5 new businesses opening in the Huntsville area this week

hand + stone massage and facial spa, small business, new business, opening — The Hand & Stone now has a second location in Madison, in addition to its Huntsville location. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

Welcome to October, Huntsville. Last week we welcomed 5 new businesses to town, and this week we’re welcoming five more.

1. Hand & Stone Massage + Facial Spa

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is the nation’s leading spa franchise. The popular business already has a Huntsville location at The Shops at Merchants Walk. The new Madison location, at Clift Farm, is owned and operated by Alabama native Ayesha Patel.

Where: 8334A Highway 72 W, Madison, AL, 35758
Opening date: Now open
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2. The Salty Cod

The Salty Cod is a sister restaurant to the popular downtown Huntsville staple, Poppy and Parliament. Like its sister restaurant, the food at The Salty Cod blends “European fare with Southern Flair.”

Where: 309 West Market Street, Athens, AL, 35611
Opening date: Now open
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3. Condado

Condado tacos — We’ve been waiting patiently for Condado to open. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

Condado announced that they were coming to Huntsville back in January, and we’ve been waiting patiently ever since. It looks like we’re getting closer to opening date, as the sign has officially been added to their location on Williams Ave.

Where: 401 Williams Ave., Huntsville, AL, 35801
Opening date: Coming soon
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4. Huntsville Havoc Team Store

The Von Braun Center’s North Hall is now called the Saturn Ballroom. (Hville Blast)

Check out the Huntsville Havoc’s newly renovated store and snag some merch while you’re there. The grand opening is on Oct. 5 from 5PM to 7PM, and the event includes autograph opportunities and a new mascot reveal.