Reviews

Barbecue The History of an American Institution by Robert F. Moss   ABOUT THE BOOK Americans enjoy reading about barbecue almost as much as they love eating it. Books on the subject cover almost...

Horror movie maestro Eli Roth’s lukewarm remake of the notorious vigilante thriller “Death Wish” (*1/2 OUT OF ****), with Bruce Willis taking over the role that elevated Charles Bronson to superstardom...

Metro Diner//A Little Bit of Everything It’s rare to have a new restaurant in Tuscaloosa that is among the ranks of being featured on Food Network. I first noticed the impending arrival of Metro Diner...

Mary’s Cakes and Pastries // Your Next Lunch Destination The sky is the limit when it comes to lunch options in the Tuscaloosa area. However, there’s one place in town that offers made from scratch...

Movie Review//Game Night The best movies spring one surprise after another in such swift succession that you struggle to keep up with all the revelations. "Vacation" co-directors John Francis Daley...

This review originally appeared on Honest Wine Reviews. Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon The varietal is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and is estate grown and bottled. The producer (Lafite) suggests allowing this...

83 Rating: Moon Burn by Southern Prohibition Brewing Judges Rating: 83 Aroma: 21 / 24 Appearance: 4 / 6 Flavor: 34 / 40 Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 Overall Impression: 16 / 20 Moon...

Coffee and Food for the Soul // Heritage House Coffee & Tea If you ask someone where they can grab a cup coffee in town, you’re likely to hear the name Starbucks. Some however, may be lucky enough to...

Chemical Lands//Book Review Pesticides, Aerial Spraying, and Health in North America’s Grasslands since 1945 David D. Vail ABOUT THE BOOK An exploration of the elaborate relationship between...

Michael McDonald// "Wide Open" As Michael McDonald tours this winter to promote the recent release of “Wide Open,” his first album of new original material in 17 years, he is getting a boost of exposure...