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Hernandez named executive chef of Huntsville’s Purveyor

In the next phase for one of Huntsville’s most acclaimed culinary destinations, ChurchStreet Family Hospitality has named Chef Abner Hernandez as executive chef of its flagship restaurant Purveyor.  “I’m incredibly honored and excited to step into the role of executive chef at Purveyor,” Hernandez said. “It means a great deal to be part of a […]

Michelin Recognition Makes Purveyor and Salt Smokehouse Standout Holiday Gift Options

For Huntsville residents still searching for meaningful last-minute Christmas gifts, two of the city’s most celebrated dining destinations are offering a compelling option. Purveyor and Salt Smokehouse were recently named to the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South, giving gift givers a chance to wrap an experience rather than another item.   Both restaurants were […]

Church Street Family Recruits Executive Sous Chef from Miami

It is a strategic move resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Huntsville restaurateurs Matthew and Stephanie Mell of the Church Street Family Group worked with New York-based celebrity chef Jimmy Canora to conduct a nationwide search for a new executive chef who can help them navigate through unprecedented times for the food and beverage industries. Officially […]

Sit Down with Success: Restaurateur Stephanie Kennedy-Mell

After she spent more than 20 years in the fashion and apparel industry, Stephanie Kennedy-Mell and her husband Matthew Mell opened the Church Street Wine Shoppe in Huntsville. Now their Church Street Family owns Purveyor at the Avenue, Pourhouse at Stovehouse; Mazzara’s at Stovehouse; and, in spite of the uncertainty of COVID-19, they are about […]