If you build it, turns out, people will come. It happened in Opp when local resident Merrill Culverhouse decided his hometown needed a nice place to eat. So, he teamed up with chef Jon Gibson (a friend since childhood) and together, they built Wheelhouse. Today, the restaurant is thriving and, just as importantly, providing jobs … Continue reading Great Food & Warm Hospitality are in Their Wheelhouse
I love a place that makes me feel like I'm somewhere else entirely. Current Charcoal Grill in downtown Birmingham is only minutes from my home, yet it seems a world away. The beautiful restaurant is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month, and Executive Chef-Partner Luke Joseph has brought back some delicious favorite dishes--perhaps most excitingly … Continue reading Staying Current
These three books—a couple new ones and another I’m finally getting around to reading—are what I shared this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson By Ellen Baker This page-turning novel blends historical elements with a coming-of-age story. In 1924, 4-year-old Cecily Larson’s mother drops her off at … Continue reading Immersive Reads
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