The latest news on restaurants, retailers and other business entities in the Tuscaloosa area.
Restaurants and Retail
Council to Consider Incentives to Draw Steakhouse to Northport
City leaders will consider an incentives package to draw a popular Livingston steakhouse here to Tuscaloosa County on Highway 43 in Northport.
Deadly Crash Survivor Opens New Coffee Truck for Tuscaloosa Area
A Tuscaloosa County woman lucky to be alive after a deadly wreck last year is redefining her dreams and launching a mobile coffee truck that opened for business Friday.
Beloved Ben's Bread Crowdfunding to Open Bakery in Tuscaloosa
A British baker already beloved for the bread he sells at local farmer's markets is asking for backers to help him open a brick-and-mortar bakery here in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa Taqueria Now Open Downtown After Two In-Market Moves
A taqueria in Tuscaloosa is now open in a new location on Jack Warner Parkway, their third home in the area in recent years.
Mexican Restaurant Closes After 13 Years in Downtown Tuscaloosa
A longtime fixture of downtown Tuscaloosa's Temerson Square has permanently closed after more than a decade of serving margaritas and Mexican food.
Investar Bank Opens Digital-First, Cashless Branch in Northport
A regional community bank has opened its seventh Alabama branch in Northport, which is being billed as a digitally focused, cashless location.
UPDATE: Spirit Halloween to Open 2 Tuscaloosa-Area Stores
Spirit Halloween will open two stores in the Tuscaloosa area, not just one, employees confirmed Wednesday.
Tuscaloosa County's Spirit Halloween Store Open Now in New Home
As summer finally loosens its grip on West Alabama, Spirit Halloween is open now in a new location, their fourth in Tuscaloosa County in recent years.
Batting Cages, Baseball and Softball Academy Open in Tuscaloosa
D-Bat Sports, a baseball and softball training center with over 150 locations in the U.S., officially opened its Tuscaloosa location this week.
New Cookie Shop in Tuscaloosa's Midtown Village Gets Opening Date
The wait is almost over for a new-to-market cookie shop opening soon in Tuscaloosa's Midtown Village.