Eat Like a Local: La Chinita Café & Bakery
Care for some authentic Mexican street food? Some uniquely decadent desserts? Open for less than a year (August of 2022 to be exact), La Chinita Café & Bakery provides all that and more. Citlalic Guzman, the owner of this quaint establishment tucked just off Snow Street in Oxford, said she opened it to provide Hispanic […]
Big Daddy’s Café – Legendary Hole in the Wall
What exactly makes a restaurant a “Hole in the wall”? First it needs to fit the criteria. Being small, local, and family owned is a great starting point. Being inconspicuous is a good trait; not some large chain restaurant we all know about. Finally, it needs to be unique and authentic. You really need to […]
Besitos Mexican Kitchen Comes to Noble Street
It’s not every day that you get to sample original Mexican recipes passed down through generations of Hispanic families that immigrated to our area straight from places like Mexico City. Or that you can order from a diverse Mexican breakfast menu. Both of these possibilities and more have become a reality in Calhoun County with […]
Smallcakes Cupcakery Shakes Things Up
Ever go into one of your regular “spots”, a place you are familiar with, and notice something new on the menu? At least, it’s new to you because you didn’t spot it previously. This happened to me on my last visit to Smallcakes in Oxford, AL. Pretty much what we call a pleasant surprise. After […]
Eat Like a Local: Ron’s Goode BBQ
Everybody loves a great comeback story. And what could be better than one that involves tasty, southern-style smoked barbeque? Wayne and Cutter Goode, a father and son duo with a passion for providing great food in their community (already owning Cutter’s Pizzeria in both Alexandria and Oxford), have teamed up with a barbeque aficionado with […]
Sweet One and Only: Dugger Mountain Fudge and Coffee Co.
Did I just step into a confectionary shop straight out of Gatlinburg, Tennesse? There’s no “fudging” the truth on this. I can’t imagine a fudge shop in Calhoun County (or beyond) that can hold a candle to Dugger Mountain Fudge and Coffee Co., obscurely tucked away in Piedmont, Alabama. When you walk in, it feels […]
The Best Lunch Deals in Calhoun County
Did you know that Calhoun County has a bunch of fantastic lunch specials just waiting to seduce your grumbling stomach? Join us as we take a look at a variety of dishes offered at affordable prices that you may have overlooked. If you’re seeking to have lunch out with a co-worker or friend (or need […]
Eat Like a Local: The Square Jacksonville
One of the modern charms of small-town city squares is the unique restaurants one can find that offer appetizing cuisines, delicious desserts, and java. Calhoun County has multiple towns where these types of restaurants can be found, but there’s a special kind of allure to one in particular–Public Square in Jacksonville, Alabama. Over the years, […]
Find Your Dream Flavor at Angel Cakes Creamery
Every town needs a good old fashioned ice cream shop. Unfortunately, Anniston, Alabama didn’t officially have one…until now! The latest attraction in town that is sure to tickle your sweet tooth is the Angel Cakes Creamery at 4422 McClellan Blvd. For locals familiar to the area, it’s located in the Sumerall Mall next to Kolectic […]
Breakfast (and More) is Served at Hubbard’s Off Main
Since its doors opened in December of 2013, Hubbard’s Off Main has established a reputation for serving savory classic Southern cuisine in a setting that celebrates the antiquity of historic downtown Oxford. Every piece of furniture, as well as every picture hanging on the original brick walls of the two dining rooms, has its own […]