5 openings you need to know about in the Huntsville area, including a new tea room in Madison

lanier house — It’s tea time! (Lanier House Madison / Facebook)

It’s almost the weekend, and we’ve got a handful of exciting openings in and around Huntsville that you need to know about. Read on for all the details.

1. BoxLunch

boxlunch lanier house — Find merch for all your favorite pop culture properties. Bonus points if you know this reference… (BoxLunch / Facebook)

BoxLunch is a curated pop culture gift store with a twist—for every $10 you spend in store, BoxLunch makes a donation to Feeding America. They’re celebrating their grand opening with a weekend full of celebrations at Parkway Place this weekend. Here are the details:

Address: 2801 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35801
Grand opening: Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, 12-4PM, featuring a DJ, trivia and prizes

2. Huntsville Pet Resort

lanier house huntsville pet resort — It’s pawfect. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

Memorial Parkway is getting a new pet resort, brought to you by the owner of Paradise Pet Resort in Madison. Your furry friends are about to have a new favorite vacay spot.

Address: 2308 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Opening date: Anticipated March 1

3. Lanier House

Lanier House is almost ready to bring high-tea elegance to downtown Madison. The tea room will serve afternoon tea and will also have rentable event space—I’m seeing a perfect spot for bridal showers, bachelorette luncheons and more.

Address: 20 Martin St, Madison, AL 35758
Opening date: Tuesday Jan. 17
Make a reservation

4. Fire & Spice at Fractal Brewing Project

fire & spice fire and spice lanier house — Tacos, quesadillas, nachos and more coming soon. (Fire & Spice / Facebook)

Fire & Spice fans, you’re about to have a permanent place for delicious tacos. The food truck’s residency at Fractal Brewing Project begins soon, and you’re invited to the soft opening this weekend.

Address: 3200 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Soft opening: Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, 5-10PM
Grand opening: Friday, Jan. 20, 5PM

5. Kroger on County Line Road

After a delay, the new Kroger on County Line Road is under construction. According to Rocket City Connect, the area is expected to have 100,000 square feet of shopping space.