
Raise a paddle for Storybook Farm
Lee County has its own traditions when it comes to the most exciting two minutes in sports. Derby Day was celebrated at Storybook Farm this year, and despite the pandemic, guests were dressed to the nines. “The Kentucky Derby is my favorite day of the...

Waiting for Showtime
Story By Derek Herscovici and Michelle Key After experimenting with different forms of theater during the summer, the actors are ready for the curtains to rise again It was supposed to be the biggest show of the year. Months had gone into planning the Auburn Area...

A Taste of Home
Story By Natalie Salvatore Anyone can instantly feel a sense of family upon entering the Waverly Local, a Southern cuisine, locally-owned restaurant, operated by childhood friends Christian Watson and Andy Anderson. Located down Highway 280 at 1465 Patrick St. in...

Opelika’s Speakeasy
You could walk back and forth along First Avenue in Opelika and pass the door for Sneak and Dawdle without ever knowing it. “Sneak and Dawdle is kind of a secluded cocktail lounge located kind of like the outer edge of the historic downtown Opelika,†said...

A Fine Dining Gastropub
You may find yourself in downtown Opelika one night, looking for a place to grab some food, maybe a drink. The city is growing steadily but has managed to hold onto its small-town charm. Turning down 8th Street, you can see Zazu Gastropub sitting prominently....