When Chef Joël Antunes talks about food, he speaks the way an artist does about color: with admiration and joy. His culinary journey began in the south of France on his grandparents’ farm, where his earliest lessons in cooking started in his grandmother’s kitchen. "When I was a kid, I spent most of…
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The Laurel Hotel & Spa and 1856- Culinary Residence invite guests to experience the Epicurean Experience, a multi-day culinary getaway centered around exceptional food, wine, education and relaxation. Held periodically throughout the year, the experience brings together world-class chefs, sommeliers…
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Located in the heart of the southeast, Auburn-Opelika has become a melting pot of culinary accomplishments. There have been many individuals over the years who have contributed to the evolution of the culinary scene here in Auburn-Opelika, but it’s hard to tell this story without starting with David…
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In the heart of dixie, the Iron Bowl rivalry exists 365 days a year and is arguably the biggest in college football dating back to February 22, 1893. Auburn and Alabama fans interact with each other daily, bringing the rivalry to life every day. Even though the Iron Bowl rivalry is year-round, there…
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Opelika has always been rich with history and culture. The Opelika area was first settled as a community called Lebenon in 1832 after the Treaty of Cusseta was signed by the U.S. government and the Mukogee (Creek) Nation. Before the treaty, the area was called Opelika which in the Mukogee language…
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Decked out in their orange and blue gameday gear, screaming and cheering fans line both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of their most loved players, an established tradition at Auburn University known as Tiger Walk. The atmosphere is loud and bustling as fans are gearing up for another…
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It is one of the most iconic moments in all of college football: Jordan-Hare’s capacity crowd of almost 90,000 rumbling in unison as a rare eagle is released to free-fly in circles around the stadium, eventually landing mid-field on its leathery pseudo-prey. We dare any living, breathing human…
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Chef Eron Bass, the executive chef at Café 123, is all about good food done right. He has been working behind the scenes of the white-tablecloth restaurant for almost 19 years. When the café opened, he began as a sous chef under Chef Chris Cannon, longtime friend, executive chef, and co-owner with…
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Rolling Toomer’s Corner It is a well-known fact that the city of Auburn has the most snowfall of all the cities in Alabama in any given season, although the weather here is contingent on an Auburn Tigers win and the local stores’ supply of toilet paper. Following an Auburn victory, AU faithful flock…
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Graham Hage is the owner and executive chef of Zazu Gastropub, located in historic downtown Opelika. Diners will be hard-pressed to decide which is better: the elevated, farm-fresh cuisine or the converted industrial space. Chef Graham is responsible for both. Each day, he can be found hard at work…
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