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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Language preservation is necessary for maintaining cultural identity

John David Thompson November 17, 2014

Crêpes are one of my favorite delicacies. In fact, they may be one of my top reasons to travel to Paris. What I was surprised to learn, however, is that crêpes are not a symbol of French culture, but...

Spice up meals with a hot sauce for every occasion

Spice up meals with a hot sauce for every occasion

Katharine Buckley November 12, 2014

They say the first step to curing addiction is admitting you have a problem, so here it is: I have a whole shelf in my cabinet lined with bottles, and get anxious eating meals without knowing if there...

Little Italy not gourmet, but good

Little Italy not gourmet, but good

Matt Lund October 28, 2014

“Pizza will never taste as good as skinny feels.” What a load of crap. These people must have never eaten a decent slice of pie, because anyone who describes the blissful marriage of marinara, mozzarella...

Tuscaloosa Burger and Seafood Company offers classic Cajun fare

Tuscaloosa Burger and Seafood Company offers classic Cajun fare

Matt Lund October 20, 2014

Situated in the middle of town near Tutwiler Hall, Tuscaloosa Burger & Seafood Company, the restaurant formerly known as T-burger, boasts a small but dedicated following. Some of the main draws include...

Mr. Chen's combines restaurant, market

Mr. Chen's combines restaurant, market

Luisa Sanchez October 7, 2014

In 2008, Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Cooking and Oriental Market opened its first conjoined restaurant and grocery store in Hoover, Alabama. Three years later, the business expanded by opening a Tuscaloosa...

Wilhagan's offers alternative value, homemade food

Wilhagan's offers alternative value, homemade food

Matt Lund October 6, 2014

Situated in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, Wilhagan’s Grille and Tap Room fills a different niche than many of the other well-known establishments in town. For those who find wall-to-wall crowds on...

Tuscaloosa gamedays improved by tailgate food

Tuscaloosa gamedays improved by tailgate food

Katharine Buckley September 29, 2014

Gamedays in Tuscaloosa are an experience unlike any other. Streets close down, people start drinking ridiculously early and once you get past the smell of spilled beer, mouth-watering scents fill the air....

Prices higher at on-campus Chick-fil-A, lower at other restaurants

Prices higher at on-campus Chick-fil-A, lower at other restaurants

Heather Buchanan September 29, 2014

If a student buys a Chick-fil-A sandwich combo at the Ferguson Center for lunch every school day for a semester, they will spend around $140 more than if they had purchased the same meal at an off-campus...

Opera Guild to host gala

Opera Guild to host gala

Elizabeth Elkin September 24, 2014

The University of Alabama Opera Guild will present its latest fund raising event, “Music and Food from Around the World: A Gustatory Gala,” to benefit the University of Alabama Opera Theatre and its...

Shop offers robust flavors

Shop offers robust flavors

Matt Lund September 22, 2014

The robust flavors of Latin American food almost always find a welcome home in American mouths. Americans simply can’t get enough of the warmth of spicy meats, tortillas and queso contrasted with the...

Contemporary restaurant in historic district sparks controversy

Kaylin Bowen September 8, 2014

Jinsei, a Japanese sushi restaurant slated to be built in Downtown Tuscaloosa’s historic district, is facing a mixed welcome from area residents. Barring an appeal from the Tuscaloosa City Council, the...

Indian cuisine offers alternatives to old American soul food

Indian cuisine offers alternatives to old American soul food

Matt Lund September 6, 2014

We’re all familiar with fried chicken, barbecue pork, cheeseburgers and wings, the usual suspects when it comes to our favorite guilty pleasure meals. It might be time to break our taste buds out of...