The Best Places to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Calhoun County 2023
Have you been noticing a larger-than-average amount of Butterball turkeys on display at your grocery store of choice? If so, there’s a very good reason behind it. Thanksgiving is on the way! Let’s face it, though. Many of us have busy, stressful lives, and would like a little help when it comes to preparing […]
Betty’s BBQ Anniston Alabama
The lunch crew picked a good spot on this day. Anytime I hear “let’s go to Betty’s” my mouth waters and my stomach gets excited. They had their Meatloaf on special, so I didn’t really need a menu. I love the atmosphere in Betty’s, all their staff are great and most have been there for […]
The Rocket in Jacksonville Alabama
The Rocket has been a legendary eatery in Jacksonville, Al for 65 years now and counting. I have eaten many meals there from my college years (at JSU) to my adult years now and it never disappoints. The old adage “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is certainly applied at The Rocket. Not too […]
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 […]
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 […]