chicken fingers, salads and nachos. There’s a
bit of everything, but when meals come out,
there’s a whole lot to them.
Alexandria is one of Calhoun
County’s more rural communities,
wrapped around Highway 431 just
north of Anniston.
Though it’s a small town and rural enough
that folks are spread out, the community is
tight-knit, and when people go shopping or
eat in town, they know the faces and names
of the people they meet. Restaurants in
the area reflect that kind of familiarity, and
there’s a new addition that perfectly reflects
that attitude: Local Joe’s.
Located on Highway 144 just off of 421,
Local Joe’s serves Southern food ranging
from ribs and barbecue butts to sandwiches,
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Plates of turkey, ribs or beef come with two
sides apiece, which is more than it sounds
and far too much to eat in a single sitting.
Chicken fingers that are big enough they
may as well be called “chicken hands” come
in with macaroni and mashed potatoes,
alongside Local Joe’s famous BBQ sauce, and
it’s enough for lunch and dinner the same
night.
The Alexandria location continues the
original Rainbow City trading post’s tradition
of good food and great atmosphere. Owners
Jodie and Karen Stanfield built Local Joe’s
to be a down-home gathering place, where
friends and families can enjoy a good meal
and a good conversation without the hustle
and noise of a sports bar or diner.
Stop by and give them a try today! ✻
August 2016
INSIGHT