Crumbl Cookies in Oxford, AL
If you care about the way your cookie crumbles, then you’ll be excited to hear about the new gourmet cookie store Crumbl Cookies which just had its grand opening last Friday, June 9 (with a soft opening Thursday, June 8). From that time to the day I got to speak with co-owner Nik Wills (approximately […]
Smash It Sports Vipers Are On Deck at Choccolocco Park
Want to take your family out to the ballgame in Calhoun County? You may be lucky enough to witness a moonshot–or a grand slam–this summer when the women’s professional softball team Smash It Sports Vipers begins their roster of home games at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama–their new “home” for the next five years. The […]
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
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
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 […]
Smallcakes Cupcakery Shakes Things Up
Ever go into one of your regular “spots”, a place you are familiar with, and notice something new on the menu? At least, it’s new to you because you didn’t spot it previously. This happened to me on my last visit to Smallcakes in Oxford, AL. Pretty much what we call a pleasant surprise. After […]
Musical Spotlight: The Storydwellers
Since the Anniston band The Storydwellers hit the Calhoun and Etowah County music scenes in December of 2017, they’ve racked up an ever-growing list of fans and venues that continuously welcome them back with open arms. They’ve taken the stages of The Peerless Saloon, Coldwater Mountain Brewpub, Rack and Roll Billiards, Darkhorse Saloon, Nola on […]
Easter’s On Its Way: Egg Hunts in Calhoun County
Here comes Peter Cottontail in all his fluffy glory! Get out your Easter baskets, kiddos. There are some brightly decorated eggs hidden away in all kinds of nooks and crannies, just waiting to be found. Easter egg hunts are enjoyable events for the entire family, many of them offering games, food, balloons, inflatables, and even […]
Eat Like a Local: Ron’s Goode BBQ
Everybody loves a great comeback story. And what could be better than one that involves tasty, southern-style smoked barbeque? Wayne and Cutter Goode, a father and son duo with a passion for providing great food in their community (already owning Cutter’s Pizzeria in both Alexandria and Oxford), have teamed up with a barbeque aficionado with […]
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 […]