Food + Beverage

Food Is Love

The magazine staff shares their favorite meals around Huntsville Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Amy Bailey Food is a way for people to share their love for something with others. Food brings us together, and even those who may not have much in common find relatability in the comfort that food brings. Lunch is one of our favorite times at Huntsville City Lifestyle because it is a time for us to come together and slow down, and depending on the day, to share a new or beloved favorite...

Home + Design

A Minimalist Masterpiece

Floor to ceiling marble, large windows, and unique lighting create the feel of this home Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Davis Modern. Elegant. Sophisticated. From concept to completion no detail was spared, and it shows throughout the entire home. With floor to ceiling marble, large windows, and unique lighting and furniture, the Tomaltys built a masterpiece tucked away in Huntsville's Jones Valley. With a clear vision of using organic materials mixed with warm and varying...

Food + Beverage

Gather At The Southern Table

Where to get the best Southern foods around town Article by Mary Nell Cole There’s something special about gathering around a table with family and friends to share a good meal, stories, and sweet time together.  If it’s a Southern table, there’s bound to be some delicious specialties that have graced tables and satisfied appetites for generations!   Being raised in the South and living my life here, I have great memories of many good times and good eating.  My mother could make a delicious...

Food + Beverage

Minestrone

Article and Photography by Amy Bailey "You keep working hard and you eat minestrone," states Claudia Melis, a centenarians resident of the island of Santorini where there are more people 100 years or older per capita than anywhere else in the world. Sardinians credit their longevity to a Mediterranean diet where they eats lots of minestrone. The cooler temps mean that soup's on  and it's time to bring out the large stock pot and simmer down for hearty, warm meals. Ingredients 1/2 cup extra...

Food + Beverage

Woman in the Kitchen

A look inside the culinary journey of Crystal McKone owner of Old Town Stock House Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Valerie Denney Edge and Tresa Peppers In downtown Guntersville sits a quaint, historic building that is home to Old Town Stock House. The warm wood tones, art lined walls, and dim, moody lighting set the stage for a luxurious experience that will delight the senses, especially if you're fortunate enough to be seated with a view of Lake Guntersville at sunset. It is...

Food + Beverage

So Fresh And So Good

Article and Photography by Sally Ham As an avid foodie I try to be very mindful in what I fuel my body with. Don't get me wrong, I sure do love devouring a scrumptious bowl of ice cream when given the opportunity. But I also feel very refreshed and pleased after I enjoy a health filled salad or bowl. So I bring to you my favorite salads, as well as bowls and where they can be found in the Rocket City! Oh and don't worry, none of these are boring or plain- all are full of flavor and color. Let's...

Arts + Culture

Lara Isbell

Painting what makes you happy Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Will Jenkins What makes you happy? In graduate school, Lara Isbell was fascinated with the human form and attempting to master this type of figurative art. However many of her critiques, both professors and other students, felt that my paintings were too cold or impersonal.Lara recalls, "A favorite professor at that time recognized I was feeling down and losing my desire to create. He asked me a pretty simple question  What...

Travel

The Laurel

Auburn's Five Star hotel and Michelin Star experience Article by Amy Bailey If you are looking for a Five Star hotel experience and Michelin Star dining, you won't find it located in any of Alabama's major cities, but you will find it on The Plains. With a hospitality program that supports the hotel and culinary labs based in the building, The Laurel Hotel and Spa is redefining what Southern hospitality means. The Laurel is the first of its kind, anywhere in the world, luxury teaching hotel...

Life + Culture

Elevating The Restaurant Scene

How three men and their American journey brought them to Huntsville to become restauranteurs Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Davis and Tresa Peppers Two of the most beautiful restaurants you will set foot in recently opened in Huntsville. For anyone who loves and appreciates impeccable design and attention to detail, The Providence Bar and Loona's, located in Providence, will make you feel as if you have stepped into the pages of Architectural Digest or a stunning Los Angeles...

Style + Beauty

Flying High In Style

Fall fashion inspired by Alabama's history of flight Article by Amy Bailey and Casey Creque | Photography by Tamika Watford In 1910 Wilbur and Orville Wright opened the first civilian flying school in an old cotton plantation on the outskirts of Montgomery, thus beginning Alabama's history in aviation. From William Lafayette Quick who invented wheeled landing gear to the Tuskegee Airmen to the birth of aerospace, aviation has been and continues to be a part of our state's history. Hop onboard...