Stacey Wallace Articles

Making the Grade: Staks Pancake Kitchen

On Nov. 5, 2005, Mike and I were married at Orr Street Baptist Church in my hometown of Alexander City, (“Eleck” City to the locals). We married fairly late in life for most people: Mike was 46, and I was 42, almost 43. I may have mentioned this before, but when my...

Making the Grade: On the Road to Orange Beach

By Stacey WallaceAs I have previously mentioned in this column, my husband Mike and I love to travel, and visiting all 50 states is on our bucket list. Also, we wanted to take an Alaskan cruise because we had heard that it would be a lot of fun. Nope. Unfortunately,...

Making the Grade: Mochiatsu

Mochiatsu, located at 132 N. College St. in Auburn, opened last March serving Korean hot dogs, donuts and bubble tea. Mochiatsu's donuts and Korean-style hot dogs come in a variety of flavors. I am certainly a creature of habit in most things, especially where food is...

Making the Grade: The Auburn Draft House

Food Columnist Stacey Wallace visited Auburn Draft House in downtown Auburn.  The restaurant offers traditional American food including hamburgers, fries, jalapeno poppers and more. Draft House is located at 161 E. Magnolia Ave. in Auburn.   According to...
Making the Grade: Dough Pizzeria

Making the Grade: Dough Pizzeria

By Stacey Patton Wallace I have had a close, loving relationship with pizza since childhood. When I was in single digits, I enjoyed the hamburger,...

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Making the Grade – Buck’s

Making the Grade – Buck’s

By Stacey Patton Wallace Do you have a favorite restaurant in your hometown where you grew up, eating there with your family? For me, that...

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Making the Grade: Chappy’s Deli

Making the Grade: Venditori’s

By Stacey Patton Wallace I know this review is 10 days past Valentine’s Day, but since my first one ran before the holiday, this one had to be after...

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