Category Archives: News Coverage

Birmingham Magazine Article

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

I never posted an overall finished tour of my loft the way I did for El Barrio. I always meant to get around to it, but was waiting until I could afford to update some of my furniture. Also I’m lazy. So … Continue reading →

Posted in El Barrio, Loft, News Coverage | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Is that a baby downtown? How irresponsible

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

El Barrio has had a two hour wait pretty much every weekend I can remember but they are truly spilling out onto the streets tonight. I assume it has something to do with the story ABC 33/40 ran last night. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Ave Life, El Barrio, ElBarrio, Food, News Coverage | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

I can’t decide whether this guy is reviewing El Barrio or his date

Continue reading →

Link | Posted on January 19, 2012 by | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Another Great Review for El Barrio

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

El Barrio has been getting rave reviews. The Birmingham News featured a great article today. Weld had a good one last week. I’m glad these people can write about food because every time someone asks me to describe what El Barrio … Continue reading →

Posted in El Barrio, News Coverage | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Second Avenue Success Story: Downtown Resurgence

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Second Avenue Success Story: Downtown Resurgence. Great news spot on CBS 42 covering our 2nd Avenue neighborhood. And they mention Artwalk and Sidewalk, so bonus points.

Posted in 2nd Ave Life, News Coverage | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Forge, My First Customer, and The Birmingham News

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I got a partial Certificate of Occupancy last week, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’m living in my loft. I haven’t had time to move any furniture in, so I’m set up somewhat camp style, sleeping on an air … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Ave Life, Loft, News Coverage, Self-Storage | 2 Comments

Lofty downtown living is on the rise, it’s our Fact Finder report | Alabama’s 13

Lofty downtown living is on the rise, it’s our Fact Finder report | Alabama’s 13. This segment shows a lot of the great lofts, but what I really like is that it prominently features the crime statistics. Crime is down … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on April 18, 2011 by | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Restaurant at Counts Bros!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

The worst kept secret in Birmingham (mainly because I have trouble keeping my mouth shut) is that Brian and Geoff from Trattoria Centrale have been eying the Counts Bros. building for a new restaurant. We finished up the lease last … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Ave Life, El Barrio, News Coverage | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Another Unexpected Media Mention

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

The Birmingham Business Journal mentioned Counts Bros. in another news story last week. Fran Godchaux, Interim President of Operation New Birmingham wrote this article about all the excitement happening downtown. Fran’s helped me out immensely over the course of the project. Note that … Continue reading →

Posted in News Coverage | Tagged | Leave a comment

Jimmie Hale Project Featured on ABC 33/40

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

The local ABC affiliate reported on some of the great projects happening downtown. Jeremy’s famous! There’s a good shot of the Counts Bros./Storkland building, too. Thanks ABC 33/40. Despite bankruptcy talk, downtown business is booming – ABC 33/40 – Birmingham … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Ave Life, News Coverage | Tagged | Leave a comment