🍔 7 New Restaurants

A quick look back at some new restaurants that opened in 2024, plus a new thrift store and some fun holiday activities!

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Andrew Smith
December 13, 2024

Happy Friday!

Congrats to all 8,225 8,288 of you…the weekend is just a few hours away!

We’ve got a fun holiday-themed giveaway for you. We are giving away two car passes to the Rocket City Christmas Light Show at Toyota Field and two four-pack tickets to Skating in the Park!

We will have two winners. Each will receive a car pass (worth $30) and four tickets to Skating in the Park (worth $60).

If you’d like a chance to win, all you need to do is become a Premium Explorer!

The winner will be announced in Tuesday’s email. Since the turnaround is tight, I won’t have time to send out another reminder. So, if you want a chance to win, go ahead and join.

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY AMERIGO AND CHAR

🎄 Tis The Season To Give And Receive!

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This holiday season, earn a $20 bonus card for every $100 in plastic gift cards purchased from Amerigo and Char restaurants! A great way to give a gift and get a gift for yourself.

Gift cards can be used at both locations and make the perfect gift for the foodie in your life.

This deal ends on December 24th, so take advantage of it while it lasts!

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

🍔 7 Restaurants That Opened in 2024

Huntsville’s food scene is booming, and tons of new restaurants have opened this year! We thought it’d be fun to look back at a few of our favorites.

Big Whiskey’s serves classic American dishes like burgers and steaks with a great drink menu.

At Campus 805, Seoul Good offers tasty Korean favorites like bibimbap and BBQ, with fun twists on street food.

🍖 Blue Oak BBQ

This New Orleans BBQ spot brings its famous smoked meats and southern-style sides to Huntsville.

Tupelo Honey at Midcity serves Southern comfort food, from brunch classics to hearty dinners.

🌯 Del Chuco

Known for Tex-Mex flavors, Del Chuco features bold dishes like burritos, tacos, and enchiladas.

🧂 Salt Smokehouse

Salt Smokehouse is a new BBQ favorite with slow-cooked meats and fresh, local sides.

Enjoy big breakfasts with omelets, pancakes, and more at this popular spot.

Go ahead and write these down so you’ll know where to go out to eat next time!

🚀 Taking Flight

đź›’ America’s Thrift Store Opens in Madison

America’s Thrift Store has opened a new location in Madison just in time for holiday shopping! The store offers a wide variety of gently used items.

Donations benefit the local community and Make-A-Wish Alabama. This eco-friendly store helps keep millions of pounds of items out of landfills each year!

The store is located at 8760 Madison Blvd. Visit Monday through Saturday, 8 AM-9 PM, or Sunday, 11 AM-8 PM.

❄️ Huntsville’s Big Spring Jingle

Big Spring Park West will light up on Friday, Dec. 20, for the Big Spring Jingle!

From 4 to 9 PM there will be live music, a dance floor, and photos with Santa.

From 4 to 5 PM, there will be a quieter experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Guests will also be able to enjoy Skating in the Park, food trucks, and the Tinsel Trail!

🍩 Bigfoot’s Little Donuts Celebrates 10 Years

Celebrate Bigfoot's Little Donuts’ 10th anniversary with a sweet deal on December 13 and 14. Enjoy mini donuts for just $5! Flavors include original glaze, cinnamon sugar, and funnel cake.

Be sure to grab anniversary merch at discounted prices, too. Hats for $15, t-shirts for $10, and mugs for $20. Don’t miss out on this tasty celebration!

🚢 Christmas Lights on the Lake

The Guntersville Christmas Boat Parade of Lights is back on December 14! This festive event will follow the Guntersville Christmas Parade.

Last year’s parade was a huge success, and this year promises even more holiday cheer. Grab your family and enjoy a walk around City Harbor while you look at all the festive boats and lights.

❤️ Premium Explorer Shoutout

Thank you to our Premium Explorers for making Huntsville Explorer possible!

If you want a chance to win our Christmas giveaway, be sure to become a Premium Explorer so you have a chance to win!

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The fenced-in backyard is a great bonus for those who have dogs!

Thank you to the Century 21 Home Team for sponsoring this section!

🗓️ Explore The Rocket City

Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!

Rocket City Light Show at Toyota Field

Enjoy a musical drive through nearly one million Christmas lights! After, be sure to walk inside the ballpark for holiday activities, hot beverages, fire pits, and visits from Santa! Get tickets.

Skating in the Park at Big Spring

Get in the holiday spirit with some ice skating at Big Spring Park! After, be sure to walk through the Tinsel Trail and enjoy over 400 Christmas trees! More info.

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Thanks for making it to the end. Don’t forget to become a Premium Explorer if you want to enter the giveaway!

Have a great weekend!