BRIAN MOONEY
OWNER/EXECUTIVE CHEF
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. Brian and Erin went on to start Tre Luna Catering in 2014, and after several successful years, Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen in 2019.
ERIN MOONEY
OWNER/CEO
Born in Selma, AL and raised in Birmingham, AL, Erin grew up in the food and beverage industry – with an Italian restaurant on her mom’s side, and a butcher shop and grocery store on her father’s side. Throughout her childhood, she spent time helping wherever needed, which sparked an early interest in serving others.
Erin began her career as a schoolteacher. After starting a family with her husband, Brian, she opted to stay home with the kids. To help pay the bills, Erin began catering, and ultimately found her passion in doing so.
Erin’s greatest goal is to invoke a sense of nostalgia, and for people to feel at home when dining with Tre Luna. From her love for customer service and relationship building, Erin and Brian founded Tre Luna Catering in 2014.
GRAY MADDOX
GENERAL MANAGER / CERTIFIED SOMMELIER
Born and raised in Huntsville, AL, Gray moved to Birmingham in 1996 and quickly fell in love with the fine dining industry. After realizing his true passion for hospitality and fine dining, Gray began working at the Stitt Restaurant Group in 1998.
For over two decades, Gray worked for Frank and Pardis Stitt at several concepts, including Highlands Bar and Grill, Bottega, and Chez Fon Fon. Over the years, he accumulated experience as a manager, server, maître d’, and wine assistant. Feeling called to the vast world of wine, Gray became a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2007. In 2020, he opened his own concept, Aviné, which operated as a wine bar in downtown Birmingham.
In January of 2025, Gray joined Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen’s team as the General Manager and Certified Sommelier. In this role, Gray uses his experience and the wealth of knowledge he obtained throughout the years to help define him as a restaurant professional. At Tre Luna, he enjoys showcasing some of the world’s greatest wines while teaching the history of grapes, various wine regions, and their makers. He believes in making every dining experience educational and enjoyable for each guest. Gray is committed to sharing his passion and experiences with the guests of Tre Luna.
three moons
Tre Luna, which means “three moons” in Italian, is a nod to Erin’s heritage, the early days of Brian’s restaurant career, a play on the duo’s last name, “Mooney,” and a reference to their three children.