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...
Stacey Wallace Articles
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...
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,...