As co-owner of Bistro V, located at 521 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, Emily Tuttle has helped guide the restaurant since its earliest days. She oversees operations and hospitality, working closely with her business partner, Jeremy Downey, to keep the popular local spot running smoothly.

Q: How and when did Bistro V get started?

A: Bistro V opened on June 4, 2010. My business partner, Jeremy, and I had worked together at City Hall Diner. We thought we could continue working in the same spot after City Hall Diner closed. We’ve been open for 15 years now!

Q: What is your favorite thing about owning the restaurant?

A: My favorite thing about owning a restaurant is being a part of people’s lives. Guests come to celebrate birthdays, graduations, new careers. They also come just to

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