Event Planning + Services

Party Help

Article and Photography by We’re often asked about private food and drink experiences. Whether you’re looking to uplevel a soiree with a mobile bar, host an intimate cooking lesson, or have an event catered to the nines, we’ve rounded up Birmingham’s top chef, catering, and bartending services. These folks make entertaining from the comfort of home seamless, swanky, and undeniably delicious.  Private Chef  Birmingham’s in-home chefs feel like a well-kept secret. They offer an array of...

Food + Beverage

Fiesta on Aisle Five

Dulce Rivera keeps her family’s Mi Pueblo markets buzzing with food, culture, and community Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr Follow the aroma of warm corn tortillas, smoky roasted chilies, and fresh cilantro into a place where Birmingham shops for flavor: Mi Pueblo Supermarket. A cumbia spills from the speakers as families weave through aisles stacked with dried peppers and imported sodas. At the heart of it all is Dulce Rivera, moving with the same energy as the store itself...

Home + Design

An Evening Well Served

Around the Table with Son of a Butcher Article by Birmingham Lifestyle | Photography by Mary Fehr Luis DeLaTorre’s gatherings are as much about atmosphere as appetite. The generous spread — an array of meats, cheeses, seafood, and thoughtful accoutrements — came courtesy of The Son of a Butcher, Birmingham’s go-to source for provisions of this caliber. Head butcher Chris Spear cooked the rib roast with maître d’ butter, smoked ham glazed with honey-dijon, and prime tenderloin with horseradish...

Food + Beverage

The Stitt Effect

Tracing the roots and branches of Frank and Pardis Stitt’s living culinary legacy Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr The oysters arrived still hissing in their shells, dressed with spinach, pancetta, and cream that caught the light like satin, offset by a scatter of Parmesan breadcrumbs. Frank Stitt’s voice held reverence as he described the new dish to his staff: the brine of the Gulf, the smoke of the pancetta, the richness of cream held in perfect balance—flavors meant to...

Arts + Culture

Roscoe Hall: Cook, Create, Repeat

From California’s kitchens to his Birmingham garage studio, Roscoe Hall spins stories through food and art Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Ambre Amari Roscoe Hall is always cooking up something. For years, he plated dishes in kitchens that shaped American dining—from Alice Waters’ legendary Chez Panisse in California to Momofuku Ssam Bar in New York. “San Francisco was so expensive that I ended up homeless for a year, living in a flop house or crashing on a friend’s couch so I could...

Style + Beauty

A Life, Styled

Mary Glenn McElveen shares the looks she loves—and the timeless style philosophy behind them Article and Photography by When it comes to style that feels both effortless and intentional, Mary Glenn McElveen has mastered the balance. As the founder of Styled by MG , the Birmingham-based tastemaker spends her days curating wardrobes, editing closets, and uncovering the kind of fashion finds that make clients feel transformed. Since launching her business in 2015, she’s cultivated a loyal...

Arts + Culture

Style on His Own Terms

Fine artist Madison Faile’s expressive, evolving style refuses to be boxed in Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr Madison Faile doesn’t sit around waiting for inspiration to strike. He laughs at the notion of a tortured muse or a dramatic flash of genius. For him, being an artist means working at it every day. “I’m a debilitating morning person,” he says. “I get up, and I go to the studio.” Some days at his studio—located in Forstall Art Center—are more productive than others...

Home + Design

The House Next Door

The story of a modern, meaningful redesign shaped by friendship, family, and a few serendipitous twists Article by Blair Moore | Photography by CRU Photography When Cameron and Whitt Steineker moved from New York to Birmingham as newlyweds, they bought a house just off Cherokee Road—with not much furniture of their own, but plenty of hope. Over the next eleven years, they raised two children, grew deep roots, and built a life that made it hard to imagine leaving.  Their home sat right beside...

Shopping

Curate Your Signature Look with Avani Rupa Fine Jewelers

Five must-have categories to build a personal jewelry wardrobe with intention and flair Article by Avani Patel The Layered Necklace Edit Layering adds instant polish. Mix gold tones, a floating diamond station, a centered pendant, and something playful like a charm or gemstone to create depth, interest, and everyday elegance. The Stackable Band Story Start with a classic base and build with texture, pattern, and color. Stackable rings are a playful way to express style, whether worn solo...

Arts + Culture

The Threads That Connect Us All

A celebration of slow fashion, shared values, and Southern roots that shape a global conversation Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Provided Born of needle and thread in Florence, Alabama, luxury label Alabama Chanin has become a global voice in slow fashion, handcraft, and sustainable design. Its influence may be far-reaching, but its identity is unwaveringly Southern. This fall, the brand’s local presence will grow more personal, with a new office opening above basic. , the downtown...