Our favorite local spots we ate this month: August + September 2024

It’s been two months since our last roundup of our favorite menu items at local spots.

We’ve tried so many delicious meals throughout the city over August and September. So, choosing which ones should make the list was quite difficult.

If you’re looking for somewhere new to try or see if your favorite place made the list, check out our roundup below:

1. Lil Mazarra’s

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Lil Mazarra's — Lil Mazarra’s Lemon Artichoke Ravioli is a delicious entrée for fans of authentic Italian food. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

“The Lemon Artichoke Ravioli at Lil Mazarra’s was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. Bursting with zesty lemon and balanced by a smooth pesto sauce and crisp pine puts, this dish was phenomenal.”
Lacey Muenstermann, Content Manager, Hville Blast

Where: 102 Washington St E, Athens, AL 35611
When: Monday-Saturday, 11AM-2PM for lunch, 4:30-9PM for dinner
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2. Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi

local spot Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi — We highly recommend Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi’s Over the Rainbow Roll. (Savannah Russo / Hville Blast)

I had the Over the Rainbow Roll (pictured). The best thing about Oshi is the speed of service–I appreciated how fast the rolls and nigiri came out, and you can tell the fish is super fresh!

If you’re feeling adventurous, try the scallop nigiri. Here’s a hack: ask for it spicy!
Savannah Russo, Account Executive, Hville Blast

Where: 201 Jefferson St N ste a, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: Monday-Thursday, 11AM-8:30PM | Friday-Saturday, 11AM-9:30PM
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3. Wiener Von Braun

local spot Wiener Von Braun — Need a great hot dog? Wiener Von Braun has you covered. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

One thing I miss about living in Birmingham is the vast number of places there to get a really good hot dog. Well, I’ve found my go-to here in Huntsville.

Wiener Von Braun’s is a mobile hot dog vendor that I would put up against any dog anywhere. I recommend the chili cheese dog. Perfect.
Michael Seale, Managing Content Producer, Hville Blast

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4. Honest Coffee Roasters

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Honest Coffee — The Get Figgy With It panini and the Ginger Spice Split (ginger-orange latte) from Honest Coffee was one of our team’s favorite meals over the past couple of months. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

“The fig preserves, apple and brie on the toasted rye made for a pleasant crisp fall-esque bite. I’ve never tried the fig/apple combination before so I was skeptical, but my craving to find a new fall favorite won out (and I’m glad it did). It paired nicely with the ginger-orange fall special, which was subtle but a cozy, warm, well-flavored fall latte.”
Elizabeth Hobbs, Content Producer, Hville Blast