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Green Acres: A Family Legacy in Birmingham | Huntsville News
For nearly 70 years, Green Acres in Birmingham has served soul food classics with unwavering consistency—thanks to the Gratton family’s relentless dedication. Founded by Charles Gratton in 1958, the restaurant thrived on simple, perfect dishes like chicken wings and fried green tomatoes, evolving only slightly over time—mostly swapping cooking oil. Charles, inspired by his brother’s Chicago chain, brought that same hustle to Birmingham, even as the neighborhood shifted. His son Greg returned from California to help run the business, learning everything from peeling potatoes. Now, Greg’s…
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