East Alabama Living Winter 2020

Midtown
Auburn
BY ANN CIPPERLY
Photos by Tristan Cairns
Designed as a combination of farmhouse chic and coastal living, Midtown
Auburn combines cottage and loft living with restaurants and retail shops.
Homes with porches set the tone for a relaxing style of another era. Friends meet
at the nearby coffee shop or lounge for a glass of wine in the afternoon. Supper
can be picked up at one of the restaurants and a bunch of flowers for the table at
The Bodegas. A fitness center and swimming pool enhance daily life.
The Plaza Bar and Lounge
After the sign from the former Plaza located
at the site was salvaged, owners Andy
Anderson, Chef Christian Watson and Brian
Malone knew it was perfect name for their
new bar and lounge. Chef Watson and Andy
are also co-owners of The Waverly Local.
“The original sign pays homage to the businesses
that were first here,” says the chef.
“With the old Plaza as an inspiration, we
decided to do a really cool dive bar with good
food, service and drinks.”
Among the food offered is the War Burger,
which features a smash burger with sweet
onion, Wickles Dirty Dill Pickles that are
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