In the Kitchen with Chef Jim

06/01/2026

I am so PROUD at what the City of Opelika is doing for me,

05/17/2026

June is class time. Summer Delights. Five special dishes featuring some popular fruits and veggies plus tender tasty shrimp. My friend Dave Fuller sold his seafood business. He got us some fine goodies before. I now will have access again to special treats for classes and you.

Classes begin on June 7th and run through June 18th. Other times are available if you need. We added a Spanish class in May for a special birthday celebration. It was great fun. All you have to do is ask.

Sunday June 7th at 2:00
Tuesday June 9th at 6:00
Thursday June 11th at 6:00
Sunday June 14th at 2:00
Monday June 15th at 2:00
Thursday June 18th at 6:00

Please claim your spot right away.

05/14/2026

I bought from Dave from the beginning. Would love to see whenever you are in Opelika. I do not drive these days. Jim Sikes

04/19/2026

With The Waverly Local – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/14/2026

How about this for Mothers Day.

03/30/2026

Lots going on at the Loval.

***UPDATE: Tyrone Moultry will no longer be providing live music on Wednesday, 4/1

Tuesday Chef Special:
Crab and Chorizo Mac and Cheese

Wednesday Steak Night:
8oz Filet Mignon
8oz Hanger Steak
Served with your choice of side salad, green beans or mashed potatoes, and your choice of bourbon ju or chimichurri.

Thursday Burger Night:
Classic Local Burger— double patty, American cheese, wickles pickles, LTO, herb mayo
“Frita cubana”— chorizo and ribeye patty, pepper jack cheese, spicy ketchup, grilled onions, fritos
Wild Game Burger— bison patty, arugula, boursin cheese, blueberry compote

Thursday Allocated Bourbon Special:
$25 Pours of Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Series— 119.5 Proof, 121.2 Proof, and Sonoma Triple Finish

Specials are available while supplies last, and reservations can be made at the link in our bio.

Wednesday Bingo Night reservations must be made by phone at 334-539-6077.

03/30/2026

Remember Cafe 123 in downtown Opelika.

03/09/2026

It’s time for our visit to Spain. Barcelona in fact. Yes, we are making dishes strongly associated with that fine city. Several of our regular “members” are visiting Spain and the Mediterranean this year. Others have made the trip already. No matter – these are fine dishes made easy to prepare by you.

Here’s the schedule for March. Please reach out to me and claim your spot.

Sunday March 15th at 2:00

Monday March 16th at 2:00 FULL

Thursday March 19th at 6:00

Sunday March 22nd at 2:00

Tuesday March 24th at 6:00

Thursday March 26th at 6:00

Those are the scheduled times. I will add any others as you need. All you have to do is ask. Aimee and I look forward to seeing you in these classes.
Fun and food are waiting for you.

01/13/2026

Invite February Classes 010526

Chefs, Gourmands and Hungry Friends –

It’s approaching Twelfth Night on today’s clock - 010526. I hope each of you has an appropriate celebration in mind. Our kitty Belle is dreaming about hers. At least she looks like she is.

Aimee and I are already planning and practicing dishes for classes beginning on Sunday, February 1st. Our focus is Modern French. Traditional dishes using ingredients available right here and perhaps employing a lighter touch. Also made in ways that will call you back again and again.

Here’s the schedule. Make your choice as soon as you can. Some class times fill quickly. Please remember our classes are events. Just like a concert or sports game. Payment is expected for your seat. It’s the only way we can effectively operate. We appreciate your understanding. Most everyone handles things this way already.

Also we appreciate your generosity and the acknowledgement of the cost to put on these classes in the manner we operate. We still set a base price of $45. Thankfully most of you set the bar higher. Usually $50 to $60. Some higher. Those numbers are lower for many similar chef-centered “cooking classes.”

Quite simply – thank you. You make it possible to keep going. We offer these in a love for what we do.

Here you are –

Sunday February 1 at 2:00
Tuesday February 3 at 6:00
Thursday February 5 at 6:00
Sunday February 8 at 2:00
Monday February 9 at 2:00
Thursday February 12 at 6:00

As always other days are available on request. Ask and we say “yes.”
We are looking toward Spanish dishes next time. Get ready

01/12/2026

Good spot in Downtown Opelika.

Cheers at Santé