Home again

May 27, 2014

11:15 AM

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Grace Carroll

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Emily Wells

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Fletcher Cox

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Laura Rice

Grace Carroll: Colby College

Saw’s Juke Joint

This is always one of my first stops! Now that I attend a college so far away from the South, I crave Southern food more than ever. Saw’s Juke Joint has some of my favorites, including fried okra, mac and cheese, and pork taters.

Mountain Brook Village

I currently attend college in a not-so-walkable small city in Maine. I miss window-shopping and exploring new stores and restaurants that have opened while I was away. When I come home, I enjoy walking to and around Mountain Brook Village while also enjoying the nice weather!

Emily Wells: Mississippi College

Steel City Pops

I love the new Steel City Pops in Crestline because it’s a must-do in Birmingham, and the Crestline one is so backyard-y and fun with a little different flair.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens is beautiful and unique, and free (we’re college students).

Fletcher Cox: Wake Forest University

Golf Courses

It seems that my main activity during my leisure time in the summer consists of playing a few rounds of golf at BCC, MBC or Highlands, depending on which friends I play with. I’ve brought my clubs up to Wake Forest two years in a row now and have played maybe less than five rounds of golf, so I find a lot of enjoyment in finally being able to take a break from school and just simply play a round of golf with my friends.

Laura Rice: Vanderbilt

Crestline Bagel

This is my first stop when I pull into Mountain Brook without fail. The pizza bagels are to die for, and it is great for a college budget! It is also a great place to talk and catch up with friends.

Gilchrist

If I’m home, I always have to stop for a cherry limeade. I’ve been drinking them forever, and I think I am addicted. I also love running into everyone I know there.

Surin of Thailand

I crave Thai food like crazy at school, and we don’t have a place that even compares. Super Crunch rolls and their Chicken Masaman are amazing!