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: Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
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Stacey Wallace Articles
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...
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...