The latest news on restaurants, retailers and other business entities in the Tuscaloosa area.
Restaurants and Retail
Franchisee Looking for Spot to Build 7 Brew Coffee in Tuscaloosa
A franchise owner is scouting Tuscaloosa for the perfect spot to build the city's first 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru, a marketing rep confirmed to the Thread this week.
Duo Working to Bring Authentic Italian to Tuscaloosa at Sugo
A pair of local entrepreneurs are working to bring a new take on authentic Italian cuisine to downtown Tuscaloosa in the now-being-renovated former home of Sweet Home Food Bar.
Southern Ale House to Celebrate 10 Years of Service Saturday
A beloved north Tuscaloosa restaurant is bracing to celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend with a block party featuring great food, live music, cornhole and much more.
Nearly 1,000 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree Stores to Close
One of the largest owners of discount stores in the United States will close a thousand of them soon, Dollar Tree, Inc. announced in a call Wednesday.
Alabama Peanut Co. Announces Plans to Open in Downtown Tuscaloosa
A beloved Birmingham purveyor of peanuts is coming soon to Tuscaloosa, they announced Friday on Facebook.
Small Local Outfit Merges with Tuscaloosa's Alabama Credit Union
After serving the community for 65 years, a small, local credit union merged with a much larger one also headquartered in Tuscaloosa Friday.
Crowdfunded Cafe and Bakery to Open in Tuscaloosa This Weekend
A bakery and cafe made possible by crowdfunding from the Tuscaloosa community will open to the public on Loop Road this weekend.
Local Favorite Tuscaloosa Restaurant Sold After Decade Downtown
The owners of one of downtown Tuscaloosa's best-kept secrets have sold their restaurant after cooking up joy there for almost 10 years.
One of Tuscaloosa's Oldest Chinese Restaurants Closes
A long-time but under-the-radar staple of Chinese cuisine in Tuscaloosa has permanently closed after more than 15 years in business.
Another Restaurant Closes in Tuscaloosa Shopping Center
One of the last remaining dining options in a Tuscaloosa shopping center is permanently closed, joining a line of other vacant spaces in the outdoor mall.