Restaurants and Retail

A Tuscaloosa native who has been practicing optometry inside Walmart for more than 20 years is leaving the location to open his own office later this year.

A smaller, leaner version of one of America's most popular chicken wing chains is coming soon to Northport, city councilor Jeff Hogg announced Wednesday.

The Tuscaloosa City Council punted on ordering the demolition of an infamously dilapidated gas station at a busy intersection as its owners try to sell it.

A longtime embroidery shop closed its University Mall location doors Friday as the business prepares to relocate to a brick and mortar storefront in Alberta City.

"Death By Chocolate," a tasting event where patrons can try chocolate from several local chefs, is scheduled for April 20. Tickets are currently on sale and benefit Family Counseling Service.

Less than a year after its grand opening in downtown Tuscaloosa, the desserts-only Mo'Bay Beignet Co. is closed as its owners seek a new home in the Druid City.

A Tuscaloosa County woman is looking to bring a sense of community to those pursuing fitness after becoming the new owner of True40 Boutique Fitness Studio.

Owners of a restaurant and club on the Tuscaloosa Strip have filed a new civil rights lawsuit against the city, mayor Walt Maddox and the entire seven-member city council.

A Tuscaloosa entrepreneur has one foot in the past and one in the future as he prepares to open a new deli across McFarland Boulevard from his already successful restaurant.

Six stories for your Tuesday in West Alabama.