July 2025 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 July gifts to you!

The Essential

Birmingham Metro, Trussville

This trendy and charming New American bistro nestled in downtown Birmingham is quickly becoming an essential part of the community. The Essential offers elevated comfort food for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and their cozy, upscale setting is just divine. With attentive service and tasty food and drinks that are sure to make you want to stay awhile.

LOLO recipients will enjoy a dessert @ The Essential

Daysol Coffee Lab

Hoover

Two local entrepreneurial friends teamed up to launch the cozy and welcoming shop, Daysol Coffee Lab. Deep southern roots and a background in farming led these two on a path to carefully sourcing quality coffee beans from sustainable growers around the globe. This trendy little spot brings people together over great coffee roasted fresh in-house.

LOLO recipients will enjoy an Iced Latte @ Daysol Coffee Lab

Bertolone’s Classic Italian Restaurant

Shelby County

Bertolone’s Classic Italian Restaurant has deep roots. In 1977, the Bertolone family left Italy for the American dream. And after many years running a popular restaurant in California, they’ve brought their treasured family recipes and authentic Italian cuisine to Alabama. You’ll love the warm, attentive service and cozy yet elegant atmosphere.

LOLO recipients will enjoy Garlic Knots @ Bertolone’s Classic Italian Restaurant!

Mr. Tea N Bites

Montgomery Metro

Cute decor and a friendly staff await at Mr. Tea N Bites, a local quick-serve eatery offering Asian flavors in a hurry. Sample the colorful fruit and milk boba teas, or get an exotic boost of energy from the Vietnamese coffee and cold foam. Asian fusion eats abound, from grab-and-go items to the fun and tasty build-your-own noodle bowl bar.

LOLO recipients will enjoy an appetizer or tea @ Mr. Tea N Bites