10/21/2026
March of Dimes Alabama is thrilled to have Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen and Tre Luna Catering at this year’s Birmingham March of Dimes Signature Chefs™ Auction on November 5th at Regions Park!
Brian Mooney is the owner and executive chef of Tre Luna Catering and Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen, and owner of Moon-Walker Inc., a consulting company, all located in Birmingham, AL. Born on Long Island, NY, but raised in Boca Raton, FL, Brian got his start in the hospitality industry at his father’s poolside bar, where he worked the grill every summer. When his father sold the bar to two Italian brothers, they took Brian under their wing and introduced him to Italian cooking.
Continuing his passion for food, Brian attended culinary school in West Palm Beach at the Florida Culinary Institute. While working at the Dancing Bear in Fort Lauderdale, Brian met his now-wife, Erin. Together, they relocated to Birmingham, AL, so Brian could work for Frank Stitt at Bottega, which is where he fell in love with Southern food and cooking. Following his time at Bottega, Brian and Erin went on to start Tre Luna Catering in 2014, and after several successful years, Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen in 2019.
At Tre Luna, Brian takes a simple yet elevated approach to his cooking – letting each ingredient stand out while crafting an elegant dish that is reminiscent of home cooking. When starting Tre Luna, the team’s motto was “bringing our table to yours,” which still rings true today. Brian finds joy in having the freedom to create and prepare dishes in his own way and watch people enjoy them. And in doing so, he makes a great effort to ensure his team feels taken care of, while providing an experience for guests that instills a sense of dining at home. Tre Luna, which means “three moons” in Italian, is a nod to the early days of Brian’s restaurant career, Erin’s Italian heritage, a play on the duo’s last name, “Mooney,” and a reference to their three children. He is proud of the example he and Erin have set for their children; that hard work and determination pay off. When not in the kitchen, Brian enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, fishing, and traveling.
For more information on this year’s event, visit www.signaturechefs.org/birmingham