"Birmingham has changed a lot from when I grew up here. The people recognize how vibrant this city is and what all we have to offer. The food and beverage scene is crazy for the size of the city. The number of nationally renowned chefs, bars, and bartenders is incredible. To be able to use the relationships I’ve built in the bar industry has been so great."
FabCrunch.com has named Eugene’s Hot Chicken in Birmingham as having the best fried chicken in Alabama. In its 2023 story, FabCrunch said it scoured the nation “to uncover the best fried chicken spots that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. From coast to coast, we’ve left no stone unturned in our pursuit of the ultimate fried chicken perfection.’’ In reviewing restaurants in every state, FabCrunch.com said that Eugene’s “perfect balance of heat and flavor…
"There is no perfect way to taste and experience wine. I want people to feel transported by wine. And that’s what I want to bring to Birmingham. I think of wine as togetherness." Andrea Early
"Your passion needs to reach beyond the food. It has to be about the people who come to eat here and make memories here. It’s all about the people."
"Looking back, it’s easier to see the moments that were crystallizing for me.... One friend asked me what I was going to do, and I said, 'I don’t know, but I know I want to make a difference.'"