Reviews

THE HATEFUL EIGHT // GRITTY WESTERN The world emerges as a hostile, inhospitable setting in writer & director Quentin Tarantino’s second western “The Hateful Eight," and everybody but the innocent...

DEEP ELLUM IPA I’m sure we all were tuned in to watch the trouncing of Michigan State at the hands of our beloved Crimson Tide recently in Dallas. It was an amazing display of pure athleticism and...

SIERRA NEVADA // COFFEE STOUT We finally made it, everyone. Cold weather is here and that means firing up the heaters, holiday food, and, most importantly, dark beers. I love this time of year for many...

BAREFOOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON For this review I teamed up once again with my good friend Big Al. We settled in to taste the 2012 vintage of this wine on its own and then paired with a simple cheddar. As...

BURGERFI TUSCALOOSA // MAKING ITS MARK In a town like Tuscaloosa, it seems that one can find a burger joint every hundred yards. However, it takes much craft and effort to be a memorable burger that has...

SPECTRE // BEST EVER BOND Ultimately, despite a variety of problems, this globe-trotting 007 outing boasts enough good stuff to offset the bad. If picturesque settings, robust performances, sumptuous...

LAST WITCH HUNTER // HEX-RATED RUBBISH The Last Witch Hunter casts spells that are far from inspired and mediocre at best. “Dungeons & Dragons” aficionado Vin Diesel toplines this ponderous, PG-13...

TALLGRASS BREWING COMPANY // BIG RICC We’re finally getting back into dark beer season, and I couldn’t be more excited. Cooler nights allow for darker, more alcohol forward beers that are gut warming...

WHEN WINE GOES BAD Today I'd like to share three quick tips with you about how to tell if a wine has gone bad. Now to be clear, this isn't about whether someone likes a particular wine or not. Good vs. Bad...

TUSCALOOSA’S FIRST NATURAL FOOD STORE STANDS BY CORE VALUES AMID POTENTIAL CORPORATE COMPETITION XX After 35 years in the business, Manna’s commitment to customer service and the local community remains...