Restaurants

Shoney’s® Offers Free All-American Burger™ to All Veterans and Troops on Memorial Day

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 10:53am

Shoney’s® Offers Free All-American Burger™ to All Veterans and Troops on Memorial Day

Shoney’s®, an all-American iconic restaurant brand, will remember America’s fallen military members this Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) by serving a free All-American Burger™ to all veterans and active duty military members.

“It’s our way of saying ‘Thank You!’ to the heroes who fought for our freedom while treating our veterans and troops to a great American burger on Memorial Day,” said David Davoudpour, Chairman and CEO of Shoney’s.

According to Davoudpour, service members will be treated to Shoney’s Signature favorite All-American Burger, a freshly prepared, hand-pattied, grain-fed, 100% ground beef, cooked to order burger, served on a toasted corn-dusted bun with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles and mayonnaise.

“It’s been a guest favorite for many years,” said Davoudpour.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2006, Shoney’s top gun has been on a spirited mission to revitalize and reinvigorate Shoney’s family-friendly, southern s

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Chipotle Mexican Grill now open!

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 2:32pm

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.), April 9, 2013 – Chipotle Mexican Grill, the national restaurant chain known for changing the way Americans eat fast food through its commitment to Responsibly Raised and sustainably sourced ingredients, will open its first Montgomery, Ala. location on Tuesday, April 9, at 2560 Berryhill Road.

The new 3,330-square-foot restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating for about 75 guests and will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant opening brings approximately 30 new jobs to Montgomery, and those interested in applying may visit http://jobs.chipotle.com/montgomery-jobs for more information.

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Montgomery restaurant advances to BBQ contest Final Four

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 1st, 2013, 3:07pm

Montgomery restaurant advances to BBQ contest Final Four

MONTGOMERY – Barbecue fans can now vote to see which of two restaurants will square off against each other in a Facebook contest to be named the state’s favorite barbecue restaurant. The Final Four competing restaurants are Big Bob Gibson in Decatur, Jim ‘N Nick’s in Birmingham, Sam’s BBQ in Montgomery and The Shed in Mobile. Votes can be cast by going to Facebook.com/AlabamaFood.

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Montgomery and Selma BBQ restaurants are up for state title

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 4:36pm

Montgomery and Selma BBQ restaurants are up for state title

MONTGOMERY – Some of the state’s best known barbecue restaurants are squaring off in a Facebook contest to pick the state’s favorite as the field narrows to the Final Four. Jim ‘N Nick’s in Birmingham faces off against Tuscaloosa’s Dreamland to represent Central Alabama while Big Bob Gibson in Decatur is matched against LawLers in Athens to represent North Alabama.

Elsewhere, Sam’s BBQ in Montgomery is up against Lannie’s in Selma to represent the South region and L.A. BBQ in Summerdale faces off against The Shed in Mobile for the Gulf region. The four regional winners will be decided on Saturday afternoon.

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Chuck E. Cheese's coming to Eastdale Mall

Submitted by John Shryock

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 3:58pm

Chuck E. Cheese's coming to Eastdale Mall

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A new tenant with big ears and a tail is moving into Eastdale Mall, mall officials confirmed Monday.

"We are excited to welcome Chuck E. Cheese's to Eastdale Mall," stated Dave Schloss, Manager of Eastdale Mall. "Their dynamic new store format will be the perfect addition to round out Eastdale Mall's line-up of family entertainment and retail offerings."

Michelle Chism, Director of Corp. Communications for Chuck E. Cheese's parent company, CEC Entertainment, says possession of the mall space will happen in May and the new store should be open by late summer or early fall of 2013.

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Huntingdon women's tennis stumbles at Birmingham-Southern

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 11:21am

Huntingdon women's tennis stumbles at Birmingham-Southern

The Huntingdon women’s tennis team took an early lead Saturday but lost to Birmingham-Southern 5-4.

Katie Scott and Micaela White won at No. 2 doubles and Taylor Clark and Arielle Barraca won at No. 3 doubles to give the Lady Hawks (5-1) an early 2-1 lead. But Birmingham-Southern (4-1) won four of the six singles matches.

Clark (No. 3) and Hannah Still (No. 4) picked up singles wins for Huntingdon.

Huntingdon hosts Schreiner on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

vs. Birmingham-Southern

Match results
Singles
No. 1: Moya Moore (BSC) def. Katie Scott (HC) 6-3, 6-2
No. 2: Reann Lamere (BSC) def. Britni Thibodeau (HC) 6-3, 6-2
No. 3: Taylor Clark (HC) def. Sara Cohen (BSC) 6-2, 6-2
No. 4: Hannah Still (HC) def. Emily Holst (BSC) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
No. 5: Lindsey Farrell (BSC) def. Arielle Barraca (HC) 6-3, 6-1
No. 6: Terria Punturo (BSC) def.

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Rock Bottom American Pub listed in CNN's 101 best sports bars in the U.S.

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 6:32pm

Rock Bottom American Pub listed in CNN's 101 best sports bars in the U.S.

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A popular Montgomery hangout was just featured on CNN's list of the 101 Best Sports Bars in the United States.

One of only two spots picked in Alabama, the Rock Bottom American Pub, "never takes its eye off the ball, with more than 30 HDTVs, three 110-foot screens, an outdoor patio, dozens of beers, a hefty burger for 15 bucks, darts, pool and 'the tri-county’s only surround sound sports lounge.'”

The list was compiled using surveys of local "best of" media praise, solicited recommendations from local correspondents, bloggers and sports fans. And at least one bar in every state is listed.

To find out more about Rock Bottom American Pub you can visit their website HERE.

Or, read the full list of bars on Travel Section on CNN's website.

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