Calhoun County Welcomes Fall 2023 With Fun Events
While Calhoun County may not be cooling off quite as quickly as we’d hoped, there are plenty of events on the autumn community calendar that are sure to keep families entertained for the season. Get ready to recall bygone days as memories are conjured of colorful falling leaves, spice-scented candles, grinning scarecrows, and festive hayrides. […]
Lulu’s Place Hits the Anniston Restaurant Scene This Fall
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
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 […]