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Pintxo Party
Born in San Sebastián, Spain, the joyous tradition of pintxos is spreading Article by Marti Buckley | Photography by Simon Bajada On the northern coast of Spain sits a postcard-perfect town complete with glittering seaside, lush mountains in the distance, and church spires peeking through the skyline. San Sebastián boasts natural beauty, architecture, and a wealth of attractions. But what draws visitors there the most is something smaller in size — the pintxo. The Spanish snack is tapa on a...
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Gus's in Good Hands
Lee Pantazis is leading historic hot dog joint to a creative future Article by Loyd McIntosh | Photography by Mary Fehr Gus’s Hot Dogs is one of a handful of Birmingham’s original Greek-owned restaurants still standing and is the last of the original hot dog joints in town following the demise of such places as Tony’s Terrific Hot Dogs and Lyric Hot Dogs. A mainstay on 4th Avenue North, Gus’s Hot Dogs has been in business since an immigrant from Greece, Gus Alexander, first opened the doors...
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Closet Confessions, Pt. II
At home with Birmingham's style set Article by Kali McNutt | Photography by Mary Fehr The contents of a closet reveal so much about the wearer–lifestyle, aspirations, travel experiences, affinities, and beliefs around sustainability. More interesting than any garment is the person wearing it–someone with a singular point of view who can't be easily labeled. Enjoy part two of our peak inside local wardrobes. Morgan Jones Johnston Morgan Jones Johnston’s artistic, bon vivant aesthetic tells...
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Food + Beverage
Food as Medicine
How to boost immunity by incorporating easy kitchen herbalism Article by Emilie Maynor | Photography by Jamie Runnells In 2015, I attended an integrative medicine conference in Boston and had the opportunity to learn from industry experts. Aviva Romm is an MD and master herbalist who spoke about women’s health through the lens of blending conventional medicine with the wisdom of ancient herbalism. It was a fascinating presentation and, quite frankly, the first time I heard anyone trained in...
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