My family loves good food. We are all big meat lovers, with Steak being our top choice. My husband and daughter are both big seafood lovers as well.
We love to venture out as a family and try new restaurants. As for a good Steak house, we have had a hard time finding one we all love, that is affordable. Part of the problem could be that Tim, my husband, knows how to cook a superb steak on grill. He has the magic touch!
Our last few outings have been less than exciting. We decided to try Connors Steak and Seafood, located at Bridge Street Towne Center here in Huntsville. Am I ever glad we did! We were told from many, how wonderful the food and service was. In fact, I have never heard a negative thing about Connors Steak and Seafood, come to think of it. Now I know why! We were not mislead. We went early, Friday, before the work crowds arrived. Trust me, when I say crowds. Obviously, Connors is not a well kept secret.
Connors Steak and Seafood hails from Knoxville Tennessee. Huntsville is proud to be the home of their third location. In doing so, it does not have that "in the box chain feel". I can say it is a local favorite!
We were greeted by two smiling and very friendly hostess's, who quickly led us to our seats. Connors has a wonderful ambiance. From the stoned fireplaces, to the beamed ceilings, I found it to be very charming.
Lori was our server. Lori had a wonderful smile and an even better attitude! She was more than happy to share her vast knowledge of the menu, from the wonderful wine list, to our discussion on the various cuts of meat they offer. Lori helped make our dining experience at Connors one of the best we have had in a long time. She steered us down the right road, from the Lobster dip as our appetizer, to our fabulous dinners! When you visit Connors, be sure to try the Lobster dip. Oh my goodness. It was "to die for"!
When choosing our dinner, we all decided to try three different cuts. After fighting over the last bit of Lobster dip, our salads arrived. I chose the House Salad which had grape tomatoes, carrots, egg, bacon & almonds. It was good, but just a salad. My daughter chose the Caesar salad. It was very good. Hubby Tim chose the Baby Spinach and Strawberry salad that Lori recommended. I can honestly say that was the best salad I have ever had. I loved it, as did my husband! I was begging for a few more bites, believe me!
For our entrees, I chose the 9 0z. Boursin Filet (9 oz) topped with homemade seasoned Boursin cheese & tobacco onions. I also had the Homemade Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes, again with Lori guiding me. What a mouthwatering combination! My Filet was melting in my mouth. I am a mashed potato lover and these were the best!
Tim chose the Connors Prime Rib (8, 12 oz) seasoned & slow-roasted, along with Asparagus. Again, delicious! Tim LOVES Asparagus and is typically disappointed when he orders it out. Not this time. Cooked to perfection, as was his Prime Rib.
Miranda, my daughter, chose the 12 oz. Ribeye. For her side, she had the fresh steamed Broccoli. She enjoyed her Ribeye, but kept begging for more of MY Filet, and just "one more bite" of her Dad's Prime Rib! I think next time she is going for the Prime Rib. Neither of her parents were very cooperative when it came to food sharing this time! It was just too darned good! I had a hard enough time trying to share the Lobster dip for goodness sake!
Dinner for the three of us: $91 before tip.Sadly, we were all FAR too full to even consider dessert. Their dessert list looks delicious but all of us were just stuffed, from the fabulous dinner we all experienced.
My recommendation is "You MUST try Connors Steak and Seafood". For the best dining experience in town, be sure to ask for Lori! You will not be disappointed. Welcome to Huntsville, Connors Steak and Seafood! We are glad you are here!
Be sure to visit their web site where you can view the menu: http://www.thechophouse.com/connors_index.html
Welcome to the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association's Parade of Homes.
It is time for the annual Fall Parade of Homes here in Madison County, Alabama! Be prepared to be awed. With over 109 Homes entered into the parade, there is something for everyone. This is a chance for the areas builders to "Strut Their Stuff"!
The 2008 Madison County Parade of Homes is scheduled for Saturday, Sunday & Monday, October 11 - 13, 2008 and Saturday & Sunday, October 18 - 19, 2008. Homes are open to the public from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for viewing.
The Parade of Homes is featuring four different "Villages"(sites that offer 3 or more homes in one location). The 2008 Showcase Home is located at 6 Hope Street in the Village of Providence Subdivision in the city of Huntsville. The Showcase homes are always one of my favorites and this years Showcase home was very impressive!
The 2008 Showcase Homeis a classic Italianate country villas style. Once inside, the home continues the Italian Villa feel, featuring granite, stone and marble used on floors and walls. Hand scraped wood flooring, along with textured walls, murals and faux finishes will make you feel as if you are surrounded by warmth! The kitchen in the Showcase home is to die for, as is the outdoor living area! Make sure to put this home on your must see list!
Whether looking for starter homes or upscale homes, there is something for everyone to see this year. For more information, including maps, here is a link to the Parade website: http://www.madisoncountyparadeofhomes.com/pages.php?page=04/09/02/5735543
The weather is great, so get out and see what our Huntsville home builders have to offer up this year. I'm sure you will be impressed. Enjoy!
If you enjoy the outdoors, you will love Madison Alabama. Madison is a family oriented community and goes above and beyond to keep the focus on family. Madison is home to an amazing Parks and Recreation system, with Dublin Park and Palmer Park being two of the largest. There are currently 33 parks in this thriving community. You will find smaller parks dotted in neighborhoods where you would least expect one, making it a wonderful surprise to find!
At Palmer Park, you will find a special playground for the handicapped. No longer will these children feel left out. Much thought went into planning this for our special needs children and adults alike. There are swings that enable those that are wheelchair bound to enjoy the experience of being "free" while feeling the wind blow through their hair. The goal here in Madison is to make sure all 33 parks are eventually ADA approved. One such park, located at Windsor Park, even has wheelchair ramps for those with special needs and a special mulch system, making it easier for wheelchairs to maneuver. I am proud to live in Madison, knowing that we are allowing those with special needs the opportunity to enjoy lifes simple pleasures!
Palmer Park is also home to two lighted football fields, thirteen baseball fields, six softball fields, six soccer fields, and batting cages. You will also find some beautiful views from atop Palmer Park. Palmer Park sits upon 99 glorious acres. Palmer Park is located off of Mill Road.
Madison'sDublin Park is conveniently located off of Old Madison Pike and sits upon 66 acres. When pulling into the park, you will see the fountain in the lake and you'll know you have found it! The Dublin Memorial Park Facility includes an outdoor swimming pool with baby and diving pools. Inside, you will find a double court gymnasium equipped for basketball and volleyball with an upstairs walking track. Don't let the cold deter your winter swim! Here you will find a 25-yard heated indoor swimming pool! Dublin Park has a multi-purpose room and meeting rooms. A walking trail, five soccer fields, a community built playground and seven tennis courts are located within the 60 acre park. Plans for sand volleyball courts and an ampitheater are in the near future!
Kids Kingdom is located at Dublin Park. Oh to be young again and play here. The fenced play area will make any child smile! Relax at one of many picnic areas near Kids Kingdom and take in the views of the city. A child could easily spend several hours here, investigating each and every castle, hiding in a tunnel or enjoying the slides! Watch the children run over the bridges and hearing their laughter!
With fall fast approaching and the summer heat on it's way out, pack a picnic lunch and enjoy your day at one of our many parks here in Madison Alabama. You deserve it!
Huntsville Alabama continually ranks in the top cities to live. Last week, we gained yet another top ten feather in our cap!
Milken Institute has just released their 2008 Report on the Best Performing Cities where America's Jobs are created and sustained.
The Huntsville Metro Area has moved up from 16th in the 2007 report to 5th in 2008. The report credits a broad rebound in the Technology Sector along with Exports and Energy production as the cause of a dramatic change in the top 10 cities.
Several metro areas that have dominated the rankings in recent years have fell due to sharp declines in their construction and housing industry such as Florida, California, and Nevada. The lowest performers this year were again from the industrial Midwest sometimes called the rust belt. While 2008 has not been a peak sales year for Huntsville Real Estate, prices have remained strong and stable.
The top ten and their previous year rank:
The full report can be obtained at the Milken Institute website for further reading.
The Huntsville Real Estate market has managed to escape the "down spiral" as many cities have experienced. We have had many years of slow steady growth, which has helped keep our housing market strong. Huntsville Alabama is a natural, when it comes to Real Estate Investments. To view Homes in Huntsville MLS, visit www.NorthernAlabamaHomes.com
To read previous market reports for Huntsville, visit my web site at www.Huntsville-Realestate.net
When I made the decision to relocate to Huntsville Alabama, I quickly discovered there were many great options in the Real Estate market here. I have written several articles, about various areas of Huntsville. In doing so, I hope this makes your home search a bit easier!
East Limestone County has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. For example, since the year 2000 the Limestone County Commission has approved 68 new residential subdivisions with 2,342 single family lots, in this area to the west of the Huntsville and Madison city limits. This has of course drawn the attention of both cities, which have annexed 1000's of acres of East Limestone County in the past year alone.
This is a natural area for the progression of growth as it lies between the city of Athens and Interstate 65 and the cities of Huntsville and Madison. The land is much flatter than the mountain foothills to the east of Huntsville, making it well suited for residential Real Estate development. One of the Madison annexed areas of Limestone County will be the home of Madison's new High School. The city of Huntsville committed to building a new K-8 School and city park as part of its recently approved 5,000 acre Limestone annexation. The unincorporated portion of the area lies within the Limestone County School District and is supported by Creekside Elementary School (k-5) and East Limestone High (6-12).
Why should you include this area on one of your House Hunting Trips?
To demonstrate some of the search capabilities of our new RETS/MLS search engine, www.NorthernAlabamaHomes.com; We have put together a few custom searches to narrow this particular home search to just those areas that best characterize the criteria presented in the above list.
Some of the more well known neighborhoods in the area that you may encounter in your house hunting trip are Brentwood Village, Kingston Place, Newby Plantation, and Southern Breeze.
These particular custom searches select not only the explicit Limestone County MLS area of interest, but also filter the results to only the East Limestone High School area that borders the western Huntsville and Madison city limits respectively. We have further segregated these areas into the following price ranges:
Interest rates have dropped in the past week. If you have been considering a move, now would be a great time to do so. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime! To read past articles about our Huntsville Real Estate market, visit www.Huntsville-Realestate.net
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Elizabeth has been a full time Realtor since 1999. BRAC specialist and RELO certified. Buying a home or selling a home in Huntsville Alabama? Elizabeth is the Northern Alabama Real Estate specialist.
I have been an active, full time Realtor for over 9 years. I am CRS and ABR certified. I am also New Construction certified and RELO certified. I have spent endless hours earning these designations. I feel the more education I have, the better I can serve my clients. In this ever changing market, your agent must be on top of the latest information.
I currently reside in Madison, Alabama. I relocated here from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I met my husband while he was shopping for investment property in Nashville. Tim got much more than an investment home, he got me! After much discussion, we felt it was best for us as a family for me to relocate to the Huntsville area. Tim is a Principal Software Engineer on Redstone. His job stability was something we both felt very strongly about. Tim got a package deal with me! I adopted my 2 beautiful children 13 years ago. My son was 7 and my daughter was almost 2. They moved in for 2 weeks and here we are, 13 years later. My son, Kyle, is now 20 and a proud member of the Army National Guard. My daughter, Miranda, is 15 and attends middle school and plays in the band. I feel so blessed to have Tim in my life. My kids now have a father that they never had, and he loves them as if they are his own. My step daughter Katy, is 21 and attends Calhoun Community College. Katy welcomed me with open arms. We all realize how lucky we are to be able to blend this family as easily as we did. Another important member of our family, is Gus, the golden retriever. He was in the "foster dog" system and came to us in need of a loving home. Gus sure got one with us! We were married June 21st.
From the first time I came to Huntsville, Alabama to visit, I fell in love with the area. To me, it has a small town feel, with a big city attitude and amenities. I have enjoyed watching the area grow. With Huntsville getting ready for the BRAC move, more growth is in store for the area. The Huntsville area is a wonderful place to call home!
I am a firm believer in giving back to my community. I am involved with the Make A Wish Foundation, Bob Parks Christmas for the Children and Children's Miracle Network. I feel blessed to have my children and realize what a gift children are, to each and every one of us. I believe we can all make a difference.
Whether working for a buyer, or a seller, I keep their best interests in mind, each step of the way. I believe trust is most important part in this business, and I have many testimonials from past clients that discovered how trustworthy and hardworking I was, in each transaction. No matter the price range, from starter home to upper end homes, I treat everyone with the respect and honesty they deserve. I enjoy all spectrum's of the business. I truly love to see the smiles on my clients faces when they find "the one". Their dream home! I have built my past business on relationships and can't wait to build more! Promises made, promises kept!
I have recently started my Blog. I write about living in Huntsville and homes in Huntsville, or anything else that may interest me! Here is the link to my Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/isellhuntsville I am starting a Restaurant review section, so be sure to check my blog often!
To search the MLS, go here: www.Huntsville-Realestate.com
For the most up to date Huntsville and Madison Real Estate market reports, please visit my web site. WWW.Huntsville-Realestate.com. I have annual absorption rates for Huntsville and Madison Alabama posted, as well as monthly reports. You will find everything you need to know about buying or selling! Be sure to visit my "Buyers Road-map and Sellers Road-map". Enjoy!
My areas of expertise include Huntsville, Alabama, Madison Alabama, Limestone County, Hampton Cove and surrounding areas. I am also a licensed Realtor for the state of Tennessee!
My Mission Statement
Honesty, accountability and results for each and every client. Offer each client the energy and commitment they deserve. I am committed to excellence in my Real Estate career through furthering my education. I will never place my own interests above my clients. I will treat all people in a fair, honest and respectful manner.
I share this Mission statement with you because I have a strong commitment and belief in my chosen occupation.
Huntsville is home to one of the 7 Wonders of the United States. Good morning America was here in April, making the announcement about the Saturn 5 Rocket. Simply amazing! Rocket City's Saturn 5 on Good Morning America. Each day, when I drive by the US Space and Rocket Center, I am reminded of how lucky I am to live here.
Huntsville is rich in history and there are so many fabulous things to do and see here. These are just a very few things to do here: The Huntsville Botanical Gardens are gorgeous. www.hsvbg.org Burritt on the Mountain will take your breath away! A wonderful learning experience for both children and adults. A true Huntsville must see! www.burrittonthemountain.com A visit to the Huntsville Museum of Art will be a cultural experience you will not soon forget www.hsvmuseum.org We are rich in Art, with the Panoply Arts Festival drawing huge crowds each year. www.panoply.org . Of course, we can't forget the famous US Space and Rocket Center. It awes me to this day. www.spacecamp.com. For the golf lovers, you don't want to miss the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. http://www.rtjgolf.com/trail/
For more information on what to do in Huntsville, and what our community offers, go here: http://www.huntsvillealabamausa.com/
To search the MLS for homes here in the Huntsville Alabama area, visit www.NorthernAlabamahomes.com
There is a reason that the Huntsville, Alabama area has been voted the "Top 10 Places to live" time, and time again. Forbes, Money magazine and others realize what a wonderful community we have here. Our Real Estate Market here in Huntsville, Alabama, and Madison, Alabama are very healthy! For the reasons why, click here! How is exciting: www.healthyrealestate.net/. The Real Estate market in Huntsville has enjoyed slow but steady growth, which has enabled the property values to remain, unlike other areas. We have so much to offer here. The Huntsville area can accommodate your choice of living. Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of the downtown area, lake living, or a neighborhood feel, Huntsville has your home!
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Huntsville is proud of our newest shopping center, Bridge Street Town Center. How gorgeous! Bridge Street will take your breath away. From the lake, and fountains, to the sculptures, you will fall in love! Trust me when I say it is not all about shopping. Bridge Street offers a wide variety of fine dining and fun dining! Ketchup and Dolce offer dining, straight from Los Angelos, here in Huntsville! Let the kids play in the fountain. The lake offers Gondola rides, Pedal boats and remote control sail boats. True family bonding with so many great memories can be made, at a shopping mall, of all places! Monaco Pictures even boasts an adult only area. The Prive offers leather seating and is 21 and up. Enjoy your favorite glass of wine while taking in the latest movies. I could go on and on about Bridge Street. Go here to see for yourself! http://www.bridgestreethuntsville.com//#
Huntsville, Alabama is known for top rated schools in the area! Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama proudly has the number one ranking for Arts in the United States. That is exciting! Both Bob Jones and Grissom High are rated in the top 5 schools in the state of Alabama. Below are links to the area schools:
Education K-12
Huntsville City Schools
Madison City Schools
Madison County Schools
Grace Lutheran School
Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy
Madison Academy
North Alabama Skills Center
Randolph School
Schola Maxima
Schools Foundation
Catholic High School (256.430.1760)
Westminster Christian Academy
Education K-8
Holy Family School
Holy Spirit Regional School
St. John's Catholic School
Colleges & Universities
Alabama A & M University
Calhoun State Community College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (256)876-9763
Florida Institute of Technology
J.F. Drake State Technical College
Oakwood College
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Virginia College
Elizabeth was the best agent we could ever hope to find. My husband was being shipped to Iraq when we bought our first home. She helped us find a great home, always stressing the importance of keeping resale in mind. I really didn't care about resale at the time, but thankfully listened to her. My husband was gone for almost 2 years, and we needed to sell quickly. She got our home sold and we were lucky enough to make a few dollars on it. Had she not put our needs first, I really don't think this would have happened. We love her, and will recommend her to all of our family and friends.
C. Kelsey
We can't say enough good things about Elizabeth. We stumbled across her on a web site, and reluctantly agreed to meet her. we had other folks telling us who to use, but liked her energy and spark. She was such a hard worker, and never gave up on us. She helped us find the best mortgage rate and fought like #%# to get us a good deal on our dream home. We now consider her a friend, and part of our family. Thanks Elizabeth, for a job WELL done!
T. Jenson
I first met my real estate agent, Elizabeth, at an open house. She later called me, and began working her magic. I had just graduated from college and was buying my first home. It seemed like I looked for months before I found something I could afford. She never gave up on me, and assured me each step of the way that I would own a home. I am now married, and in the second home Elizabeth sold us. She got my first house sold and even cleaned my baseboards when they needed it before an open house. (she wanted me to leave this out, but she did a great job). Your company is blessed to have an agent as honest and caring as she is. Give her a raise!
The Cue family
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