Pandemic, Entrepreneurship, and Fried Chicken: A Story of Small Business Success in Madison County

Eugene Jung and his partner weren’t just looking for a good business location when they brought their restaurant to Madison Boulevard. At least for Jung. He was looking for a community relationship and found just that with Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken, partly because of the pandemic. The arrival of COVID-19 about 17 months after […]

Pizza Hut Hosts Job Fair; Hiring Dozens of Managers and Crew in North Alabama

Thinking about launching a new career? Concerned about losing your current position? Entry-level jobseeker, or restaurant management veteran? If so, GPS Hospitality, the North Alabama franchise for Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is hosting a virtual job fair today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Pizza Hut will be filling over 30 […]

Flippin’ Filipino Joins Area’s Growing Food Truck Scene

Mary Chappell greets curious customers unsure of Filipino food with a big smile and hello, usually then describing her dishes and what’s in them. After one visit to Flippin’ Filipino, repeat customers know what they want. They may choose crunchy lumpia, flavorful Pancit, pork kabobs or just a treat of a sweet Ube cake or […]

Cheesecake Factory Hiring for Bridge Street Town Centre Location

Restaurant is set to open Oct. 26

On the Board and Coming to MidCity: Southern BBQ With a New Orleans Flare

From the Crescent City to the Rocket City or, in this case, MidCity, the “Best BBQ Restaurant of New Orleans” is bringing its fare to Huntsville. Blue Oak BBQ, opening in MidCity Huntsville next summer, has garnered accolades such as the “best wing spot in New Orleans” by delish.com and “the best fried chicken in […]

Huntsville’s Annual Restaurant Week is “More than a Meal”

“It’s been a hard season, but it’s made us a stronger community.’’

Tasty Bytes: LawLer’s Barbecue and Tech Company Kiage Develop Video Game

“We’re a perfect, quirky place for a quirky culture that video games can be built around.”

All Aboard! Rolo’s Cafe is Back on Track

The train is rolling again at Rolo’s Cafe. The popular “meat-and-three” restaurant off Airport Road in South Huntsville in Westbury Square is open again after closing just last month. The store reopened last Friday and, by lunchtime, seats were full and a line was formed at the cash register. “We have loyal customers, very loyal,’’ […]

Dunkin’ Donuts to Anchor $3.8M Retail Center in Hampton Cove

Longtime Huntsville developer Leeland Ventures is bringing something sweet to Hampton Cove. The company broke ground this week on a $3.8 million retail center anchored by North Alabama’s 11th, and Hampton Cove’s first, Dunkin’ Donuts.  Across U.S. 431 from Lowe’s Home Improvement, the 10,000 square-foot Leeland Plaza will also be home to Champs Cuts family […]

Mexibbean Island Grill Coming to North Huntsville

“Everything is irie mon.” In fact, something delightful is coming soon to the north side of town and it promises to be a tropical staycation for the taste buds.  Next month, restaurateur John C. Baker and his wife Shanice are opening their unique Mexican-Caribbean fusion dining experience in Huntsville’s Lincoln Mill Village area.  At the […]