Back in the 1930s, three brothers: Paul, Charlie, and my great-grandfather John Molay set out to establish themselves as wholesale grocers in the Birmingham, AL area. After years of dedication, they put themselves on the map as a top supplier for many Birmingham restaurants at the time, calling the store Molay Bros.

Meanwhile, John's wife, Ida Mae Farnetti began fusing her love of Soul Food with her husband John's Sicilian love for Italian cuisine. Her dishes of classic lasagna to braised meats served with her famous BBQ sauce carried their way through generations up to now.

My grandmother, Carol Molay Burke taught me the true meaning of dining culture, as was taught to her by her family. Now, we are carrying on the name of the Molay Brothers while incorporating the Farnettis Italian Soul Food cuisine.