Shopping & Dining STORY BY ERIN CHESNUTT & PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS
Cloud Nine is just one of the area’s unique boutiques
Lake Martin offers great lakeside dining venues that draw crowds during the boating season. Take the boat to Chuckwalla’s Pizza on the Dadeville side of the lake or Kowaliga Restaurant with its sweeping lake views and a variety of dining options. Off-lake venues are worth the trip into towns around the lake and also present great shopping experiences visitors might not expect to find in small towns. Alexander City bustlesg with unique gift shops, boutiques and dining establishments. The Square on Calhoun Street offers a variety of shopping options all under one roof. Everything from children’s clothing at Moon Pie to boutiques offering jewelry, shoes, clothing and gifts can be found inside. In addition, Alana’s Place is conveniently located to offer shoppers a variety of breakfast and lunch choices Monday through Saturday. Calhoun Street also is home to Emporium Wine, where you can find the perfect wine and browse the humidor to pair a cigar with spirits. The knowledgeable staff is ready to help you with your selections. Recently opened on Main Street in Alexander City
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is The Local at 41 Main. This cozy pub is open Wednesday through Saturday and offers specialty drinks with big city taste. A variety of beer, wine and spirits are available, as well as cocktail specials, like mimosas and bloody Marys. While food is not offered on site, local restaurants are happy to deliver orders to The Local. Cloud Nine on Main Street in Alexander City is a great place to find the perfect gift, be it for a hostess, a wedding, a birthday or just because ... Offering a wide variety of home décor, clothing and seasonal items, shoppers will find great gifts in any price range. The helpful staff will even wrap purchases to make giftgiving easier. A short stroll down the street is Carlisle Drugs. Once a smalltown drug store, Carlisle’s (as the locals know it) is an experience not to be missed. From lunch and a limeade or ice cream at the 100-year-old soda fountain to the mercantile, which offers an array of fine goods and gifts, Carlisle’s will delight children and adults alike. Stop in at Carib Kitchen for authentic international
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