New MidCity Development

There has been new developments at MidCity over the past few days. Three businesses will be either coming into or adding a second location to the area. Restaurants Wahlburgers and Rascal Flatts will be coming to MidCity with restaurant sizes just over 7,000sqft. Local establishment Alchemy Lounge coffeehouse has also made an announcement that they will be adding a 2nd location in The Camp which is a concept started by MidCity. The Alchemy Lounge original location is in Lowe Mill.

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Farm Fresh Food Guide 2017

Many people have not seen this, we have just seen this recently and wanted to share it with everyone. Its the Farm Fresh Food Guide for 2017 from Our Valley Events. Included inside is a list of Farmers Markets, Restaurants that use local fruits and veggies, Co-ops, Farms, and Artisans. The amazing variety is something to check out. Many thanks to Our Valley Events for putting these lists together for the community.

WhistleStop 2017

WhistleStop 2017 is this weekend Friday May 5th - Saturday May 6th. Filled with great BBQ and fantastic music this years event looks to be filled with fun with sunny weather. Headlining the music entertainment: Ginblossoms, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Rembrandts, as well as several great local bands. More information can be found at the official website of WhistleStop: https://whistlestopweekend.com/ and WHNT's WhistleStop page.

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Local news of upcoming developments

Several new developments have come out in the past few days of new establishments coming into Huntsville.

The first was a few days ago when Wahlburgers announced they will be one of the tenants moving into the downtown CityCentre. The Wahlburgers will be inside the new AC by Marriott Hotel, formally the Holiday Inn.  AL.com has more information on the event as well as CityCentre itself.

Just released yesterday, Topgolf will be coming to MidCity Development. The article says the new business will be three levels and 72 climate controlled bays. WHNT has the article for further information and a video by Topgolf which has been embedded below.

Food Truck Schedule for 2015

Everyone's very busy today, but found this information and wanted to pass it along. The food truck schedule for 2015. It runs from April through October. For more information including dates, times, and what trucks are coming, here is a link from AL.com. Jerry Damson Honda even sponsored a poster for the Food Truck Season. So take a look, find what you like and enjoy yourself!

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Huntsville Restaurant Week & News

Just a heads up to everyone that Huntsville Restaurant Week starts this Friday 8/15/14 and runs through 8/24/14. Amanda Conger at Our Valley Events and the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau have both done a wonderful job of putting out information on the what's, who's, where's and how much. Our team looks forward to experience all the dishes that these restaurants will be showcasing to the city.

A few of the Huntsville Restaurant Week Participants

Also coming across the news, specifically WHNT. It looks like there are plans in the works for Stone Middle School to be converted. Part Straight to Ale brewery, part Yellowhammer brewery, part ampitheater, and even Bandito Burrito seems to be interested in taking part. Currently Bandito Burrito has a small location across the road and this certainly would allow them an upgrade in space inside but also parking.

Site Plan by Matheny Goldmon Architecture & Interiors

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This weekend 4/25-4/27 is Panoply 2014!

That's right, Panoply is back once again. And for how great 2013 was for this event (several team members took home some great artwork), we can't wait to see what's available this year.

Dates and Times:

• April 25 Friday: from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• April 26 Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• April 27 Sunday: from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m

An updating schedule of the stage activity can be found at al.com.
Also per al.com: "Advance tickets ($7.50 per day) for Panoply 2014 are available online via artshuntsville.org until April 25. At the gate, daily admission is $10. Kids 12 and under admitted for free."

Information on the Beer & Wine Tent.

WHNT's coverage of Panoply.

Information from The Arts Council website on Panoply.

Information on Downtown Huntsville Road Closures during Panoply.

We hope to see you there!

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Can You Believe Its Super Bowl Weekend Again?

Yes its that time of year again. Super Bowl Weekend.  Is everyone planning parties or family get togethers?  The time of year once again when drinks, food and fun flow every which way and the commercials can be just as good as the game itself.

Normally everyone will be scarfing down chicken wings, hamburgers, chips, dips, guac, and the assortment of beverages, but what else is there to eat...

Business Insider had a fun article of Seattle & Denver themed foods and drinks for the party.  Do you agree with any of them?

The LA Times has an incredible list to select from and definitely has some mouth watering specials.

What are you doing for the Super Bowl?  Any special recipes that you only do during the Super Bowl?  What team is everyone rooting for?

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Stumbling Across A Fantastic Recipe - Nutella Brownies

We know this is outside the realm of real estate however...this week we found a fantastic recipe for Nutella Brownies.  We tried them out and could not believe how good they were.  Very light and fluffy!  We urge all Nutella lovers as well as Brownie lovers to give this recipe a try!

Ingredients:
1 Cup Nutella
1/2 Cup all purpose flour
1/5 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
1/4 cup of melted butter (salted)
OPTIONAL: Choco chips, coconut, pecans can be added to mixture if wanted.  We did plain.

Directions:
Gather materials and ingredients. Preheat oven to 325F. Grease baking pan (MUST DO).

Combine flour, baking soda, salt in bowl. Set aside for now.

Beat eggs, Nutella, butter, vanilla, and brown sugar together until forming a smooth mixture.

Add flour mixture gradually into the Nutella mixture. Combine well.

Move batter from bowl into greased 8 inch pan and bake for 30-35 min.

Wait for brownies to cool for at least 20 min before cutting.

Let us know how your batch went!  Ours was fantastic and its about to be gone by the end of today!

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Next weekend activities, for Oct 11-13

It seems like there are many events which fall on next weekend of Oct 11-13 and because of the team's busy schedule we may not get a chance to get the information out.  Here are just a few of them to go to.  The team will try to hit at least three of these wonderful events.  If you see the team show up with new jewelry, pictures, fresh vegetables and looking full of food, you will know what happened.  Best thing that can be said about these events that people don't realize that these events are mostly local with a possible exception of a few vendors at the Gem and Mineral Show.  A few vendors might come from the edge of the Tennessee Valley or outside of it.

Huntsville's Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll  10/13/13 from 2-4:30PM
Usually more than 80 historical figures among the 80,000 dead tell their story throughout the afternoon in a delightful experience of walking, listening to stories, and listening to music.

2013 Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show Oct 11 & 12 10AM-6PM & Oct 13 Noon-5PM
A great experience for finding great jewelry, loose gems, and fun table and corner placements.  With many vendors and possible combinations of jewelry, this visit is definitely worth it.

Huntsville Ghost Tour 6PM on weekends Fri & Sat
Fun stories of Huntsville's first residents, intrigue, murder, and scandal.  These walks make you go back for weeks on end to hear something you may missed.

Madison City Farmers Market 10/12/13  9AM-1PM
1282 Hughes Road, next to Discovery Middle School.

Inaugural Downtown Street Food Gathering Oct 11th  6-9PM
Complete with Food Trucks and Music by Goat Hill String Band, Parking behind Regions Bank.

Today's Tidbit: Get out with friends and family and enjoy the fall harvests and parties.

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A Little Fun for Today: Summertime Treats and Kitchen Toys

Today's post pops into some Summer fun: treats and toys.  Treats as it for picnics and parties and Toys as in kitchen gadgets we love to play around with and experiment with.  These were found on the websites of Southern Living and Better Homes & Gardens.  There's quite a few of these recipes we might try out, including the hand pies, fudge pops, and key lime cheesecake bars.  A few of these cool treats sounds just right for some of these warm days.  If anyone has tried these recipes out before or does try them out, comment below and let us know how they turned out.

Southern Living Picnic Food Recipes

BH&G No Bake Desserts!

BH&G Kitchen Gadgets

Today's Tidbit: Sometimes one of the easiest things to make during summer can also make you feel better.  Make yourself a tall glass of lemonade loaded with ice.  Let sit until the glass really has cooled with the ice before drinking.  Not only refreshing, but also can put a smile on your face with its tart and tangy taste.

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