own a very successful catering business, Tre Luna Catering, and were approached in 2016 by a good friend about opening a restaurant in the Village at Brock’s Gap, which was Read more…
Brandon and Kayla Hunt opened Alabama Roofing LLC in 2014 because they saw opportunities to help people. Most people hear “roof replacement” and immediately cringe because of how expensive a new roof can be. What many people don’t realize, however, is that you can typically get your insurance company to Read more…
In January of 2015, Brooks Taylor and his wife Pilar, along with business partner Corey Hinkel, opened Birmingham Breadworks at 2408 7th Avenue South in Birmingham’s Southside. While Brooks was an electrical engineer and his wife was a graphic designer, they had both been baking at home for the past Read more…
Dance classes can teach a young person (or an older person) some lessons that go far beyond basic dance steps and rhythms. Dance can also teach discipline, dedication, flexibility, compromise, healthy living routines, and commitment. Throughout the Birmingham area, The Pointe Dance Arts dance studio has developed a solid reputation Read more…
Spending time in a toy store can be an enjoyable experience for many people, especially if it is a place that conjures feelings of nostalgia and childhood dreams. Within the Birmingham area, Homewood Toy & Hobby Shop is not only the oldest toy store around, but it is also one Read more…
Most people enjoy the experience of looking and feeling the best that they can, every day of the year. From taking care of yourself with exercise and good nutrition, to dressing nicely, to caring for your personal hygiene, all of these aspects add to the overall feeling of health and Read more…
Many people enjoy having a place to go to where they can relax, have a drink or two, perhaps enjoy some good music, and hang out with friends and loved ones. The Birmingham area has some great local breweries that serve this purpose for residents and visitors, alike. If you Read more…
Did you know that Royal Cup Coffee and Tea that is based right here in Birmingham actually has roots that began under another name? The Royal Cup Coffee and Tea business was originally called the Batterton Coffee Company. The original company was started by a man named Henry T. Batterton. Read more…