I stopped by the Old Black Bear in Madison, Alabama and it did not disappoint. The bartender hooked…read moreme up with a fantastic oatmeal stout and a killer sandwich with fries. Had some great conversations with both the staff and the other guests, everyone was super friendly. Great farm fresh ambiance. Definitely going back. Highly recommend!

The Athens location gets 5 stars, but not this one. In Athens you feel welcome, but here they make…read moreyou feel like you're bothering them. Food is the same, but the people here think they're more important than you.

My final work travel stop this week wrapped up with a mighty fine meal at Prohibition Rooftop Bar &…read moreGrill in Madison, Alabama. The restaurant sits just a stone's throw from the ballpark where the Rocket City Trash Pandas play, so the whole place already has a fun, lively atmosphere before you even sit down. Now given the name "Prohibition," I half expected someone to knock on the door and ask for a secret password like it was 1927. Back in those days, enjoying a drink required secrecy, dim lights, and maybe a jazz band playing in the corner. Today, things are a little easier... though for this non-drinker, my order was simple: water on the rocks, hold the lemon. I prefer my water about 100 proof for maximum flavor. My boss and coworker grabbed seats at the bar while we looked over the menu. We kicked things off with the Pork Belly Burnt Ends and the Pork Bao Buns. Let me tell you, those Pork Belly Burnt Ends were an absolute masterpiece. They came out crisp and seasoned just right with a little spicy kick. Served with raw carrots, homemade pickles, and lettuce wraps to bundle those little jewels together--downright tasty. If food had a Hall of Fame, these would already have a plaque on the wall. The Pork Bao Buns were good as well, but they simply couldn't match the grand slam the Pork Belly Burnt Ends delivered. For my main course, I ordered the Smoked Wangs with the Jala Mango seasoning and a side salad. The wings were delicious--cooked and seasoned to perfection. Every bite was solid. No bootlegging required. Prohibition definitely hit it out of the park today. Between the great food, the great service, and the fun atmosphere near the ballpark, this place is a must-stop for locals or anyone just passing through Madison. Our waitress tried pretty hard to convince us to order dessert, so I'm guessing their sweets are just as flavorful as everything else on the menu. The only problem I had today? I couldn't finish my meal. I was absolutely stuffed. If this had been the 1920s, the only crime committed here would've been leaving food on the plate. Great food. Great service. I'll gladly return--though next time I may need a little more room in the stomach.

Amazing menu. Everything that hit the table was delicious. Service was good. Ambiance is nice…read more Barhrooms are clean.

While driving past a strip mall, I noticed a giant (gigundo) smoker and piles of wood in the…read moreparking lot behind the building. If I hadn't seen that, I'd never have known that a BBQ even existed there. That smoker was what brought us in. As we read the menu, we were told that only some things were available right now. The brisket I wanted to order wouldn't be ready for another hour. Macaroni and cheese? This afternoon. I settled on a pulled pork plate with baked beans and broccoli salad. Hands down the best broccoli salad I've ever had. No onions. Perfect. The baked beans were right up there in the top 10, maybe top 5 of all time. The pulled pork? Ehh. Not the best. A little dry. The plate was served in to-go box, a very full to-go box - the amount of food served was astounding. I planned on bringing home extras to serve to the family for lunch the next day. By now the brisket was ready. I also ordered a large baked beans, green beans, banana pudding and a pound of chopped chicken to go. The mac and cheese still wasn't done. The meat had great flavor but all of it was a little dry. All of the sides absolutely rocked. I will definitely be back but I'm going to call first - I want my mac and cheese please. Ps: wish sweet Maddie well as she starts A&M in the fall!!!

Decided to go here yesterday it always smells so good! Glad I did !!! I ordered two (2 meat) meals…read morewith 1/2 chicken , ribs , Mac /cheese and baked beans!!!! It came with 2 slices of bread as well as bbq sauce and a white sauce ... I was greeted by the owner immediately and my order was placed.. I received my food quickly and the atmosphere is nice...in order of best to least fav see below... 1. Baked beans amazing!!! They were flavorful and had a nice punch !!! 2. Ribs!! Tender , juicy and grilled/cooked to perfection I wasn't a fan of the sauce only because I'm used to thicker sauces ... and the Mac & cheese has room for improvement.. this place is definitely worth a visit !!!

Came here on Cinco de Mayo, easily the busiest day of the year for Mexican restaurants; and this…read moreplace absolutely crushed it. We were seated in about 10 minutes, which is unheard of on a night like that. The service was next level; multiple servers worked together seamlessly, making sure every table was taken care of without missing a beat. The kitchen was firing on all cylinders, pushing out food fast despite being completely packed inside and out, and everything came out hot, fresh, and perfect. They even had complimentary snacks to build your own street corn (hands down my favorite) and gave out Cinco de Mayo glasses, which was pretty cool. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place, the food, the service, the atmosphere, all of it. La Placita is the real deal. Locally owned and operated by genuinely great people, and it shows in every part of the experience. If you're looking for how a restaurant should run on its busiest day of the year, this is it.

This was my first time eating dinner here with friends and the food is incredible! I had Carne…read moreAsada and it was delicious! Howard was our waiter and he provided excellent customer service. I highly recommend this restaurant!

We've been to Urban Cookhouse in Bridge Street/Huntsville a couple of times now. Service is…read morefriendly, efficient, and food is delivered to the table very quickly. And the food is outstanding. I'm pretty much stuck on the White Barbecue (grilled chicken/bacon sandwich with barbecue sauce that has a slight bite), and I usually bring half of it home and eat it later. It's actually better cold, straight from the refrigerator. I'll probably go back tomorrow and get a couple of takeouts for next week. It's that good. The only negative is the cumbersome aluminum chairs.

I was out of town and enjoyed my time there at the Urban Cookhouse. The place was really trendy…read moreand clean. The staff was so nice and they welcomed me in. As a newcomer, they told me about their dishes and asked if I had any questions. They also offered recommendations since I was a little undecided. I ordered my food and sat down. The space was so nice and clean. They also offered a variety of drink options. They brought my food to the table and it was so tasty. I recommend that you all go and check them out. It is a good respite in the mall area.

Wasn't sure what to expect from this place. Liked that you could choose your sauce, but somehow…read moreadding it in after the ribs are done just seemed odd to me. Guess am so used to basting in the sauce, but I am no BBQ expert! Server was super nice. Ambiance seemed very appropriate for the place. Will have to try the fish the next time!

food is great, however, the health rating is bad! 80 and 84 is dangerously low!…read moreI love the food and staff but can't return until the health rating gets to 90 or higher!

My husband and I have been going to Connor's since 2008. Last night night we dropped in after he…read moregot off work for dinner. I called ahead and got our name on the wait list. Our table was ready when we walked in the door. Our waitress, Linze R., was phenomenal. She described the chicken parm well enough we decided to order it- a dish we split. We had fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. A coke and I had a white sangria. The food was out in probably less than 15 minutes (appetizer first of course). The sangria was so good I finished it and slurped the bottom of the cup. The fried green tomatoes, a dish we've had every time we ever visited, were fabulous. The andouille sausage remoulade served with it is tangy, creamy and just slightly spicy. Epic. But the chicken Parmesan... that humble dish of which I had no expectations would be dynamic... that was the BEST chicken Parmesan I've ever had, head and shoulders above any Italian restaurant in the city. The tomato sauce was bright and tangy. The fried chicken was ... divine. To wrap it up, Linze was amazing. She was personable and professional. she took care of us and made a routine normal meal into an extraordinary one. Thank you Linze, you are truly exceptional at what you do.

I recently dined at Chop House, and I must say, the experience was outstanding! From the moment I…read morewalked in, the atmosphere was inviting, with great vibes and an excellent selection of music. The service was top-notch, earning a solid 5 stars. I ordered the chicken with spinach cream sauce pizza, accompanied by a medley of vegetables, including broccoli, mushrooms, and sweet red peppers. It was absolutely delicious! I had the pleasure of sitting at the bar, where the bartenders, Christian and Elijah, provided attentive and exceptional service. They truly made my dining experience memorable. Chop House has only been open for two weeks, but they are already impressing with their food and service. I can't wait to return and try more of their delicious meals.

From Arkansas visiting our daughter that just married and moved to the area. They brought us to…read morethis awesome pastry and drink place. Loved it so much, went back all three mornings in a row! Fast and efficient service. Not a lot of seating inside but more tables outside. The lemon blueberry croissant was amazing! Enjoyed the cappuccino as well.

Very clean & bright inside with various types of seating arrangement. The staff is friendly. My…read morehusband ordered tea latte with earl grey & the staff caught on that my husband wants a London Fog (not on the menu). The food & drink selection was great! Selected a few savory croissants for breakfast & a ton of sweets for later. The 2 bathroom stalls are gender neutral, one with baby changing station & smells great. Highly recommend this place & we look forward to coming back.

Back again! This time trying two pita wraps. Tenderloin Saijji and Chicken Ghallabi. Paid 50c extra…read moreto add hummus to the latter pita wrap. Had to get Shish Kofta and Hummus Tabouleh again. Current manager didn't know how S. K. designed the SPICY Chicken Crème Chop, so I decided to come back another time. Edit: Chicken Ghallabi is amazing. Stir fried chicken and vegetables, well marinated. It does include Mediterranean rice, which is seasoned wonderfully but it is therefore not keto or low carb. Still recommended. But the new favorite is the tenderloin Saijji. Well flavored tenderloin with on OUT of this world BOLD TANGY sauce. This is a unique moth sensation. 'Not spicy. Must try for anyone! Highly recommended.

I had the lamb shawarma wrap and it was easily one of the best I've ever had…read more Definitely recommend this but I'm sure the rest of the menu is amazing as well.

Today I could not find my hand mixer - a smaller size mixer without a stand for those use to seeing…read morethe huge mixers on You Tube. This is a necessity for me. Lighter, easy to clean hand mixer is wonderful gadget. So I called customer service. Abigail answered and had some one walk back to see if they had any in stock. A short time of jazzy musak and she was back. They had three. One is currently waiting for hubby to pick up at the service desk. Publix always seems to conveniently have what I need or in some cases go out their way to help. This is especially true of their pharmacy too. Love this neighborhood store!

Great, the only place we shop since moving here close to 20 years ago! Employees are super,…read morefriendly, courteous and professional!