There's nothing like Saturdays in the south! My family and I go to Tuscaloosa for all the Alabama home games. Here you can follow recommendations for OOTD's, Tailgate must haves (including recipes), and a list of our favorite restaurants and bars.
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OOTD
TAILGATE MUST HAVES (INCLUDING RECIPES)
A LIST OF OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS AND BARS
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OOTD
GAMEDAY weekends are something special in Tuscaloosa. Friday night socials at the University Club, gamedays and Sunday brunch at the club means I need a lot of dresses. I search all year for my OOTD.
Obviously you must have a houndstooth piece in your bama collection.
Coco Tweed Bow Dress
Paired with red boots!
Tan Polly Dress
timeless and cozy and i love anything with elbow patches!
Camel Emerson Coat Dress
I love my hammitt clear purse. It's perfect for gamedays or concerts and it's so well made. I've had mine for maybe 5 years and it still looks new.
Tony Small Clear Pewter Red Zip | STACH & CO.
I love a good Julie Vos arm stack and when they added the elephant collection i knew i had to have to mix in with some of my other favorite pieces.
Elephant Cuff
I love a good Julie Vos arm stack and when they added the elephant collection i knew i had to have to mix in with some of my other favorite pieces.
Elephant Bangle
The cutest set for homecoming! or a cooler game!
Wessex Jacket
The cutest set for homecoming! or a cooler game!
Bay Skirt
Such a cute gingham dress! Light and true to size. Easy to toss on for GAMEDAY and cheer on the tide!
Black Gingham Ric Rac Callahan Shirt Dress
I loved this set so much but as a plus size the matching skit doesn’t fit well. I really was hoping it was a skirt. Wished I would have paid attention to that detail lol. But I kept both hoping for the best with shareware.
Red Eyelet Trim Cotton Linen Maxine Top
So perfect for a bama game day! The matching top I also have saved!
Red Eyelet Trim Cotton Linen Meg Mini Skirt
Great set that could be for any occasion. I also failed to see that it’s a matching skirt not skort. So hoping for the best but it’s a great set! Add a GAMEDAY scarf. Easy to make work!
Black and White Stripe Brecan Tee
As plus side it’s short and don’t fit my shape well. I wished it was a skirt of a little longer in the back.
Black and White Stripe Brecan Skirt
TAILGATE MUST HAVES (INCLUDING RECIPES)
Tailgate favorites for hosting or attending.
Love all the paper product selection! Makes clean up so easy!
University Paper Plate Pack | STACH & CO.
Fancy Panz are a staple around here. Perfect for transporting your favorite dish (hot or cold).
Mastercase (Large Fancy Panz) | STACH & CO.
Perfect platter for sliders, wings, or other main dishes.
AL 18x12 BBQ OVAL -
I use this little mini tray for cheese straws from STACH! They fit them perfectly.
AL Mini Tray -
This is smaller platter is great for sausage balls or mini muffins if you do chili or other soup in the crockpot. Or a cheese ball and crackers.
Alabama 12"x8.75" platter -
I use this gem for a veggie tray! Everyone loves to graze.
Game Day - University of Alabama Divided 14.5 in Veggie Platter
Perfect serving bowl for your chips! It will even hold close to two bags. I put this next to the crockpot with rotel cheese dip.
Magnolia Lane NCAA Alabama Crimson Tide Melamine Serving Bowl
Be sure to check out all the activities on the quad!
Tailgating - UA Gameday
A BAMA night game is absolutely a bucket list item! I know Im a fan but there is nothing like being in that stadium for a night game and the lights all going red and dixieland delight start to play. If you dont do anything else on this list at least plan to go to a game!
2024 Alabama Football
Is this not the cutest! Hob Lob has the best selection this year!
Hobby Lobby 3-Tier Football Goal Post Tray
I love this bowl for a centerpiece arrangement! Easy to do with the foam block and a bundle of flowers from Kroger
Celebrate It 12.5" Football Serving Bowl
Great addition to the tailgate table! For fruit or charcuterie or candy, anything really!
ANNJINT Plastic Fillable Letter A Tray
I really wanted this for the smaller bowls! They are perfect for your condiments. They fit perfectly on the white tier servers I have linked!
Boston Int'l Football Party Ceramic Tray
Perfect space saving servers.
3-Tier 14.75" Melamine Serving Platter Set
Must have for the football centerpiece!
Crafare 6pc Green Floral Foam Blocks 8.9x3.9x3
Great for keeping the bugs away from your food!
Edvision 4Pack AA Battery Food Table Fan
I got these in white and black to change things up. You need two if you do not want to back open. This is a great first layer and I love that it goes to the ground so that you don’t see the ugly legs.
Lann's Linens 6' Premium Fitted Tablecloth White
Tablescapes must have! You have to have layers of different heights.
Stop! How cute! I know it’s technically a dog bowl but I got it for the tailgate table. I switch the bowls out with bigger normal bowls and serve chips and dip in it!
NCAA Alabama Crimson Tide Goalpost Dog Feeder
Obviously we need turf! It’s a great next layer for your table base.
XLX TURF Artificial Grass Table Runner 12x36
In love with this table top cloth! Another perfect layer!
ATOSII Meraki Red Cotton Tablecloth 60x90
A LIST OF OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS AND BARS
One of the most iconic spots in ttown and definitely the official drink of Alabama gamedays! We make them by the gallons on gameday and always have our gameday suite stocked and iced. Be sure to check out recipe so you can make your own!
Yellowhammers at Gallettes
One of my most favorite restaurants in town. Its a local hot spot and will not disappoint. the outdoor area is so dreamy and this is a wonderful place for any special occasion. The only thing is they do not accept reservations.
Depalma's Italian Cafe
You have to go. Its worth going to Big Daddy's original location. Its a unforgettable experience. Order the ribs and loaf of bread and finish with the banana pudding.
Dreamland BBQ - The Original
Excellent food and atmosphere!
Tuscaloosa, AL | Hours + Location | Five Bar
A beautiful location with deliciously consistent food.
Tuscaloosa | Hours + Location | Chuck's Fish
Go to for breakfast + brunch
Eat breakfast at The Waysider, one of Tuscaloosa's oldest restaurants - SoulGrown
Where to stay
New and very nice. Its a beautiful hotel. Great location and bar, easy to walk. This is typically where we stay.
AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown
New and spectacular!
THE ALAMITE, TUSCALOOSA, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (AL)
Nice, clean hotel downtown. very easy to walk to things and not have to wait on traffic for a ride.
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA DOWNTOWN - Updated 2024 Prices & Hotel Reviews
