Fuji Japanese Cuisine Re-Opens…With a Hi-Tech Twist
Since its doors first opened in 2002, Fuji Japanese Cuisine has been the go-to restaurant in Calhoun County for high-quality, delicious sushi and hibachi-style food. For over 20 years, loyal patrons have enjoyed artfully authentic Asian fare while creating memories with family and friends. As time passes, however, there comes a point when a business, […]
Mason’s BBQ in Jacksonville, AL
I had the pleasure of having lunch at Mason’s BBQ in Jacksonville, AL. I always loved this location, and I was hoping a really good restaurant would make its home there. The staff were wonderful and got me seated and a menu right away. The Menu was great, featuring specials on certain nights that I […]
Celebrating the Success of Restaurant Week 2023
Restaurant Week 2023 may have come to a close (a very successful one, might I add), but the flavors sampled by eager participants have lingered on. As Christa Morphis, the board chairman for Main Street Anniston put it, referencing the Halibut Marsala she ate at Coldwater Brewpub last Thursday, “It was absolutely delicious. I had […]
Downtown Anniston’s Annual Restaurant Week 2023
There’s something in the air in the heart of downtown Anniston. What are those robust aromas wafting about in the vicinity of Noble Street, 10th Street, and other roads nearby? Could these savory scents be coming from eight powerhouse restaurants planning to impress diners with some out-of-the-box extraordinary specials? The answer is YES! From August […]
Food Truck Fun at Oxford’s 2nd Friday on Main
Food Truck Fun at Oxford’s 2nd Friday on Main Some call it 2nd Friday on Main. Others call it Food Truck Friday. Whether you go to buy a gift for a family member or friend, pick up a tasty hot meal, play some cornhole, or check out a movie, Oxford, Alabama offers all that […]
Drink Like a Local: Called Coffee Company
It goes without saying that every small to mid-sized town ought to have at least one stand-out, hip coffee shop (that’s not a franchise). Factors that make privately owned coffee shops unique are the stories behind their conception, where the beans come from, and how they create blends that are as unique as every snowflake […]
The Nightlife of Calhoun County
If you’re a resident of Calhoun County and looking for something fun to do on any given night of the week, then look no further than our guide to all the fun planned events going on nightly. Activities like bingo, trivia, karaoke, and darts are always big crowd-pleasers. But maybe you enjoy taking advantage of […]
The Clonts Memorial Urban Farm: Organic Vegetables in Their Finest Form
Something beautiful grew from the partnership between Brett Jenkins and Jason Wilson–a garden! The Clonts Memorial Urban Farm is a flourishing 100% vegetable garden that sits on a ½ acre plot to the left of Coldwater Mountain Brewpub in downtown Anniston, Alabama. Fresh organic corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, okra, squash, peppers, a variety of herbs, […]
Drink Like a Local: The Apothecary Draft House
From the moment I caught sight of the Apothecary Draft House as I was rounding Public Square in Jacksonville one evening, I was amazed. Firstly, I was impressed at the very modern, hip vibe of the fire-scorched wood that not only stretches across the inviting building front–it also wraps around ¾ of the walls inside, […]