Terri Days transitioned from years in the corporate food service industry to a calmer and personal atmosphere with the opening of her cozy coffee shop and eatery, The Bean & Bistro. For three years ago she served an array of coffees and smoothies in addition to breakfast and lunch. She also made a name for…
Jennifer Welch basically grew up in Mexico. She was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas but spent a lot of time in Piedras Negras, Mexico where some of her mother’s family lived. Cooking was an all day event. With the number of people that had to be fed, it was a continual process. Her…
While growing up, Jordan Guthrie and her family moved around quite a bit because of her father’s occupation. They chose to settle in the Fairhope area in 2005. After graduating from Fairhope High School, Jordan continued her education at Faulkner State Community College. In addition to being a business owner, she has a passion for…
While attending Auburn University, Bo Hamilton spent a few summers living, playing and cooking at ski resorts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He discovered that being in the kitchen was something that he really enjoyed. When classes resumed, he worked the remainder of his undergraduate years at Auburn’s Terra Cotta Cafe. After graduating, Bo and buddy,…
Jessica Guthrie and her mother Nancy Dupre left East Texas and headed to Fairhope in February of 2013. They were familiar with the area because they formerly owned a restaurant in Seaside, Florida and also have good friends in the area. Nancy knew that she eventually wanted to end up in Fairhope so they sold…
It’s always nice to get tipped right? Whether you are helping someone to their car at the grocery store, serving them at their favorite restaurant, or just being told that you shouldn’t quit your day job. Well Author Joel Brown definitely thinks so. In his new book, “The Waitress Book, 51 Tips To Help You Double Yours”, he expresses…
Cindy Nicholson grew up in Mississippi surrounded by a family who enjoyed, appreciated and instilled in her the importance of a great Southern meal. She learned the good old fashioned way – from Mamaw and Papaw – and it is reflected in the recipes and techniques that she uses in her offerings that are now available to the public…
This Mobile native started his entrepreneurial journey in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. John Serda graduated from the University of South Alabama and was working towards his Masters Degree as he studied abroad. During his time in Costa Rica, John and the son of his host family saw a need and fulfilled it. They opened a coffee shop and internet cafe in…
This Mississippi native and former Marine graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Degree in Hospitality Management. After a decade of working in the offshore oil industry, Paul Bankston decided to regroup and get back to being hospitable. He began looking for an established business to purchase. He was interested in finding something with a community feel and…
John Lozano began his career in law enforcement but eventually transitioned into the world of retail. Lozano has always enjoyed interacting with people and was serving as a District Manager for a large retail operation when he happened upon the Eastern Shore. In 2010, John and his family moved to Fairhope. John’s business partner is Tammy Clevenger. She and John…
Chris Capps was just being inquisitive when he thought he would investigate businesses that were for sale in the area. This New Jersey guy migrated to Baldwin County in 2009 after living in Georgia, North Carolina and serving the the US Coast Guard. At one time he managed a bar in New York City and since then has always…
Gil Peterson and Brandon Fischer both started out home brewing beer for their own enjoyment. Gil started working at Michigan’s Mount Pleasant Brewing company while he was in college and then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to accept his first official brewer position. Gil’s experience landed him an interview and shortly after, a position as Head…
