Are you excited for North Italia? (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
🙂 Hey Huntsville!
We’ve got nine new openings to cover this week, including a Chipotle on South Parkway and a couple Italian restaurants, as well as two spots that have closed or will be closing soon.
Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at some of these new businesses!
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Check out these 9 new openings + 2 closings
Chipotle
Recently, we also covered the new Chipotle on Governors, which opened August 12. (Dee Dee Mathis / Hville Blast)
North Italia
There are nearly 50 North Italia restaurants open in the United States. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Olive Garden
Personally, I’d go to Olive Garden just for the breadsticks. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)
Dough Dough Pizza Co.
Dough Dough Pizza Co. was announced in mid-August of 2026. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Publix
Is Publix one of your go-to grocery stores? (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)
Onelife Fitness
Onelife Fitness is an absolutely massive gym. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
What: Both the Phaze 3 Fitness locations in Huntsville and in Madison were acquired by Onelife Fitness on September 1. According to the company, membership rates are remaining unchanged and they are retaining 100% of the staff
Where: Huntsville location | Madison location
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Wellness by ApproXie
Llouima Custom Tailoring & Alterations
Corban’s Smash House
Stadium Commons has several restaurant concepts in the works and has potential to become a culinary hotspot in the future. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)
[đź’”CLOSING] Kona Grill
Alabama’s only Kona Grill location closed its doors Monday, September 28. It originally opened back in 2016 and was known for selling seafood, steak and other grilled items. The restaurant will be missed by many within the Huntsville community.
[đź’”CLOSING] Brown Bear LLC Canoe and Kayak Rentals
On October 4, the Facebook page associated with Brown Bear announced that 2026 would be the rental company’s last season. Originally opened in 2017, Brown Bear has been the go-to for many Huntsville residents to spend a relaxing day on the water.
They will continue operating through the end of October on weekends and by reservations on weekdays, with a clearance sale from October 23-25.
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