Still need Valentine’s weekend plans? 7 last-minute Huntsville date ideas

Love is in the air, but if Valentine’s Day snuck up on you this year, don’t worry—Huntsville has several special options to make your weekend special. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or a fun day out with friends, these seven last-minute date ideas will help you create unforgettable memories without the stress. From cozy […]

Felicia D. Wilson: A legacy of service in culinary arts and hospitality management

Interview by Carolyn Stephenson Photo provided by Felicia Wilson Felicia D. Wilson’s remarkable 55-year career in the culinary arts and hospitality industry has left an indelible mark on both Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and Aramark. Born in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, and raised in a military family, Felicia’s early exposure to diverse cultures ignited a lifelong passion for service. […]

Local organization offers high-quality opportunities for lifelong learners

LearningQUEST’s spring term is right around the corner.  The organization, which partners with the Huntsville/Madison County Library, provides educational and enrichment opportunities to adult learners of all ages.  Most of the group’s meetings take place at the Downtown Library, with some gatherings occurring at the South Huntsville Public Library.  Groups that coalesce around specific interests, […]

Nitro Tales Brings Big-City Vibes and Eastern Fusion to Huntsville

Huntsville’s culinary scene has gained a new addition within the heart of Providence Main Street with the opening of Nitro Tales, a bar and restaurant combining big-city innovation and Eastern-inspired flavors. Owned by Huntsville mainstay Alka Chain, Nitro Tales celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, December 7th. The spot aims to transport guests into a […]

HSV hosts National Travel Conference, highlights global tourism trends and local economic growth

The National Tour Association (NTA) hosted Travel Exchange, a travel and tourism conference for packaged travel professionals, from November 17 – 20 at the Von Braun Center.  The four-day conference featured panel discussions, exhibitors from around the globe, and excursions out into the community — including a meet and greet at the Botanical Gardens, dinner […]

Tupelo Honey brings modern Southern flair to MidCity

Tupelo Honey, an Asheville-based branded eatery, has opened at MidCity.  The self-described “Southern Kitchen and Bar” is decidedly contemporary. An open layout, light wood, and boho-inspired beaded chandeliers immediately tip diners off to the fact that this is not the type of place to serve Southern food that is looking over its shoulder to the […]

Tupelo Honey sets date for grand opening at MidCity

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar has announced the grand opening of its first Alabama location in Huntsville, set for November 8, 2024. Located at 900 Mid City Drive in the Metronome at MidCity, the restaurant will bring its Southern food and Appalachian-inspired dishes to the heart of Huntsville’s rapidly growing MidCity District. This will […]

Kape Tayo celebrates one year of bringing Filipino coffee to HSV

The one-year anniversary of Gordan and Riza Krom’s Filipino coffee shop, Kape Tayo, is right around the corner.  The Kroms, a married couple who have been doing business and life together for the past decade, relocated to Huntsville from Oregon in the summer of 2023. By October, they had opened Kape Tayo on the second […]

Lowe Mill small business brings Texas flavor to Rocket City

A slice of Texas has found its way to the Huntsville culinary scene at Kar’s Char Texas-Style BBQ at Lowe Mill. Thomas Langford and James Emery opened the restaurant one year ago, combining a passion for authentic Texas barbecue with delicious traditional Southern recipes. Thomas Langford’s journey to becoming a barbecue pitmaster started at a […]

ChurchStreet Family Restaurant & Hospitality Group Honored as Alabama Retailer of the Year

A light rain could not dampen the mood as a crowd gathered outside of Mazzara’s Vinoteca, located in the Humphreys-Rodgers House on Gates Avenue, to celebrate the announcement that ChurchStreet Family Restaurant & Hospitality Group has been named one of five Alabama Retailers of the Year for 2024. The announcement took place on the morning […]