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 […]
Valentine’s Day Happenings In Calhoun County
The official day to celebrate romantic love (or love for family and friends) is right around the corner. Are you looking for a way to treat your loved one to a special day or evening this February 14th? There are quite a few businesses in Calhoun County that have planned special discounts, menus, and more […]
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 […]
Best of 2022 in Calhoun County
As the 2022 door closes and the new one opens, we wanted to take a look back at some highlights in Calhoun County this past year. Join us in celebrating all the moving and shaking that took place. Best New Restaurants of 2022 Los Arcos Oxford Everyone loves a great Mexican restaurant, and Calhoun County […]
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, […]