BITE ME Cupcakery

Opening March 28, 2025 BITE ME Cupcakery is a bold and innovative new concept that blends gourmet desserts and craft cocktails, set to open on March 28, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama. The store will feature 12 flavors of gourmet cupcakes, alongside unique beverage offerings including specialty cocktails and bubble tea. With its vibrant and Instagram-worthy […]

Up-Down

Opening April 2025 Up-Down, a popular arcane bar chain in the US, is set to open its newest venue in Birmingham, Alabama, in April 2025. This marks the eighth location for Up-Down, which already has venues in cities like Nashville and St. Louis. The new Birmingham venue will feature a wide array of games including […]

Ralph’s Listening Room

Opening 2025-07-31 Ralph’s Listening Room is an upcoming music-focused cocktail bar set to open in downtown Birmingham at 2204 2nd Ave N later this summer. Inspired by the listening room cafes of post-war Japan, it aims to offer guests the unique experience of enjoying cocktails while immersing themselves in music from a Hi-Fi stereo. Co-owners […]

Doc’s Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar

Opening Later this year Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is expanding its beloved presence in the Alabama Gulf Coast by opening a new location in Foley. Known for attracting both locals and vacationers for decades, Doc’s has established itself as a high-quality dining destination with a reputation for delicious seafood. The new location will […]

Cobalt’s Boutique

Opening 2025-03-29 Cobalt’s Boutique will host its grand opening in Tuscaloosa’s Midtown Village on March 29, 2025, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This exciting new addition to the shopping center promises to offer chic apparel, accessories, and unique finds appealing to a variety of tastes. Alex Conner, Leasing Manager at Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors, expressed […]

Golden Corral

Golden Corral will be making its debut in Tuscaloosa with an endless buffet available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This location is eagerly anticipated as it has been a popular request among local diners for years, joining Culver’s in the new Springbrook Commons shopping center.

Dutch Bros Coffee

Dutch Bros Coffee will be the first of its kind in Tuscaloosa, marking the city’s entrance into the popular Oregon-based coffee chain. Known for its friendly service and variety of coffee drinks, the cafe will be located in the new Springbrook Commons, catering to both coffee enthusiasts and casual drinkers in the area.

Culver’s

Culver’s is set to be the city’s first location, serving recommended ButterBurgers, fried cheese curds, and frozen custard. Located in the upcoming Springbrook Commons shopping center, this fast food chain brings a taste of Wisconsin to Tuscaloosa, fulfilling a long-time demand for its menu offerings.

Home2 Suites

Home2 Suites is set to open on Metro Drive behind the Hampton Inn, featuring 115 guest rooms aimed at accommodating visitors to Calera. This new hotel is part of an exciting development in the area that seeks to boost tourism and provide economic benefits to the city. By offering additional lodging options, Home2 Suites creates […]

Comfort Inn and Suites

The Comfort Inn and Suites is set to open on Beverly Drive next to Zapopan Mexican Restaurant, providing 78 guest rooms to accommodate new visitors in Calera. This development is part of a broader initiative to enhance the city’s lodging offerings and is expected to improve local economic conditions through increased tax revenue. The addition […]