New sushi spot now open in Huntsville + 6 more openings to get excited for [Nov 9]

ByNick Perkins
LAST UPDATEDNovember 9, 2026

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs

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Ozu sushi plates — Take a look inside Huntsville’s newest sushi spot. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

😊 Hey Huntsville!

We’ve got seven new openings around Huntsville to cover this week, including the buzzy downtown sushi bar, Ozu, and an alcohol-free wine boutique.

Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at some of these new businesses!

7 Huntsville openings to check out

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Ozu sushi bar

Ozu’s owners, Megan + Sydney (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

What: This new Japanese bar and restaurant is dedicated to sushi, cocktails + omakase (meaning chef’s choice). Locals Megan + Sydney took inspiration from their travels to Japan for the menu, decor and experience.
Where: 104 Jefferson St S (old location of Phat Sammy’s)
When: NOW OPEN: Thu + Sun, 4PM-12AM | Fri + Sat, 4PM-2AM | Closed, Mon-Wed
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Center of Recreation Excellence

What: The City of Arab will be hosting a ribbon cutting event on November 9 to celebrate the opening of its new 38,000 sq ft rec center.
Where: 844 Shoal Creek Trail NE, Arab, AL 35016
When: GRAND OPENING November 9
Website | Facebook

MAMÁ Sip Boutique

Exterior shot of building — This is the building where Huntsville’s newest wine boutique is opening. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

What: MAMÁ Wine, the brand known for its alcohol-free drinks, is opening a wine boutique in Huntsville.
Where: 117 Wholesale Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35811
When: GRAND OPENING November 15, 3PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Bailey Cove Nutrition

Bailey Cove building — There may be no signage yet, but this is the future home of Bailey Cove Nutrition. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

What: Rocket City Nutrition is bringing its menu of specialty drinks + protein shakes to a new location: Bailey Cove Nutrition.
Where: 8210 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
When: COMING SOON
Facebook | Instagram

Marcus La Fleur Bookshop

Eclipse building downtown Huntsville — A new bookstore is coming to the Eclipse building near Big Spring Park. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

What: A new independent book store + coffee shop is coming to downtown Huntsville. It will feature a curated selection of books, handcrafted drinks + community events like book clubs or author chats (right next door to Kilwin’).
Where: 401 Williams Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: COMING 2027
Website

Mariposa Menopause Specialists

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What: Mariposa Menopause Specialists is North Alabama’s first medical clinic focusing only on perimenopause + menopause.
Where: 1896 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758
When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Fri, 8AM-9PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Meek Greenway

Meek Greenway ribbon cutting — Meek Greenway ribbon cutting ceremony on November 5 (City of Huntsville)

What: Meek Greenway is the newest addition to Huntsville’s growing greenway network. The 1.3 mile paved walkway is 12-foot wide and features a raised pedestrian crossing + parking area at Mastin Lake Road.
Where: The Meek Greenway parking lot is next to Rural King.
When: NOW OPEN
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