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Homegrown Alabama gives residents healthier food options

Homegrown Alabama gives residents healthier food options

Tara Massouleh August 21, 2013

With summer fading into fall, Homegrown Alabama is stocking up on colorful and seasonal produce, ripe for Tuscaloosa residents’ choosing. Homegrown Alabama’s farmers market is held every Thursday...

Protein shakes not just for athletes

Lauren Ferguson July 31, 2013

During a recent trip visiting a longtime friend, I was introduced to the growing trend and culture of protein shakes. Yes, these blended beverages are often associated with trips to the gym, sweaty athletic...

Local programs feed the hungry

Alexandra Ellsworth July 30, 2013

Joel Bray walks around barefoot in the sandy soil of Shining Light Garden in Vero Beach, Fla., as he explains to a group of about 20 students from The University of Alabama how to properly harvest an onion....

Harry's Bar amps up its interiors

Harry’s Bar amps up its interiors

Kevin Brophy July 23, 2013

A favorite of many students, Tuscaloosa’s Harry’s Bar now boasts a new venue remodel as well as a new 21 and up age limit. Harry’s Bar first opened in 1972 and was originally owned by Harry Hammond....

Chicken Salad Chick serves up Southern favorites

Chicken Salad Chick serves up Southern favorites

Becky Robinson July 23, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick is bringing tasty Southern favorites to the city of Northport, Ala. The franchise started in Auburn, Ala., but has since grown to include eight stores around the state, the most...

Steel City Pops to pop up in town

Steel City Pops to pop up in town

Taiza Troutman July 2, 2013

Steel City Pops, a gourmet frozen treat shop, is set to open its newest location in Tuscaloosa this summer. Steel City Pops opened in 2012 and offers a healthy alternative to the typical summertime craving...

SweetWater Brewery partners with Black Warrior Riverkeeper

SweetWater Brewery partners with Black Warrior Riverkeeper

Grace Hagemann July 2, 2013

The SweetWater Brewing Company and The Black Warrior Riverkeeper are partnering through the “Save Our Water” campaign to raise funds and highlight the importance of clean water. SweetWater Brewing...

New College class promotes buying local

Grace Hagemann June 18, 2013

An independent study New College summer course examines the local food movement in a political and social context with a specific application to the local food movement. Margret Purcell, a New College...

Farmers markets encourage buying local

Farmers markets encourage buying local

CW Staff June 4, 2013

By Abbey Crain and Becky Robinson Sonja Rossow, art professor at The University of Alabama, decided to buy all local and organic produce one year ago. She said in those 12 months, she has found Tuscaloosa...

Strip gains new nightlife hang out, High Tide Bar

Kevin Brophy June 4, 2013

Updated with new opening dates. High Tide Bar, the latest addition to the Strip, will host its grand opening Friday, June 14, at 8:30 p.m. Shay Dawkins, co-owner and CEO of High Tide Bar and a 2010...

How to beat the college budget battle when shopping for food

Christopher Edmunds April 22, 2013

College life is not conducive for Hungry-Hungry Hippos. After feeding myself for two semesters, I have gained an incredible amount of respect for parents, the pantry protectors, who devote their lives...

Homegrown begins season focusing on Sustainability Day

Courtney Stinson April 17, 2013

Homegrown Alabama will kick off its season with a demonstration of how to clean in an eco-friendly way and a “stuff swap.” The student-led group that hosts a weekly local farmers market is hosting...