Twisted Snow: A Twisted Taste of Sweet Goodness

Twisted Snow

Sometimes you stumble upon a bit of a hidden treasure in Calhoun County and ask yourself why it flew under your radar. Such was the case with Twisted Snow, a shop tucked away in Oxford, Alabama that serves shaved ice, homemade gourmet popcorn, and double whip delights. This nondescript storefront houses a shop teeming with […]

Eat Like a Local: Big Mike’z Rolling Kitchen

Food Trucks

There’s one particular food truck cruising the highways and byways of Calhoun County that has provided superb street food to festival goers and basic hungry working folk alike since 2021. Big Mike’z Rolling Kitchen has set a course to bring its unique spin on convenient finger foods and delish desserts to events in our area […]

Eat Like a Local: Dinner at Blue Fin Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse

Blue Fin

Ever since its arrival at the Oxford Exchange I have been eager to try Blue Fin Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse. So, I asked my favorite local to join me and off we went to get the INSIGHT on this eatery. We got good vibes immediately walking in, everyone was friendly, and we were seated right […]

Lulu’s Place Hits the Anniston Restaurant Scene This Fall

Lulus Place

Hot off the heels of Anniston’s Restaurant Week, Calhoun County should brace itself for more great news on the dining front. Anniston will soon be welcoming a new restaurant. Lulu’s Place is setting up shop at 1021 Noble St. in the Stewart Building and expect to open their doors (barring any unforeseen delays) on October […]

Aura Bobatea in Anniston Alabama

Have you heard? It’s the talk of the town! Boba enthusiast no longer have to travel to bigger cities to experience this creamy and delicious beverage. An ice-cold boba tea is now easier than ever to find and it’s made a home for itself right here in Anniston! The owners of Aura Bobatea told us […]

Fuji Japanese Cuisine Re-Opens…With a Hi-Tech Twist

Fuji's Oxford Alabama

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

Mason's BBQ

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 Success

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

Restaurant Week

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 […]

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, […]