Around March each year something happens to the people of Tuscaloosa. The weather gets warmer, the days get longer and people get happier. Suddenly a craving rises up, one that’s been suppressed all...

Book lovers beware. Hidden on the left hand side of the Tuscaloosa Public Library is a treasure trove filled with fiction, biographies, westerns and more, all costing between $1 and $3. Once you discover...

Bold reds, sweet whites and an inviting atmosphere: these are the characteristics of Tuscaloosa’s own Carpe Vino, a specialty wine and beer store. When you walk in, bright red couches invite you to grab...

A one-year anniversary can mean different things to different people. For Lori Watts, it means celebrating one year since first opening her dream store: This Ol’ Thing Vintage in Northport. Located...

Imagine a small family bookstore. Is it peaceful and quiet? Can you smell the old pages of the books and hear them sliding off the shelves? At the Book Rack, that may be true on some days, but you're more...

Cars drive through a partially hidden iron gate and park next to a large grassy clearing where an owner and his dog throw a tennis ball. Paved running trails cut across the grass in different directions,...

Tucked in a corner of a small shopping center in Northport is a southern homestyle cafe called The Blue Plate. Upon walking you see the classic diner decor, colorful walls that feature pictures of classic...

Although it’s somewhat hidden behind downtown Northport’s Main Avenue, Tea Town Alabama is not a place to be overlooked. The storefront, located next to Mary’s Cakes and Pastries, is new as of December...