The latest news on restaurants, retailers and other business entities in the Tuscaloosa area.
Restaurants and Retail
![Burger Brand Backed by Brees to Bring Sliders to Tuscaloosa Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/06/attachment-Smalls.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Burger Brand Backed by Brees to Bring Sliders to Tuscaloosa Soon
A fast-growing burger brand backed by retired quarterback Drew Brees is expanding in Alabama and will soon arrive in Tuscaloosa, according to a Friday announcement.
![Reports: Tuscaloosa Red Lobster at Risk of Closing Next](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/06/attachment-IMG_5579.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Reports: Tuscaloosa Red Lobster at Risk of Closing Next
After surviving the first round of closures in the wake of Red Lobster's bankruptcy last month, their Tuscaloosa location may now be on the chopping block.
![Tuscaloosa Sets Hearing to Consider Closing Isaiah Bugg's Lounge](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/06/attachment-Kings.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Tuscaloosa Sets Hearing to Consider Closing Isaiah Bugg's Lounge
Elected officials in Tuscaloosa will meet later this month to discuss whether to shut down a hookah lounge belonging to former Tide tackle Isaiah Buggs, now in the NFL on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster.
![Former Northport Favorite Globe Restaurant Reborn in Tiny Space](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/05/attachment-IMG_5566.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Northport Favorite Globe Restaurant Reborn in Tiny Space
A singular restaurant concept that was beloved in Northport for almost 20 years and failed to thrive on the other side of the Black Warrior River has reopened in a tiny new space in North Tuscaloosa.
![Decades-Old Northport Restaurant Permanently Closing Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/10/attachment-Buddys-.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Decades-Old Northport Restaurant Permanently Closing Soon
A diner that has served as a staple in Northport for nearly 50 years will soon close permanently after its owners could not find buyers interested in keeping the brand going.
![The Loop: Restaurant & Retail News from the Tuscaloosa Thread](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/03/attachment-Loop-Cover-June.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Loop: Restaurant & Retail News from the Tuscaloosa Thread
With our coverage, in the Loop is exactly where you'll be when it comes to business news in the Tuscaloosa area.
![Late-Night Calzone Shop Coming Soon to Tuscaloosa Strip](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/05/attachment-IMG_5555.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Late-Night Calzone Shop Coming Soon to Tuscaloosa Strip
A new late-night eatery is coming this summer to the Tuscaloosa Strip, where they'll specialize in serving premium Italian-style calzones.
![City's First 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Stand Coming to 15th Street](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/05/attachment-7B.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City's First 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Stand Coming to 15th Street
A new-to-market drive-thru coffee stand is opening soon on Tuscaloosa's 15th Street, marketers announced Wednesday.
![Northport Council Approves Tax Incentive for New Coffee Shop](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2022/09/attachment-298423177_804637573901680_7183717453013070781_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Northport Council Approves Tax Incentive for New Coffee Shop
Elected officials in Northport will vote today on whether to enter into a relatively small public-private partnership to draw a "new-to-market National Coffee Tenant" to Lurleen Wallace Boulevard.
![Birmingham Entrepreneur Bringing Creole Connection to Tuscaloosa](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/05/attachment-Jason-Perryman-With-Sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Birmingham Entrepreneur Bringing Creole Connection to Tuscaloosa
A Birmingham entrepreneur with a small but growing business empire is expanding into Tuscaloosa, where he will open his New Orleans-style restaurant in a space he's taking over downtown.