William Bill E. Stitt’s passion for bacon began as an assignment in a college speech class where he had to develop a business model for a product. He narrowed it down to bourbon, bloody marys or bacon. Spending his career in the food and beverage industry those same interests grew over the years. Bill E. has done extensive research…
Heather Chopin was initially introduced to Dream Dinners in Mobile when a friend invited her to attend a session. She immediately fell in love with the concept and after six months of being a customer, Heather decided that she needed a job with Dream Dinners of Mobile. The company’s founding mission of bringing families together…
Tony Tkac is a medical professional who truly understands the process of disease. On a daily basis he specializes in emergency medicine and witnesses how diet and lifestyle contribute to one’s health. That along with his personal goals, spurred Tony’s desire to delve into the world of nutrition. All the research he did subsequently ignited…
Jessie Patterson and his family have been fans of Fairhope’s oldest pizza restaurant since the establishment occupied it’s location at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Church Street. The business was relocated to the 420 Fairhope Avenue several years ago and in January of 2016 Patterson purchased the operation from the Nicholsons. He was a…
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…
