The latest news on restaurants, retailers and other business entities in the Tuscaloosa area.
Restaurants and Retail
Local Sports Bar Sponsors a Family in Need For the Holiday Season
Red Shed's owner Kian Khanifar said the bar holds a charitable event each month during a typical year, but has been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic and felt compelled to give back this holiday season.
City Council To Consider Cracker Barrel Liquor License Next Week
The Tuscaloosa City Council chose to table a request for a liquor license for the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store just off Skyland Boulevard until next week.
Skyland Boulevard Starbucks Unexpectedly Closes
There was no explanation for the unexpected closure.
Local Pottery Shop to Close In January 2021
Tuscaloosa ceramic shop, All Fired Up, announced that it will close its studio in January 2021.
Local Companies Were Granted $250M in Paycheck Protection Funds
Businesses in Tuscaloosa County were granted more than $250 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program funds this year, according to data made public last week.
Shanks Restaurant to Remember Late Owner with Weekend Fundraiser
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. from Dec. 5-6 and will offer "memorial plates" to honor their late owner, Wayne Burch.
2 Tuscaloosa Businesses Named Best Small Businesses in Alabama
Two Tuscaloosa businesses were honored at the statewide annual Small Business of the Year Awards Friday for their outstanding service to the Tuscaloosa community during 2020.
'Burger Bus' to Gauge Viability of Milo's Restaurant in Northport
Leadership at Milo's is interested in building a new restaurant somewhere near County High School. There's just one catch -- Northport has to prove they'll support it first.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Home of Fuzzy's Taco Shop Gets New Tenant
The new eatery's owner and operator is Gary McGee, who ran the Levee Bar & Grill in Northport until the COVID-19 pandemic forced its permanent closure earlier this year.
Here's Which Tuscaloosa Restaurants Will Be Open on Thanksgiving
Most of Tuscaloosa restaurants will be closed Thursday, but folks who don't want to deal with the hassle of preparing their own Thanksgiving feasts do have some local options.