Black and white photo of a modern restaurant interior with customers seated at the bar and in the dining area, and chefs working in an open kitchen visible through a glass partition. Current Charcoal Grill in Birmingham, Alabama.
Current Charcoal Grill logo
A red four-leaf clover with a black outline on a black background.

Chefs Adam Evans and Luke Joseph created Current Charcoal Grill as a celebration of the range and depth of Asian cuisine and the bounty of the Pacific.

From its beginning, Caleb has partnered with the team to visually document the restaurant’s evolution — from the energy of the kitchen to the refinement of each plate. Their collaboration continues the creative relationship that began years earlier with Automatic Seafood & Oysters, expanding it into a new expression of flavor, fire, and rhythm. Through regular shoots, Caleb has helped Current build a living archive that captures its ever-changing menu.

Chefs Adam Evens and Luke Joseph both wearing white shirts, aprons, and caps, engaged in conversation. In the background, another person works at a counter. Current Charcoal Grill in Birmingham, Alabama.
A modern dark brick building with large windows and neon signs displaying 'Current', 'Charcoal', 'Grill', and 'Cuisine' on its exterior, with street lamps and trees nearby, under a cloudy sky.
Decorative concrete sidewalk with three stylized bird illustrations, each holding different objects in their beaks: a skewer with a sausage, a martini glass, and a fish.
A black and white photo of a place setting with a small plate, a napkin, and two forks on a textured wooden table.
A restaurant table set with three glasses, two napkins, a fork, a knife, a white plate, and a small copper table lamp on a wooden table near a window, with a brick wall in the background.
Interior of a modern restaurant with hanging white lantern lights, wooden floors, leather booths, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
Interior of a busy restaurant with hanging paper lantern lights, brick walls, large windows, and a bar area with staff preparing food.
Close-up of a rectangular hanging table with a metallic frame, seen from below, with exposed brick wall and ceiling in the background.
A person using tongs to place red-hot metal pieces on a grill with glowing charcoal and sparks flying.
Kitchen with hanging roasted ducks, stacked black plates, and a countertop with plates, sauces, and a dessert.
Roasted whole ducks hanging from hooks in a restaurant kitchen.
A chef in a restaurant kitchen is cooking with a large flame in a frying pan, creating a fire display as part of a culinary technique.
A man with a beard and mustache wearing a hat, white shirt, and apron stands with his arms crossed in a restaurant kitchen. There are plates on shelves and other kitchen staff in the background.
A person wearing a cap labeled 'WAR' and 'VP-23' is reaching to place or pick up pizza boxes on a shelf in a restaurant or kitchen.
A breaded fried fish fillet topped with a dollop of tartar sauce and garnished with chopped chives, served on a small dish with a soft bread bun on top.
Black and white photo of a busy restaurant with patrons dining at tables and chefs preparing food behind a counter, illuminated by hanging paper lanterns.
Person chopping herbs or vegetables on a cutting board with a knife.
Chef garnishing a plate of food in a professional kitchen
A stainless steel countertop with a metal tray containing salt, crushed garlic, chopped green herbs, and an empty compartment. A small plate with two skewered pieces of grilled meat, a kitchen knife, a plastic cup with seasonings, and a yellow squeez
Person wearing a blue shirt and beige apron holding a bowl of glazed pork ribs topped with chopped nuts and herbs.
A woman in a white shirt and apron working in a kitchen, surrounded by stacks of plates.
Close-up of a tattooed person's hands garnishing a plated dish with fresh cilantro, with grilled fish and yellow sauce on a white plate in a restaurant setting.
A person's hand sprinkling orange spices over a cooked meat dish with dark sauce, on a gray plate, on a wooden table.
A plate with a cooked beef steak topped with sauce, and a side of leafy greens with dipping sauces on a wooden table.
A person placing uncooked dumplings or potstickers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Close-up of four fried dumplings with a crispy, lacy, lattice-like surface on a gray plate, with a small bowl of dipping sauce with chopped green onions in the background.
A hand using chopsticks to hold a piece of fried dumpling dipped in soy sauce.
Person chopping ingredients on a cutting board in a kitchen.
A restaurant scene with a waiter in a blue shirt serving a table where a woman with blonde hair and a colorful dress, and an older man with a gray shirt are seated. The table has various dishes, glasses, and a bowl of fried food.
Chef placing racks of seasoned ribs on a grill in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
barbecue grill with red hot charcoal at the bottom and pieces of meat cooking on the top rack
A person drizzling dark barbecue sauce over grilled ribs on a metal tray in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
Plate of glazed pork ribs garnished with sliced green chili peppers, sesame seeds, and drizzled with dark barbecue sauce.
A person holding a plate with a seafood salad and vegetables. The person is wearing a blue shirt and beige apron. The background shows a dark wooden table.
A chef garnishing a bowl of ramen with a wooden lid in a dimly lit setting.
Clay bowl with fried vegetables, snap peas, soft-boiled egg, chopped green onions, and bean paste, on a black napkin over a wooden table.
A white cocktail glass with a yellow flower garnish on a black background.
A person's hand is placing granola and berry topping on a soft serve ice cream in a glass bowl.
A busy restaurant or bar with patrons seated at a long counter, some eating and drinking, and bartenders preparing drinks behind the bar with bottles on shelves.
A male chef standing indoors near a window, holding a bowl of salad, wearing a blue chef's jacket and an apron.
Two male chefs with aprons and hats standing in a restaurant kitchen, engaging in conversation. One has arms crossed, and the other has hands behind his back. Kitchen supplies and bottles are visible nearby, with a brick and glass window background a
A young man wearing a blue cap and black gloves is carefully handling two sushi pieces with a brush, with yellow pickled ginger on a dish, in a restaurant kitchen setting.
A person with a beard and glasses holding a clear glass bottle upside down.
A male chef with tattoos wearing a cap and apron, preparing food behind a counter in a restaurant, with a reflection visible on the glossy surface.
Person with tattooed arms and black watch seasoning a piece of raw fish on a banana leaf with a metal container.
Close-up of fresh green snap peas with some pods slightly open, showing the peas inside.
Close-up image of raw beef short ribs stacked together.
A bowl of cooked beef ribs with a raw egg yolk on top, placed on a wooden surface.
A hand holding a crispy fried chicken wing dipped in sauce over a bowl of fried tortilla chips and salsa.
A person drizzling sauce on a plate of fried chicken bites topped with sliced red chili and green onions.
Black and white photo of a man looking through a window, wearing an apron, with a cityscape in the background.
A person holding a piece of grilled meat wrapped in lettuce, drizzling sauce or oil onto a plate with grilled meat and fresh lettuce leaves.
A chef working in a restaurant kitchen, preparing food at a counter with bowls and utensils around him, wearing a chef's coat and a cap.
A dish of grilled octopus served on crushed ice with seasoning, garnished with lemon zest and chopped herbs, alongside a glass of dark soda with lemon and cherry garnish.
Close-up of three steamed pork buns with crispy fried pork, pickles, and chili sauce, served on a white plate.
Bartender in a blue shirt and white apron handing a drink to the camera behind a bar.
A matchstick box with a peacock design in the foreground, and a person lighting a matchstick with a flame in the background, with a blurred person wearing a blue shirt.
Slice of cheesecake on a white plate with dollop of whipped cream and chocolate sauce, on a blue table.
Three grilled scallops topped with herbs and sauce served on ice in a white bowl
Seared fish fillet with crispy skin on a bed of mushroom cream sauce, garnished with herbs and a drizzle of green oil, on a white plate.
Close-up of a dish with sliced raw beef, chopped nuts, green leafy vegetables, and shredded white vegetables in a gray bowl on a wooden surface.
A male chef with tattoos, wearing a gray cap, striped t-shirt, white apron, and black shoes, preparing food at a stainless steel counter in a restaurant kitchen with brick walls, plants, and large windows.
A chef wearing a apron, cap, and gloves is preparing a fish on a cutting board in a commercial kitchen.
People sitting and standing at a bar in a restaurant with a large bottle display shelf behind the bar, dark brick walls, and modern hanging light fixtures.
Bowl of Japanese soba noodles topped with slices of raw tuna, shredded nori, scrambled eggs, and microgreens.
Assorted Asian dishes on a dark wooden table, including grilled chicken, roasted pork, noodles with beef, spring rolls, and various vegetables with dipping sauces, along with beverages.
A female bartender with dark hair tied back, wearing a rolled-up long sleeve shirt, is pouring a drink into a cocktail shaker behind a bar filled with wine bottles, glasses, and garnishes in a restaurant or bar setting.
A glass of red wine on a table with sunlight shining through it, creating a glow and reflection on the surface.
Close-up of a frothy coffee drink topped with three coffee beans arranged to resemble a face.
Slices of fish topped with chopped herbs and microgreens, drizzled with oil and sauce, served on a white bowl over a wooden surface.
Close-up of grilled ribs topped with crushed nuts and chopped green onions, served in a creamy orange-colored sauce in a white oval dish. Birmingham, Alabama.
A gourmet fish dish garnished with green herbs and vegetables, served in a white bowl with a lemon wedge and accompanied by a glass of red wine with a lemon garnish, on a dark wooden table with a white napkin and silverware.
Cream cheese dish topped with smoked salmon, red onion slices, chopped chives, and salmon roe.
A person wearing a white apron uses a handheld culinary blowtorch to caramelize the top of a dessert in a bowl, with sugar sprinkled around on a metallic surface.
Close-up of a bowl of fried tofu garnished with cilantro, green and red chili slices, and fresh herbs, placed on a dark surface with a white napkin and silver fork nearby.
Fried fish fillet topped with fresh greens and herbs on a white plate with orange sauce, set on a dark table in front of a brick wall.
A chef with tattoos giving a thumbs up behind a kitchen counter with stacked bowls and cooking utensils.
A cocktail in a wine glass with an orange peel garnish on a rustic wooden bar or table.
A yellow cocktail garnished with a butterfly-shaped piece of fruit, served in a tall, elegant glass with a long stem, on a dark surface with a blurred window in the background.
A person pouring liquid from a squeeze bottle into a metal jigger on a bar counter surrounded by cocktail shakers and bar tools, with a brick wall and window in the background.
A yellow cocktail with ice cubes and a slice of orange on the rim, served in a textured glass on a dark surface, casting a shadow.
A tall glass of orange cocktail with a lemon slice garnish and a small decorative umbrella, sitting on a black table with a brick wall background. Birmingham, Alabama.
Close-up of a glass of dark-colored beverage with a few bubbles, set against a dark background.
A bartender pouring a liquid from a bottle into a jigger, with a metal shaker and a glass with ice in front.
Hands holding a sandwich with a brioche bun, potato salad, and leafy greens on a white plate.
Person holds a piece of naan bread above a bowl of Mexican dish with cilantro, nuts, and shredded meat, on a wooden table.
A variety of Asian dishes including braised beef, grilled ribs with a poached egg, spring rolls, a sandwich with pickles, and various vegetable dishes on a wooden table.
A bowl of rice under a kitchen torch with a hand holding a torch, caramelizing the top of the rice.
Close-up of a hand squeezing a lemon over crispy fried shrimp with parsley, on a sheet of white paper, with a lemon wedge in the foreground.
Person holding chopsticks with a bowl of wide flat noodles covered in sauce and spices.
A dessert on a white plate includes whipped cream and crumbly topping, placed on a dark wooden table next to neatly folded white napkins with forks, with curtains in the background.
A bowl of vanilla soft serve ice cream topped with red berry sauce, with a spoonful of the sauce above the bowl.
Close-up of toasted meringue peaks with chocolate drizzle.
Assorted Japanese dishes on plates, including sushi rolls, fried chicken wings with chili peppers, rice balls with fish roe, and slices of sashimi garnished with herbs. Birmingham, Alabama.