February Local Spotlight - ARC Realty Blog

We are so excited to announce this month’s Local Spotlight! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Central Alabama, and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your ARC Realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by region and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are February gifts to you!

Bandit Patisserie

Birmingham Metro

Co-founded by Birmingham chefs Kristen Hall and Victor King, Bandit Patisserie is a sweet spot to warm up this winter. Located in downtown Birmingham, this small-batch patisserie tempts patrons with a full espresso menu and a mix of sweet and savory treats like fresh-made croissants, Danishes, scones, cake slices, macarons, and more. Send February’s chill packing with a warm treat!

LOLO recipients will enjoy your choice of a pastry served with a drip coffee at Bandit Patisserie.

Sunshine Nutrition

Hoover Metro

Sunshine Nutrition delivers yummy drinks that taste like dessert but are actually low-calorie and packed with vitamins and nutrients. Their fresh-made shakes and energy teas are the perfect pick-me-up for every day with gourmet flavors like Chocolate Caramel Cappuccino, Funetti, and rich Brownie Batter. Sweeten your day with a healthy treat!

LOLO recipients will enjoy your choice of a tea or shake from the current menu at Sunshine Nutrition.

Cream & Cones

Shelby County

Cream & Cones knows that anytime is the right time for dessert. Cool, creamy treats are their specialty with an array of sweet offerings like rolled ice cream made with your choice of toppings, hand-scooped ice cream in thirty-plus gourmet flavors, house-made sundaes, and fruity shaved ice. Indulge your sweet tooth with a classic from the menu!

LOLO recipients will enjoy your choice of a brownie, cheesecake, or hot fudge sundae at Cream & Cones.

The Vintage Olive

Montgomery Metro

For over thirteen years, The Vintage Olive has brought a world of flavor to Montgomery with their premium extra virgin olive oils and barrel-aged balsamic vinegars. This shop provides endless culinary inspiration with over fifty varieties on tap that can be bottled in-house for your next epicurean experiment at home. Add a dash of flavor to your meal tonight!

LOLO recipients will enjoy a 200 mL bottle of olive oil or vinegar at The Vintage Olive.