OPENINGS
Locanda Brasato, a new Italian restaurant from Duaine Clements and Marco Butturini, recently opened in the former Post Office Pies space at 270 Rele St. Clements and Butturini are also co-owners of downtown Birmingham’s Lé Fresca. The new restaurant focuses on “the art of slow cooking” with traditional Italian techniques and quality ingredients. Menu offerings include antipasti, pizza, mafalde, short rib ravioli, duck breast, halibut and a selection of Italian-inspired desserts. locandabrasato.com, 205-747-0013
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase Bank celebrated the opening of its new Mountain Brook branch with a ribbon cutting at 2629 Cahaba Road in the Lane Park development. The event, hosted by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, marked the official launch of Chase’s newest location as part of the company’s broader expansion across Alabama. Chase opened its first Alabama branch five years ago near Auburn University and announced plans last year to triple its number of branches statewide and hire an additional 170 bankers by 2030 to expand access to financial services.
NEWS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Kiwanis Legacy of Honor
The Kiwanis Club of Homewood-Mountain Brook recently honored six members for decades of service to the organization. Recognized for 25 years of service were Chuck Kelly of Kelly Landscaping Architects LLC and Glenn Davis. Kelly and Davis both previously served as club president. Sam Gaston, recently retired as Mountain Brook city manager, was also recognized for his leadership, having served as president of three Kiwanis clubs and currently serving as lieutenant governor. Tim Chandler, Leland Keller, and Tom Donaldson were honored for 40 years of service. “These outstanding members exemplify the mission and values of Kiwanis,” club member Judith Wright said. “Their years of service have strengthened not only our club but also the children we serve.” The Kiwanis Club is a global volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. Members conduct extensive service projects each year — such as building playgrounds, stocking food pantries and mentoring youth — while raising money for local communities and international initiatives…