Food & Dining — Page 8

Valentine sizzle: Connors a 'Most Romantic' restaurant

HUNTSVILLE – This year, Huntsville will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little rockets and romance. Connors Steak & Seafood at Huntsville’s Bridge Street Town Centre has been voted one of […]

Athens Farmers Market undergoes expansion, renaming

ATHENS — It was a shivering February morning, but several dozen Athens residents and city leaders braved the wintry weather to kick off the renovation of the Athens Farmers’ Market, […]

Ah, cher! Let the good times roll at MidCity

HUNTSVILLE – The good times start rolling this Friday, February 3, when the fourth annual Mardi Gras at MidCity kicks off a three-week festival celebration. Les bon temps will keep […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Condado Tacos, one of the fastest-growing “taco joints” in the country, will be bringing its “cool vibe” restaurants to Huntsville and Birmingham. The chain will open 12 […]

Up on the roof: Igloos in the Rocket City

HUNTSVILLE — Once all the presents are unwrapped, the last of the leftovers have been polished off, and the endless boxes of lights and ornaments are safely stowed away, the […]

Cheers! Von Brewski Beer Festival on tap

HUNTSVILLE – We are told Sir von Brewski has piloted his brew-ship homeward and is preparing for re-entry for the seventh annual Von Brewski Beer Festival. The arrival at the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy won a $50,000 grant  through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program. FPCTA is one of 46 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients […]

Italiano serio! Saza holds festive grand opening

MADISON — What is the difference between “serious” Italian food and most Italian food? The difference is Saza’s renowned chef, Joe DiMaggio Jr., who has been said to “care about […]

Cousins Maine Lobster rolls into Huntsville

BIRMINGHAM — Cousins Maine Lobster is headed to Huntsville on the first stop of its 2023 tours through the South and Midwest. Cousins Maine Lobster is famous for its Maine […]

Barstool Sports exec: Valentina's mural 'beautiful'

MADISON — Valentina’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Madison has already set itself apart by having a pizza that was recently crowned the “Best Traditional Pizza in the World.” Now, however, […]

Meet Rob Buddo, CEO at Downtown Huntsville, Inc.

There will be several new faces stepping into senior positions at revered Huntsville organizations in 2023 and 256 Today has them all covered. We will be talking to Butch Roberts, […]

Jon Smith Subs shop opening is dream realized

MADISON – After more than 20 years working in law enforcement, first-time franchise owner Michael Gorden is seeing his lifelong dream of owning a sub shop come true. He opened […]

HUNTSVILLE – A good meal sparks joy – especially during the holidays. And, each year Hannah Ferrucci prepares gumbo for her close friends and family. “They were like, ‘this gumbo […]

HUNTSVILLE – Chef Marc Taft at Co/Op Community Table + Bar is offering a dinner alternative for Christmas Eve that celebrates the festivities of the season without the bustle of […]

Mrs. Claus Stroll celebrates women-owned business

HUNTSVILLE — Mrs. Claus shows she’s the boss lady this weekend as the Mrs. Claus Snow Stroll celebrates the local women owned small businesses in Stovehouse’s Gas Light Alley. On […]

ELKMONT — It’s a new dawn at Belle Chevre, which has been making nationally and internationally recognized artisanal goat cheese in north Alabama for three decades. (Photo courtesy of Belle […]

CINCINNATI — FigBrew has been named the 2022 People’s Choice Award winner at the Cincinnati Coffee Festival for the second consecutive year. Figgee, the Huntsville company’s signature brew, is a […]

Up on the roof: Prohibition arrives in Town Madison

MADISON – In June 2021, during the groundbreaking for several restaurants at Town Madison, Deepen Patel, partner and CEO of Power Brands Hospitality Group, teased the group’s newest passion project […]

HUNTSVILLE — Everyone in America should have access to healthy food and, during the holidays, the need is greater than ever, as the lack seems more profound. Huntsville’s Advanced Manufacturing […]

MADISON — Phil Sandoval has paired with Huntsville restaurateur Kumar Patel to bring his Mexican Restaurante into the Power Brands Hospitality Group. Mayor Paul Finley, the Madison Chamber of Commerce […]

HUNTSVILLE — Everything is coming up platinum at Parkway Place Mall this weekend as the city’s first and oldest shopping experience throws an open house and 20th anniversary bash. Abracadabra! […]

Polar Express pulls into downtown Madison this weekend

MADISON – All aboard! The Madison Polar Express Christmas Trees & Wassail Fest on Main pulls into historic downtown Madison train station Friday. The event from 5:30-7 p.m. brings the […]

MADISON – Just in time to offer downtown Madison shoppers a place to rest and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, Mayor Paul Finley and the Madison Chamber of Commerce […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council approved an arts and entertainment district Monday night for Town Madison. The Town Madison Arts and Entertainment District will allow customers 21 and older […]