By STACEYPATTON WALLACE As I’ve mentioned many times, I am a fried chicken freak. A little over a year ago, I noticed a billboard in Opelika, which...
Making the Grade: Next Level Café
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Stacey Wallace Articles
Making the Grade: On the Road to LaGrange, Georgia
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE August 1996 — I was about to begin my seventh year of teaching in LaGrange, Georgia, at a new school. However, I dearly...
Making the Grade: Esposito’s Italian Bistro
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE As I’ve previously mentioned, Mike and I moved to Auburn in November of 2015. Shortly thereafter, we moved our letter and...
Making the Grade: Zen Steak & Sushi
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE As I may have previously mentioned, my husband Mike’s favorite food is Japanese. Back when we lived and taught in LaGrange,...
Making the Grade: Ariccia Cucina Italiana
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Back when I was a young girl growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), Barbara Patton, my Mama, was an...
Making the Grade: On the Road to Lanett, Alabama
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Back when my husband Mike and I were teachers in LaGrange, Georgia, we traveled to 202 S. Gilmer Ave. in Lanett, Alabama,...
Making the Grade: The Hound
By Stacey Patton Wallace As I’ve mentioned before, blessings can be found, even during this almost two-year pandemic. For example, one of the best...
Making the Grade: Maffia’s Italian Restaurant
By Stacey Patton Wallace Happy Belated Valentine’s Day! Since this review will be printed on Feb. 17, the Good Lord willing, I hope everyone had a...
Making the Grade: Savanh Thai Kitchen
By Stacey Patton Wallace Although it doesn’t seem possible, this is my 52nd restaurant review, which I’ve written for The Observer. The old adage is...
