They Told Us We’d Be Back: Exotic Wings & Things
Whole wings, serious seasoning and onion rings that might be worth the trip by themselves. The first sign that lunch at Exotic Wings & Things was going to be good came before we had even ordered. There was already a customer inside who started telling us how much we were going to love the food. […]
Cheaha Has a New Lodge and a View Worth Staying For
Private balconies, a rooftop bistro and Alabama-grown timber give us a fresh reason to spend the weekend on the mountain. A rooftop bar at Cheaha sounds like a pretty good way to end the day. Add a room with a private balcony overlooking Talladega National Forest, and suddenly that drive up the mountain starts looking […]
Let’s B Royal Kitchen Opens in Anniston
We stopped by the new LRK, Let’s B Royal Kitchen, on South Quintard for lunch recently. The restaurant brings Julia’s Kitchen, Royal Slush and Let’s B Sweet together under one roof. You’ve got your food, your drinks and plenty of ways to get yourself in trouble on the dessert side of the menu. It’s a […]
Mushrooms in My Morning Coffee? Aquality Farms Made Me a Believer
I’ll be honest. When somebody says “mushroom coffee,” my first thought is not necessarily, “That sounds delicious.” Healthy? Probably. Interesting? Definitely. But delicious? I figured there had to be at least a hint of that grimy, straight-from-the-earth mushroom taste hiding somewhere in the cup. Maybe not enough to ruin it, but enough to remind you […]
Plastic Plates, Real Barbecue: A Stop at Big Daddy’s BBQ in Munford
Chopped pork, fried okra, onion rings and a barbecue sauce worth going back for. Before anybody pulls out a county map, we know. Big Daddy’s is in Munford, just across the line in Talladega County. We went anyway. Consider it neighborly research. Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q sits right on Highway 21 and has the kind of […]
Movie Production Comes to Fort McClellan. Here Is What Katt Williams Is Really Building in Anniston
Editor’s note: Several different Fort McClellan stories have been circulating online. This article separates what has been publicly confirmed from what is still planned, proposed or unannounced. For years, people around Calhoun County have heard big ideas about what could happen at the former Fort McClellan. This summer, one of the most visible signs of […]
Mulligans Indoor Golf Brings Year-Round Golf Entertainment to Oxford, Alabama
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer chasing lower scores or someone who has never picked up a club, Mulligans Indoor Golf is quickly becoming one of the most unique entertainment destinations in Calhoun County. Located in Oxford at 189 Plaza Lane, Mulligans combines high-tech golf simulation, social entertainment, league competition, lessons, and year-round play into one […]
Taqueria Emanuel Food Truck Serves Up Fresh Street Tacos in Calhoun County
If you’re a fan of street tacos and have been looking for a food truck in Calhoun County worth checking out, Taqueria Emanuel needs to be on your list. We recently stopped by Taqueria Emanuel Food Truck and tried the tacos for ourselves, and it did not take long to see why this spot is […]
Mimi’s Wagon Is a Food Truck Calhoun County Needs to Check Out
Mimi’s Wagon Is a Food Truck Calhoun County Needs to Check Out There’s always something fun about hearing people talk up a food truck and finally deciding to go see for yourself if it lives up to it. That was the case for us with Mimi’s Wagon. We had been hearing good things, so when […]
Caldera Medical x Aurea Racing Brings Talent, Purpose, and Big Goals to the Sunny King Criterium
Caldera Medical x Aurea Racing Brings Talent, Purpose, and Big Goals to the Sunny King Criterium When the women’s field lines up in downtown Anniston for this year’s Sunny King Criterium, one of the teams worth keeping an eye on is Caldera Medical x Aurea Racing. Caldera Medical x Aurea Racing is a new women’s […]