18 years and we’ve never attended a single sidewalk film fest ( ridiculous huh?) We are at ground zero this year. We plan for the restaurant to be open sat and Sunday for the event.It reminds me of the city stages glory days.i’m proud to be a part of it, helping with VIP area in […]

Without a doubt, Birmingham downtown is alive,on the move upward, and thoughtfully planning the future look of the city. That being said; to all the new restaurants, bars, retailers, lodgings, and offices. Be patient, energetic and unwavering in your new quest.Oz, the city is not. All the work, worry, planning and executing is still on […]

The regional planning commission is scheduled to be part of the city council meeting in Homewood sept 26th. They are Drafting a plan that will allow continued growth, address parking and beautify all in one package. Wow! Rick Batson (architect) is one that has a grass roots movement starting to suggest alternative development ideas.it will […]

Well, Italy reported terrible crop yield this year citing pests and drought as causes. Their production yield is down 15% at least. This translates a 20 to 25% increase in the stores and to your favorite restaurant. These facts are amazing to me; Italy that culturally large but geographically small ” boot” consumes 35% of […]

Church and family have always been our guideline for the day. We work mon- sat.Sunday Is,”our” day. I’m thankful(sometimes reluctantly)that my wife is a Godly woman and exercises significant control in our (her) home.Left to my own devices, I would probably consider Sunday as a great potential revenue opportunity. My great granddaughter has a simple […]

Joy or curse, a small business owner must wear a number of hats. We simply cannot elicit or engage the help of support professionals for everything we need. We lumber through, learn on the fly(trial and error), and hopefully learn from our mistakes. I started handling our social media for both restaurants, moved on to […]

Steel Magnolias a cult classic and anthem for a large group of womanhood was enjoyed by well over a thousand.Women from all walks of life and age groups graced the street on the way to the theater doors. Mothers with daughters, girls and girlfriends all championing the message of self worth and respectful living. Go […]

During a trip to Mexico we purchased a few gallons of locally produced vanilla extract. The aroma and taste was fab. My antennae were alerted to some new info I uncovered while doing some continuing education. Mexico and South America produce a good vanilla bean and extract. The problem is that unscrupulous producers add the […]

O’Carr’s Downtown Lunch Menu 703-9757 Individually boxed lunch . For Groups of Seven or More [#1]  ….pick 1 sandwich: chicken salad, smoked turkey, roast turkey or cream cheese and olive spread on   .                                                 wheat or white bread         ….pick 1 side…. fruit cup or small pasta salad or small green salad                                            1 bag of potato chips […]

in the 90″s the spring mix of baby lettuces became popular. They are comprised of 6 to 13 varieties. Harvested right in the fields,washed,refrigerated and packaged. Wow! progress is a wonderful thing. We’ve recently moved to a heartier product to eliminate the downsides of baby lettuce. It is so delicate that it breaks down when […]