🌟 Huntsville Restaurants Earn Michelin Recognition

Two Huntsville restaurants have earned Michelin recognition, a new music venue, and everything you need to know about the Veterans' Day Parade!

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Andrew Smith
November 07, 2025

Happy Friday!

November is here, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’ll be time for Christmas before we know it!

Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraiser for the American Heart Association! Together, we were able to raise almost $3,000. And congrats to everyone who won a prize!

Let’s get to it!

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

🌟 Two Huntsville Restaurants Earn Michelin Recognition

Huntsville’s culinary scene is officially on the map, and it’s shining brighter than ever. Two of the city’s most beloved dining spots, Purveyor and Salt Smokehouse, have been named among Michelin’s 2025 Recommended Restaurants for the American South, placing them in the same company as some of the most distinguished kitchens across the region.

Out of more than 150 restaurants recognized, only 10 were from Alabama, and Huntsville proudly claimed two of those spots.

Located downtown, Purveyor has long been known as a cornerstone of elevated Southern dining, where bold flavors meet refined presentation. With a menu featuring inventive takes on classic American fare, paired with local craft beers, fine bourbons, and an exceptional wine list, every detail reflects the restaurant’s dedication to world-class hospitality.

Just a few miles away, inside the revitalized Lincoln Mill, Salt Smokehouse’s menu brings a different kind of innovation to the table. This family-owned gem blends traditional Southern barbecue with unexpected Asian influences, creating a fresh, flavorful twist on comfort food.

Together, Purveyor and Salt Smokehouse have helped put Huntsville’s food scene firmly on the national stage.

TOGETHER WITH HUNTSVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

🎶 A Musical Trip Across Europe

Take a musical trip across Europe with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra at European Rhapsody. Hear Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Dvořák’s Symphonic Variations, and Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1.

Guest pianist Jorge Federico Osorio, called “a serious and cultivated Beethoven player” by the Chicago Tribune, joins Maestro Gregory Vajda and the HSO for a powerful and joyful evening of music.

Seats are selling fast, so grab your tickets today!

đź“… Friday, November 14
🕢️7:30 PM
đź“Ť Von Braun Center Concert Hall

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🚀 Taking Flight

🇺🇸 Huntsville’s Veterans Day Parade

Huntsville will honor those who served with the annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 11:11 AM, following a pre-parade show at 10:30 AM at Veterans Memorial Park.

More than 150 entries, including floats, marching bands, and military units, are expected to fill the streets in celebration of local veterans. Spectators can enjoy the new parade route, explore Big Spring Park before the festivities, and stay afterward for displays and activities in the park.

The parade is free to attend and open to all who wish to show appreciation for our nation’s heroes.

🎶 New Music Venue Coming to Back Forty

Back Forty Beer Company has announced plans to open an all-new music venue next spring, adding another exciting layer to its already beloved brewery.

Known for pairing great craft beer with community and creativity, Back Forty is expanding its footprint to bring even more energy, live entertainment, and year-round fun to Huntsville’s music scene.

While details are still under wraps, you can expect the same welcoming atmosphere and local pride that have made Back Forty a favorite hangout since it first opened. So, the only question left is: who do you want to see take the stage first?

🎄 Help Make The Galaxy Of Lights #1

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is once again in the national spotlight, and it needs your help! After earning the No. 2 spot two years running, the Garden is hoping to take home the top spot in USA Today’s 10-Best Botanical Holiday Light Show competition.

Communities all across the country will be voting for their local gardens, so make sure to cast your vote for Huntsville. You have until December 1 to vote, and you can actually vote as many times as you want!

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s Galaxy of Lights dazzles with new experiences like the reimagined Icicle Forest, the Evergreen Express, and the whimsical Cocoa Castle!

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🎵 Live Music Lowdown

Thank you to St. Stephens Music Hall for making this section possible!

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🗓️ Explore The Rocket City

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Saturday, November 8

  • Round Top Folk Festival at Burritt on the Mountain: Celebrate North Alabama’s heritage with local music, art, and crafts!

  • Red, White, Blue, and BBQ at The Providence Market: Enjoy BBQ, local sauces, and veteran-made goods!

  • Murder on 22nd Street at DoubleTree Huntsville: An evening of food, fun, and intrigue as everyone investigates the clues and pieces together the details of a murder!

  • St. John’s Craft Fair at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: Shop handmade gifts, bake sale treats, and support a good cause!

  • Merry and Mindful Holiday Market at Lemon & Lavender: Discover thoughtful, sustainable gifts that are as kind to the earth as they are to your loved ones!

  • UAH Rocket City Reed Day at Roberts Recital Hall: Free day of musical workshops, concerts, and reed activities for 6-12th graders!

  • Lobsterfest 2025 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church: Fresh Maine lobster, BBQ, live music, and family fun!

  • Drop-In & CREATE at Huntsville Museum of Art: Make paper sculptures inspired by landscape art for free!

  • Wait....What Happened? at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: Comics share wild true stories in a hilarious guessing game format!

  • Shipley Do-Nuts Grand Opening at Shipley Huntsville: Free donuts, giveaways, and family fun all morning!

  • European Style Christmas Market at Vintage 72: Wander through charming vendor booths filled with handcrafted gifts, festive dĂ©cor, and treasures!

  • Night at SiTA at The Speakeasy at Straight To Ale: Fantasy-inspired night with live music, themed drinks, contests, and surprises!

Sunday, November 2

Monday, November 3

  • Veterans Dinner at VBC Saturn Ballroom: A special dinner honoring veterans!

  • Brews to Benefit at Straight to Ale: Enjoy a dinner and some drinks while also supporting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra!

Tuesday, November 4

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Thanks for making it to the end!

Have a great weekend!