Urban Hai
Urban Hai is an Atlanta-based Chinese restaurant set to occupy a 3,715 square foot space in the lower level of the aLoft hotel in Homewood, Alabama. Formerly the site of Michaels Steakhouse, Urban Hai brings a name known in midtown Atlanta dining to a new location. Chef Hai Wang, who has a 25-year culinary career […]
243 South
Opening mid-2025 243 South is a new upscale restaurant set to open in mid-2025 in downtown Prattville. The restaurant is being developed by Darin and Karen Phillips within the historic Picker House, which has undergone a renovation plan starting in October. The project includes expanding the kitchen, adding fine retail wine sales, and creating two […]
Broncos Tex Mex
Opening Spring 2025 Broncos Tex Mex is set to open in Lakeview Green, bringing a fresh dining option to the area. Expected to launch in Spring 2025, the restaurant will offer a menu featuring classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas, alongside unique offerings like filet mignon and hamburgers. The restaurant aims to […]
The Original Hot Chicken
Opening October 2024 Experiential Brands is set to open The Original Hot Chicken at Auburn University in October 2024. This new fast-casual restaurant is part of a broader strategy to provide diverse dining options for students and faculty on college campuses. The Original Hot Chicken will be offered alongside other dining concepts such as Flametown […]
Broncos Tex Mex
Opening Spring 2025 Broncos Tex Mex is a new restaurant in Birmingham specializing in authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, set to open in Spring 2025. It will feature a menu with a wide selection of dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes that celebrate the bold flavors of Texas and Mexico. Their tortillas will be made […]
Leafly Boba Bar
Opening 2025 Leafly Boba Bar is set to open in early 2025 at Urban Supply in Birmingham. The new location will occupy a 1,300-square-foot area and is designed to introduce the local community to high-quality bubble tea made with real ingredients. The owners, Huy Vu, Keoni Evans, and Minh Vu, are excited to share their […]
Prattville’s Picker House Restaurant
Opening Near the end of 2025 The Picker House Restaurant is set to open in downtown Prattville, bringing a million-dollar view over Autauga Creek to its patrons. Under the ownership of Karen and Darin Phillips, the 165-year-old historic building is currently undergoing renovation, with plans for it to be completed near the end of 2025. […]
Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
Opening Later this year Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, a Missouri-based bar and restaurant chain, is set to open its first location in North Alabama at 7814 Highway 72 in Madison. Franchisees Terry and Aimee Sims have secured the rights to three franchises in the Huntsville metropolitan area. Known for a wide menu that […]
Docs Seafood
The owners of Docs Seafood are planning a new location in Foley after selling their previous restaurant, Hazels Nook, in Gulf Shores. This location will be situated at the southeast corner of County Road 20 and the South Juniper Street extension. The plans are set to be reviewed by the Foley Planning Commission in upcoming […]
Authentic Chinese Restaurant
Authentic Chinese Restaurant is coming soon to Birmingham. The restaurant will be located in a historic building, surrounded by popular destinations such as Good People Brewery, Regions Field, Railroad Park, and the forthcoming Urban Supply.