By STACEYPATTON WALLACE AUBURN — Two weeks ago, Barbara Patton, my sweet Mama, went to be with the Lord. Overwhelming grief and insomnia have been...
Making the Grade: All I Do is BBQ
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Stacey Wallace Articles
Making the Grade: Guthrie’s Downtown Auburn
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Recently, Mike and I were on a quest to find a restaurant at which to dine. Then, I would write about our experience, and...
Making the Grade: Bizilia’s Cafe
By STACEY PATTON WALLACE AUBURN –– Have you ever noticed how well your Mama seems to do everything? Barbara Patton, my Mama, was married to my Daddy...
Making the Grade: Madison’s Place Café
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE By the time this column is published on May 12, the Good Lord willing, another Mother’s Day will have come and gone. If you...
Making the Grade: Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE A few weeks ago, Mike and I spent a wonderful afternoon at Opelika High School. It was a real treat for veteran teachers...
Making the Grade: On the Road to Lanett, Alabama
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE LANETT — Awhile back, Mike and I traveled to Lanett, Alabama, for a most painful reason: filing our income tax return. Since...
Making the Grade: Agave Loco Mexican Grill
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Recently, our good friend Jack, whom I’ve mentioned many times, adopted Buddy, an adorable mixed breed dog from the Lee...
Making the Grade: Wok ‘n Roll Restaurant & Bar
OPELIKA — The Fearsome Foursome — that’s the nickname that my husband Mike gave to Tom Patton (Daddy), Barbara Patton (Mama), Aunt Jenny and Aunt...
Making the Grade: Next Level Café
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...