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

Big Daddy's Cafe

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

Bestitos

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 […]

Sweet One and Only: Dugger Mountain Fudge and Coffee Co.

Dugger Mountain

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 […]

Best of 2022 in Calhoun County

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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

Jacksonville Square

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, […]

Best Asian Restaurants in Calhoun County with Reviews

asian restaurant in Anniston, AL

Anniston is in Calhoun County, Alabama, lying in the Appalachian foothills. It started as an industrial community owned by Samuel Noble and Daniel Tyler in 1872. The city got its name Anniston from Daniel’s daughter-in-law Annie Scott Tyler. What started as a small community is currently a city with over 21,000 people rich in history. […]

Some of the Best Local Restaurants in Calhoun County, AL

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The world is slowly going back to its pre-pandemic lifestyle with more people now going out to enjoy their favorite meals and dine. Restaurants and dining places in Calhoun County take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and so they ensure they follow all the guidelines and protocols provided to keep their customers and staff safe. If […]