Inside a lively La Fête on Bastille Day. The space features floral wallpaper, round hanging lights, a large shelf of bottles behind the bar, and patrons seated at tables enjoying drinks and food in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Red circular badge featuring a cartoon smiling face with two eyes and a tongue sticking out, and the text 'MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND'.

Caleb’s friendship with Chef and restaurateur Kristen Farmer Hall spans nearly two decades.

From her early days at Baking Bandits to the community-centered warmth of Feast & Forest, the refinement of The Essential, and now the elegance of La Fête, Caleb has witnessed and documented Kristen’s creative evolution firsthand. Their collaboration is rooted in friendship and shared respect for craft. Over the years, Caleb’s photography has followed her journey as she’s shaped Birmingham’s culinary identity — always balancing artistry with approachability, and precision with generosity.

Chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce being poured over it on a white plate.
Black and white photo of a window with the words 'LA FÊTE' on it, reflecting the ceiling and lights inside a building.
Reflection of a brick building with multiple windows on a glass window. Handwritten signs on the glass say 'La Fête French' and 'Bistro & Wine Bar' in blue and pink marker.
A woman walking past green display cabinets filled with wine bottles, books, and glassware in a restaurant with a black and white patterned tile floor and round marble tables set with napkins and cutlery.
A restaurant kitchen viewed through a large rectangular opening in a wall covered in floral wallpaper, with two people working. In the foreground, there is a dining table set with plates, cups, and a candle. To the right, a side table holds stacked p
A woman wearing an apron tending to potted plants outside a restaurant or cafe with outdoor seating and floral decorations.
A woman with glasses and long hair, wearing a striped shirt, standing inside a diner or cafe near the counter, with utensils and condiments on the counter and pots hanging above.
Multiple lemon tarts topped with piped meringue and small yellow decorations.
Close-up of dense green foliage with small glossy leaves and thin stems.
Person grating cheese onto a dish of scrambled eggs and prosciutto in a white bowl
Close-up of a dish with cubes of beetroot, radish slices, and a drizzle of sauce, garnished with crunchy topping.
A scoop of peach-colored sorbet on a floral-patterned plate.
A hand pouring chocolate sauce onto two ice cream sandwiches with cookies on top, served on a white plate, against a floral background.
Bundles of fresh carrots in various colors, including orange, purple, and yellow, tied together with rubber bands and leaning against a white surface.
A bowl of caramelized nuts, possibly hazelnuts, topped with coarse salt, inside a metal bowl lined with a white cloth, on a wooden table with a floral background. Birmingham, Alabama.
A wooden table with a loaf of baked bread with a decorative honeycomb pattern, and two small metal containers with dark and white sauces or dips, each with a small spoon.
A plated dish featuring a beef wellington with sliced beef, green bell peppers, and mushroom duxelle, served with mashed potatoes topped with herbs and a side of tomato sauce.
A burning oil lamp in front of a large, round, golden bowl resting on a floral-patterned dark cloth. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Two champagne flutes with yellow beverages garnished with lemon peel, glasses of water, white plates, papers, a basket with napkins and utensils, and greenery in the foreground on a black table.
A salad with mixed greens, slices of hard-boiled eggs topped with chopped chives, green and black olives, and small pickles on a white plate. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plate with mashed potatoes topped with a fried chicken cutlet, garnished with chopped chives, and gravy being poured over it.
A busy restaurant interior filled with diverse patrons dining, bar staff preparing drinks, floral patterned walls, large windows, and warm lighting.Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plate of food being handed over by a restaurant worker, featuring poached eggs on toast and a side salad, in a restaurant kitchen. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Two chefs wearing caps preparing food in a busy restaurant kitchen, with diners sitting at tables in the background. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A glazed donut on a floral patterned plate, placed on a wooden surface. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plate with a piece of French toast topped with a fried egg and chives, along with a side salad of mixed greens and radish slices. A hand is cutting into the egg with a fork and knife. A glass of champagne with lemon zest is on a blue and white wove
A blurry pink flower partially covering a restaurant menu that reads 'La Fête' and lists cocktails and other menu items. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Black-and-white photo of a busy restaurant or cafe seen through a foggy window, with a man preparing food at an outdoor wooden counter, and indoor patrons and staff seen inside.
A close-up of fresh red and pink rhubarb stalks with green tips.
Close-up of sliced homemade fruit and nut multigrain bread with visible seeds, dried fruits, and nuts.
A gourmet dish with a stack of ingredients topped with a cheese lace, served with a side salad on a white plate.
A person frying a piece of food in hot oil in a pan using a fork.
A white dish holding three slices of crispy, stacked plantain chips topped with a small serving of sour cream, black caviar, and chopped chives on a wooden surface with a floral background.
Three stacked pieces of crispy, golden fried yuca served on a white plate garnished with salt, with a blurred floral background.
A hand pouring sauce over grilled chicken with vegetables in a brown bowl, outdoors, with people and trees in the background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Pears topped with slivered almonds in tart shells, baked to a golden brown.
A small brown ceramic dish filled with a dark sauce topped with chopped green onions and crispy croutons, placed on a white decorative plate on a rustic wooden table with a floral patterned background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plate of sliced steak with French fries, with sauce being poured over the steak from a small metallic pitcher, set on a wooden surface against a floral patterned background.
A plate with a breakfast burrito topped with a fried egg and chopped chives, served with salad greens, and a glass of rosé wine in the background.
A bowl with toasted bread slices, potato chips, pickles, and steak tartare topped with a raw egg yolk. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A glass dish with dark berry sorbet, a shortbread cookie topped with sliced almonds, on a floral-patterned plate placed on a wooden table, with a menu underneath. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Gold tongs in a glass jar filled with brown sugar cubes. Another jar containing sugar cubes is partially visible in the foreground.
A hand pouring cream or milk onto a piece of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and decorative toppings on a floral plate, set on a wooden surface with a dark floral wallpaper background. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A hand holding a spoon with chopped strawberries over a tart with whipped cream and strawberries, placed on a floral plate on a wooden surface against a floral wallpaper background.
A stack of savory pie with a salad on a white plate La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Close-up of a dish with smoked salmon, sliced radishes, chopped chives, and fresh dill on a white plate. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A hand pouring white cheese sauce over a bowl of French fries topped with chopped herbs on a rustic wooden surface, with a floral wallpaper background.
A plate of food featuring a poached egg with runny yolk on top of a creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with chopped chives, served with a grilled piece of bread and some greens, on a wooden table. Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Close-up view of a reddish-brown marble surface with white and gold veining.
Interior of a stylish bar with a floral wallpaper, large windows, a marble-topped counter, and high chairs. Shelves of bottles and glasses are behind the bar, and there's a small round serving cart with a bucket.
Wooden shelves with various bottles of alcohol and wine, along with empty wine glasses, against a white tiled wall. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Interior of a cozy restaurant with round marble tables, black chairs, floral wallpaper, a green bookshelf, and warm lighting.
Interior of a restaurant with empty tables, black chairs, and large windows letting in natural light. Decor includes wall art, floral wallpaper in one corner, and hanging globe lights. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plated medium-rare steak with sauce, a bowl of French fries, a salad with leafy greens, and a glass of red wine on a wooden table. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plate with a roasted large mushroom cap topped with a sunny side up egg and garnished with chopped chives, served alongside a fresh mixed salad with green and red lettuce. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A bowl of cooked mussels on a white plate with a floral wallpaper background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses sitting at a pink marble table in a cafe. The cafe has floral wallpaper and a large mirror with gold trim. There are flowers in a tall vase and a stack of books on a side table. La Fête Restaurant in Birmi
A bottle of French sparkling wine, Fairie La Fete, stored in an ice bucket with ice cubes. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
People at a celebration pouring champagne into glasses, with a background of blurred lights and bottles on a table. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt, is smiling as he sprays a beverage into a glass in a restaurant or bar setting. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Two people, a man and a woman, are sharing a joyful moment inside a restaurant or cafe. The woman, wearing glasses and a striped shirt, is leaning on the counter, smiling, while the man, dressed in a light shirt with a flower badge, is holding a glas
View of a busy restaurant kitchen with chefs preparing food, seen from behind a counter where a woman is sitting and watching. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
People dining outdoors at a restaurant with string lights, greenery, and blurred background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A bartender with tattoos pours a cocktail from a shaker into a coupe glass garnished with lemon peel. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A red cocktail in a glass garnished with a raspberry and a straw La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A plate of cooked pasta topped with grated cheese and chopped green herbs, on a floral patterned plate. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A pavlova dessert topped with fresh raspberries, edible flower, and yellow gel. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A woman in glasses and a white shirt with a dark apron, smiling, holding a large metal bowl filled with freshly harvested radishes, under a green canopy outdoors. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Various fresh vegetables including carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and peppers in metal and plastic bowls on a wooden surface. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A person pours caramel sauce over a churro-shaped pastry topped with ice cream on a white plate. The pastry is dusted with powdered sugar and is on a rustic wooden table, with a red, white, and blue decoration in the background. La Fête Restaurant in
Design of a coaster with a bird perched on a wine glass with a flower in its beak, with three small crowns above, and the words 'LA FETE' at the bottom. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A cocktail with a frothy top, garnished with raspberries and a decorative pick, on a marble table in a café or bar setting. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Plate with two open-faced sandwiches topped with creamy sauce and chopped chives, on an elegant marble-topped table. Floral patterned wallpaper with pink and peach roses on a navy blue background in the background, with a decorative, gold-framed mirr
A hand holding a knife above a burger with fries on a white plate, with a floral patterned background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A close-up of a cherry tomato tart with a golden crust, topped with cooked cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs on a white floral plate. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A pastry with cream and caramel sauce on a white plate, with a hand holding a spoon above it, against a floral wallpaper background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Close-up of a dessert topped with white cream, halved strawberries, and small red berries on a white plate. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A person’s hand placing a raspberry on top of a layered dessert with cream and cookies, on a white plate, with a blurred background and warm bokeh lights. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
woman holding a tray of baked goods in front of a storefront decorated with red, white, and blue patriotic bunting. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A dessert tart topped with fresh raspberries and a green leaf, placed on a white bowl with pink accents, on a dark woven placemat. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Close-up of individual baked desserts topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or cocoa powder in white ramekins. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A slice of lemon pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top on a white plate. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A woman with shoulder-length hair wearing round glasses, smiling, in front of a floral background and mirror. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Top-down view of six plates of stuffed galette, a savory French pastry, garnished with fresh basil leaves, on a wooden table. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A person pouring caramel sauce from a teapot onto a slice of cake topped with ice cream, with blurred colorful lights in the background. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Close-up of a hand serving cheesy, melted baked dish from a spoon into a white bowl on a floral plate. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A woman placing her hand on a wine glass at a dimly lit celebration or dinner event with several glasses and bottles on the table. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
A person holding a lit sparkler with sparks flying in the air, in an indoor setting. La Fête Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
People sitting around a table at a restaurant or bar during evening, with drinks and candles, and a large red decorative flower with a heart in the middle overlayed on the image.

Micheline Bib Gourmand Award

In 2025, La Fête was awarded Bib Gourmand Award by the Micheline Guide.

Red background with a white outline of a cartoon face with large eyes and a tongue sticking out, resembling a happy or playful character. Text below reads "MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND."