New Sous Chef For The Root; Chartreuse-Chocolate Cookies, and more.

Neighborhood Watch—The Avenue of Fashion takes a front row seat in one of Model D's newest features. April Anderson of Good Cakes and Bakes and Chad Dickerson, the designer whose taken on renovations for the former Hunter Supper Club, talk to the site about the evolution of this neighborhood that lies beyond the core rehabbed areas of Corktown, Downtown, and Midtown. There's also a teaser of Kuzzo's Chicken and Waffles. [Model D]

Remodels—Kroger in Birmingham is reopening Friday following a  $5.6 million remodel, Crain's reports. The company has performed similar renovations on nine other stores this year. [Crain's]

Coming Attractions—Patrons of Noel Night had the opportunity to munch on free chartreuse-chocolate cookies courtesy of the Chartreuse Kitchen and Cocktails' proprietors. The restaurant, which will fill a space left by Rodin in The Park Shelton building, went through 500 cooking in just a little over an hour the company reports on their Facebook page. Did you get a taste? Let us know how it was in the comments. [EaterWire]

Chef Changes—Sam Stanisz has been promoted to sous chef at The Root Restaurant & Bar. Stanisz has worked with the restaurant for two years. "We're excited to be a part of her growth. Look out culinary world. Here she comes," the company says via Facebook. [EaterWire]