Madison Living - February

David and Hillary Fernandes • Chamber Connections • Sandy Sparks

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Strength

through STRUGGLE Scott Leitstein is a walking, talking miracle

A walk on the

wild side

Hunt Club offers safari for taste buds

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CONTRIBUTORS Alison James, copy editor

Alison James earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Auburn University, graduating in 2012. She began her career in community journalism in Alexander City and Dadeville, followed by a stop in Opelika before landing in north Alabama. She loves sharing the stories – and correcting the grammar of those stories – of the people and places that make north Alabama such a special place.

John Few, contributing writer John Few has been in the field of newspaper journalism and production for nearly 25 years. John has served as a staff writer for The Demopolis Times, the daily newspaper in West Alabama, and editor for the weekly newspaper the Black Belt Gazette. He was transferred in 2009 to begin his coverage of Madison. In covering the City of Madison the past 10 years, John has reported on several key events, such as construction of the Hogan Family YMCA and James Clemens High School. Over the years, as Madison has grown, John has been there to cover the news that has made Madison home. Together John and his wife, Lori, have seven children, ranging from 15-23 years old.

Bob Labbe, contributing writer

Bob Labbe is a lifelong resident of the Huntsville community. He has been in the local news media for 46 years, a multi-award-winning journalist in television, radio and print media. He is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame and has been nominated for both the Alabama Press Association and Alabama Music halls of fame. Bob has hosted a radio program, Reelin’ in The Years, for 28 years on WLRH-FM Public Radio. He has also been a local high school basketball referee for 27 years and was a high school football referee for 15 years. Bob is an avid sports fan and collector of 45 rpm records. He once boxed Muhammad Ali and was the reporter who asked the famed Paul Bear Bryant his last question as coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Gregg Parker, contributing writer

A graduate of Mississippi State University, Gregg Parker relocated to Madison with Intergraph Corporation in 1990 with wife Brenda and son Andy. For 15 years Gregg wrote for “Madison Spirit” and “Limestone Spirit” sections in “The Huntsville Times.”

His articles have been published in numerous chamber of commerce publications, “Southern Family Magazine” and “Life on the Water.” Gregg considers it a privilege to document Madison’s coming of age in his hundreds of articles for “The Madison Record” and “Madison Living” magazine. Gregg enjoys spoiling his rescue dachshund, Francis Underwood Parker; binge-watching Netflix series; and visiting Andy and wife Saadia, both physicians, in Nashville, Tenn.

Erin Coggins, contributing writer Erin Coggins is a scholastic journalism adviser and history teacher at Sparkman High School. She is also a freelance writer and public relations consultant. Her writing muse is World War II war correspondent Ernie Pyle, whom she fell in love with while a student studying communications at the University of Alabama. Erin and her husband Jamie reside in Madison.

Joshua Berry, photographer Joshua Berry has a degree in biology and works full time as an aquatic instructor for the City of Huntsville. He is also an avid runner, ranging from short to long distances. When he’s not spending time with his wife and daughter, he enjoys trying to capture the perfect moment on his camera. As the owner of Everlong Photography, his advice for beautiful pictures is that nothing looks better than being confident in oneself.

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11 Walk on the wild side

Hunt Club Burgers n’ Grill offers wild variety

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15 Smokin’ Good Time @ the Ricky Shack

HOME & STYLE

19 At home on Windy Way

David and Hillary Fernandes upgrade every square inch of their executive home

arts & culture

IN EVERY ISSUE: 7 The Guide 10 #MadisonLife

31 ‘Spark’ of inspiration Sandy Sparks has passion for art

44 Out & About

SCHOOL & SPORTS

50 Madison Restaurant Guide

37 Finding strength through the struggle

48 Chamber Connections

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From the editor

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Happy February! It’s cold outside, but this magazine is full of heartwarming stories, so sit back, relax and enjoy reading about your friends and neighbors who are doing extraordinary things in Madison.

For this issue we get to take a tour of Hilary Fernandes’s beautiful home in Clift’s Cove. I knew the moment I saw it that it would make a beautiful addition to Madison Living. The home recently underwent major renovations, and it is a stylish wonder from the floorboards to the custom crown molding.

Contributing writer Bob Labbe met with Scott Leitstein for this issue. Leitstein has an inspiring story of overcoming various health issues and still being active despite his setbacks. Turn to page 31 for his story.

DaviD anD Hillary FernanDes • CHamber ConneCtions • sanDy sparks

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strength

through struggle

sCott leitstein is a walking, talking miraCle

We also had a conversation with Madison artist Sandy Sparks. From poppies to beach scenes to Alabama football, Sparks’ passion for art is reflected in every piece she creates.

In our Food & Drink section, we visit Hunt Club Burgers n’ Grill for a walk on the wild side. With a menu that includes options such as a kangaroo, gator, elk, wild boar and duck bacon, it’s safe to say it’s a safari adventure for the taste buds.

We enjoy telling the stories of the people who make Madison what it is. Thanks for reading!

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wild side

Hunt Club oFFers saFari For taste buDs

ON THE COVER Scott Leitstein hasn’t let his numerous surgeries and battles with cancer slow him down. Turn to page 31 for his inspirational story.

Photo by Joshua Berry

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the guide

Feb. 1-29 Beaks & Barks

The Guide is sponsored by

Dogs are welcome to visit the Huntsville Botanical Garden every day in February! Enjoy a stroll along dedicated pet-friendly paths or a game of fetch in the no-leash zone. For birding enthusiasts, this is an excellent time of year to grab those binoculars and head outdoors. The Garden is considered a birding hotspot by the National Audubon Society.

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FEB. 7-8

“Lion King Jr.” “The Lion King Jr.” will be performed at Bob Jones High Auditorium by Columbia Elementary drama students.

The show tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king.

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Pour Your Heart Out “The hottest Valentine ticket in town” is back by popular demand. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center hosts its sixth annual Pour Your Heart Out celebration, which includes an evening of food, drink and live music in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. As part of the event, metalworkers from Sloss Furnaces of Birmingham will help attendees create their own Valentine keepsake. A cash bar will also be available, and dressy-casual attire is suggested. For more information visit www.rocketcenter.com/heart.

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FEB. 22-23

Red Cross Lifeguard Training Madison Lifeguard Training will be offering a Lifeguard Certification Course Feb. 22-23. This course offers training in the nationally recognized American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. The skills taught include water rescue, CPR, the use of an AED and first aid. Successful participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and first aid. Call 256-468-1384 to sign up.

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Party in the Park for Madison Hospital

Laugh the night away at Party in the Park with comedian Andy Hendrickson.

Hendrickson is coming all the way from Los Angeles to deliver his dry, clever, clean comedy to help raise essential funding for Madison Hospital. He has wowed audiences across the nation and appeared on David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Proceeds will purchase 25 new Nära cribs so Madison Hospital can continue providing the very best for new mothers and babies. Tickets and more details can be found at bidpal.net/ party2020.

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Walk on the wild side Hunt Club Grill offers wild variety Story by JOHN FEW Photos by JOSHUA Berry Madison Living 11

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Looking for something different for dinner? A restaurant in Madison promises unique dishes and atmosphere that diner can find nowhere else in the area. With a menu that includes options such as a kangaroo, gator, elk, wild boar and duck bacon, it’s safe to say Hunt Club Burgers N Grill is a safari adventure for the taste buds.

The Hunt Club at 10871 County Line Road in Madison has been serving up wild game since it opened in 2015.

Hunt Club entrees feature a variety of wild game meats – like burgers made from elk, antelope, venison, bison, kangaroo and wild boar or brats made from rattlesnake and rabbit, elk and bison. Customers can also get chunks of fried gator and marinated antelope, and the restaurant even offers a camel meat burger.

Owner Violet Lawrence said the premise for the unique dining experience is in the name: Hunt Club.

“My uncle hunted his whole life. I remember when after the hunt, everyone gathered around and enjoyed that group camaraderie. It was something that brought the whole family and friends together,” Lawrence said. “That is what the Hunt Club does for Madison. It’s just such a friendly atmosphere. We are like the old “Cheers,”, a neighborhood flavor type of place. It has been really great to see that develop over the past five years.”

The atmosphere at the Hunt Club is relaxed and cozy. The dining room is decorated similar to how an actual hunting club might be. Stuffed dear heads adorn the walls, along with other taxidermized wild game plus hunting and fishing photos.

“My uncle hunted his whole life. I remember when after the hunt, everyone gathered around and enjoyed that group camaraderie.

It was something that brought the whole family and friends together. That is what the Hunt Club does for Madison.

– Violet Lawrence

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The main attraction, however, is the menu. Hunt Club’s signature menu item is the Bama Buck, an elk patty marinated in their own wild game sauce with lettuce, sautéed mushrooms and onions, melted pepper jack cheese, thick cherrywoodsmoked bacon and quail eggs.

Lawrence said the quail egg adds a delectable, naturally buttery flavor and textural counterpoint. “People tend to be a little cautious about adding the quail egg at first – until they taste it, and they are like, ‘Wow!’” she said.

The Hunt Club Burger is one of the newest offerings. It’s a red stag venison patty topped with smoked applewood duck bacon, fried quail eggs, Dijon mustard and cheese. “It is really unique,” said Lawrence. “A great combination of flavors.” Gator is also popular at the Hunt Club. Customers can order gator bites, which is fresh alligator battered

and fried in a Cajun Louisiana batter and served with ranch sauce. “The old saying that it tastes just like chicken is true in this case,” Lawrence said. Customers can also try chunks of fried gator smothered in melted cheese with buffalo sauce and served with ranch or blue cheese.

Another customer favorite is the bacon brisket burger. “It’s a fresh beef brisket and a slab of bacon that has been ground together,” Lawrence said. “It’s so rich tasting; it’s awesome. The customers love it.” Hunt Club also has its own style of fries. “We call it the Redneck Fries,” Lawrence said. “They are thick-cut fries with our own special seasoning that gives them a kick.” Customers can even get the fries topped with bison chili and jalapeños, cheddar or ghost cheese and the Hunt Club’s own barbecue sauce. The Bison Cowboy Beer n’ Bean Chili is made with bison, cactus, diced onion and jalapenos.

The Hunt Club also serves up wild game brats with rattlesnake and rabbit mixed with pork; other brats include the jalapeño cheddar smoked elk and the bison.

Hunt Club has something for the pizza lover, too: wild game pizza. Montana Elk pizza is a 12-inch thin crust stone cooked pizza topped with ground elk and “summertime” bison sausage, sweet peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, fresh diced jalapeños and a threecheese mix of parmesan, provolone and mozzarella.

The menu includes several other more traditional options, including chicken wings and Angus beef hotdogs. The restaurant’s mixed salad is called the Bad Hunter, and they also have salads with grilled or fried chicken and with marinated grilled steak with corn and beans.

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Hunt Club also offers oven roasted subs. Lawrence said the most popular sub is The Grazer, which includes strips of marinated grilled ribeye steak with sautéed onions and mushrooms, smothered in melted cheese with a side of au jus sauce.

Friday night is steak night. “We usually fix ribeye, bison or a French elk rack,” Lawrence said. “We sometimes bring things in for customers to try.” Lawrence said specialty meats are offered from time to time, depending the availability of the supplier. “It’s pretty neat to bring some new things here for people to try,” she said. “There is a little bit of something here for everybody.”

Cooking wild game correctly can be a challenge, Lawrence said.

“A chef really has to be on their game.

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It goes from medium to dry in three seconds, so you’ve got to cook and focus on that meat,” she said. “There is a special way to cook each meat just right. We do not have fillers in it, so it does have to be cooked a certain way so it’s not dried out.”

Customer service has also been a huge draw for the Hunt Club. “We are like a family. We know people by name,” Lawrence said. “They come in here three, four, five times a week, and it’s just like ‘Cheers.’” She said the employees are great with building relationships with their customers. “It’s so nice to see. They do a great job taking care of the customers, providing good food and customer service.”

This is not the first restaurant of this type Lawrence has owned. She also owned two in Florida before moving to Madison. “We have had a good five years

in Madison,” she said. “We are not only an eating place but also a destination place. People will hear about the menu and come from other places, like Birmingham and Tennessee, just to see what we are all about. We do what we do best here, and that keeps bringing people in and bringing them back.”

She said her goal would be to open additional similar restaurants. “We would like to expand and open more locations,” Lawrence said. “I am looking forward to spreading the uniqueness of the Hunt Club.”

The Hunt Club Burgers N Grill s located next to Last Resort Guns at 10871 County Line Road. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Find the restaurant on Facebook or call 256-542-3266.

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Are you questioning the meat or the wine? Let’s talk about both.When it comes to red meat, it is hard to beat a meal of steak and potatoes, especially in the South. It can be a simple meal or a colorful, elegant meal. A sample menu could be steaks, baked potatoes and fresh asparagus – all cooked on the Big Green Egg, of course.

Ingredients include: • Ribeye steaks, 1.5-inch minimum thickness • Large baking potatoes • Fresh asparagus spears, both green and white • Fresh lemon • Olive oil • Kosher salt • Fresh ground black pepper • Allegro Original Marinade • Pecan wood chunks

Rinse the steaks and place them in a zip-top bag with enough Allegro Marinade to cover the steaks. Refrigerate for two or three hours. Prepare both grills for indirect heating to 225-250 degrees.

Add two or three chunks of pecan wood to each charcoal fire.

Chunks last longer than chips and do not need to be soaked in water.

Wash and dry the potatoes and pierce with a fork on all sides.

Coat with olive oil and massage salt and pepper into skins.

When the grill is stabilized, place the potatoes on the grill rack, not touching each other, and close the grill cover. Cooking time is two to two and a half hours.

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Remove steaks from the refrigerator and discard the marinade. Salt and pepper the steaks to your taste preference and place on grill rack. Turn steaks every 15 minutes and lightly drizzle with olive oil to help retain moisture. Cooking time is approximately 45-60 minutes, but cook to internal temperature, not time. A steak cooked rare is 120-125 degrees internal temperature, medium is 135-145, and medium well is 145-155. When steaks have reached your desired doneness, remove from the grill, top with a pat of butter and tent with aluminum foil to let rest and therefore redistribute the natural juices.

Leave the grill top open to increase temperature to 300-350 degrees for cooking the asparagus. Wash asparagus spears and snap off the tough ends. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper. A grilling basket works great or simply use tin foil to keep asparagus from falling into the fire. About 10-15 minutes is normal cooking time for asparagus to get soft and smoky.

Immediately before serving, squeeze a small amount of fresh lemon juice on the asparagus spears.

The last step in preparing this meal is removing the potatoes from the grill and serving with toppings of butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits and chives.

A nice complement to this delicious and colorful meal is a room temperature red wine blend or a slightly chilled white chardonnay. Mollie Brown and Lara Isbell, wine director at the Open Bottle on Highway 72 W., suggest Leviathan as a nice red blend ($27) or Neyers Chardonney as a white ($27) to be served along with steaks.

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On the other hand, it is just as hard to beat a spatchcock chicken with macaroni and cheese. You can add green beans for a more colorful meal.

Rinse the chicken well and pat dry. Place the chicken breast side down and use sharp poultry shears to cut along both sides of the backbone. Discard this backbone. Turn the chicken over and flatten with the heel of your hand so as to crack the ribcage. Push hard.

Ingredients include: • 4-pound whole chicken

• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard

• Olive oil

• 1 cup milk

• Big Bob Gibson Original White Sauce

• 1 pound Velveeta cheese

• Emeril’s Blackened Seasoning Blend

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 1 large can green beans

• Everglades Seasoning Blend

• 3/4 stick of butter

• 12 ounces elbow macaroni

• Garlic juice

• 1 stick butter

• 3 strips of bacon

• 1/4cup flour

• Apple wood chunks

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Rub olive oil over the entire chicken and sprinkle generously with Everglade seasoning, which is a saltspice seasoning, and Emeril’s Blackened seasoning, a peppery blend. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and refrigerate for six to eight hours.

Prepare your grills just as you did for the steak dinner for indirect heating of 225-250 degrees and add several apple wood chunks. Remember, hunks last longer than chips, and there is no need to soak in water.

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and zip-top bag. Place it on the grill, skin side up and close the lid. Smoke for approximately three hours or until the internal temperature of breast reaches 160 degrees and the thighs reach 165 degrees. Again, cook to internal temperature, not time!

My friend Chris Lilly, 15-time World Champion Memphis in May Pitmaster from Big Bob Gibson BBQ, would dunk the chicken in his special white sauce, but you might just drizzle the chicken with it periodically. Remove the chicken from the grill and tent with aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes. You can either pull or cut the chicken to serve and, again, drizzle with white sauce.

Spatchcock – sometimes referred to as butterfly – chicken cooks much quicker than a whole chicken.

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The second prepared grill is for cooking the Smoky Mac and Cheese. This recipe was shared by Heather

and David George of the Cluck & Swine Bar B Que team.

Bring three cups of salted water to a boil and add 12 ounces of elbow macaroni. Cook five to six minutes.

Drain the water. Add one stick of butter to the drained macaroni and let melt. Whisk together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp. ground mustard and one cup milk. Pour this over macaroni. Cut one pound of Velveeta cheese into pieces and add to the macaroni mixture, add salt and pepper to taste, then stir well.

Spray an aluminum pan with PAM. Pour macaroni mixture into the aluminum pan and top with one cup breadcrumbs and one cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Smoke indirectly at 225-250 degrees for approximately two hours, until lightly browned. Remove from grill and keep warm in the oven.

Throw a handful of charcoal onto the fire and increase the temperature to 325-350 degrees.

Open one large can of green beans and drain. Place beans in a seasoned cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Slice one stick of butter into thin pieces and spread over the green beans. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of brown sugar over the butter and green beans. Shake in a few drops of garlic juice. Cut three strips of uncooked bacon into half-inch pieces and add to the beans. Cook for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly. The green bean mixture makes its own juice; however, stir several times during the 30-minute timeframe to make sure the green beans don’t dry out.

This white meat meal can be complemented with a nice red pinot noir. Mollie and Lara at The Open Bottle suggest Hahn Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir ($23) or, if you prefer a chilled white wine, consider Chateau Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc ($15).

There are no right or wrong or even hard and fast rules on pairing red wines only with red meats or white wines only with white meats. It depends on your personal taste. Enjoy. Cheers.

Salud.

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At home on Windy Way David and Hillary Fernandes upgrade every square inch of their executive home STORY BY GREGG L. PARKER Photos CONTRIBUTED Madison Living 19

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Sometimes, “good” just isn’t good enough.

David and Hillary Fernandes elevated their existing house in Clift’s Cove to an exquisite level.

The couple said they chose Clift’s Cove for its proximity to nearby entertainment, access to major highways and available amenities. The house was built in 2004, and they bought the home in May 2017.

The home’s architectural style is Georgian Colonial. Hillary decorated and designed their home in an interior style that merges French Country and Modern Mediterranean, tastefully blending the home’s exterior to keep that style intact.

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A dramatic change

In a huge project, the Fernandeses painted the exterior brick white “to update the home and take years off its life. We wanted the exterior to look as new as the interior we had just completely renovated and brought up to date,” Hillary said.

“Painting the exterior created a clean look and a perfect way to overhaul a boring or dated home. It also boosted our curb appeal. We used a paint called Romabio that actually adheres to the brick and becomes part of the brick.” This mineral masonry paint is highly durable, won’t peel or flake off, has high UV resistance and is naturally mold-resistant.

New direction

For the interior, the Fernandeses renovated every square inch of the 8,600 square feet. In electrical upgrades, they updated electrical panels to current code and installed full panels to accommodate additions. All outdoor lighting, outdoor/ indoor kitchens and living room have new wiring, and all light fixtures are new with LED bulbs or panels.

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To augment security, they installed 14 high-end cameras, a new alarm system, internal DVR system with touch-screen monitor and off-site viewing of the live video feed. All plumbing for the bathrooms and kitchens is new too, and they replaced four HVAC units.

Additions include an upstairs wine bar, outdoor fireplace, coat closet and reconfiguration of first-floor plan to include a 25-foot retractable door. Wood flooring is new, and Italian Carrara Marble was added to the entry, dining room and downstairs bathrooms, while Travertine tile features in several rooms.

All rooms have new cabinetry. The kitchen’s oak island and custom hood were soda-blasted, along with bathroom vanities.

The laundry room now features mudroom lockers, tilt-out laundry hampers, pullout trashcan, two-inch butcher’s block counters and an apronfront sink. They “raised” the sunken living room by 24 inches, removed a living room wall and added low-beam coffered ceilings.

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Repurposed antiquity

With the home’s renovation, the couple built in antique pieces. The new butler’s pantry incorporates a 125-year-old display cabinet from a general store, and the kitchen island has a built-in 120-year-old butcher’s block from a butcher’s shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We also have a pair of French doors on our pantry entry from the late 1800s. All have been updated tastefully to go with the time period and home’s decor but add character to the home as well,” Hillary said.

Hillary’s favorite room is the foyer because of the chandelier, which 8.5 feet wide by 11.5 feet tall and custom designed for the space.

Outside, Hillary works in the yard several hours each week when possible. “Gardening is something I love,” she said. Crape myrtles, limelights and hydrangeas are among her most cherished plants.

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Family ties

David and Hillary have three children: 22-year-old Austin, 21-year-old Seirah and 20-yearold Dominique. David works for Toyota Manufacturing, and Hillary works for The Therapy Centers, a government contracting company.

The Fernandes family enjoys traveling and seeing new places.

They like to hike and to spend time with relatives and friends. Hillary loves running and working with horses, while David likes to attend sporting events.

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

New public works facility opens on Palmer Road

Paul Finley Mayor City of Madison

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When it rains and the water flows freely away from your lawn, or when our streets, sidewalks, signs and signals are all in working order, we have the men and women of public works to thank. These unsung heroes do the laborious jobs that help our community function as a well-oiled machine.

After years of growth in our City, our Public Works department has outgrown the old facility located off Celtic Drive and has moved into a new and larger building on Palmer Road.

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The investment in the new building is an asset to our employees. The space for parking and storing large utility equipment and fleet trucks is necessary for the department as they provide preventive maintenance and repair services for all city vehicles. The fleet consists of approximately 170 vehicles ranging from compact cars to large dump trucks, trash trucks, police cars and fire-fighting apparatus.

Other daily support they provide to our city include clearing storm drains, filling potholes, controlling erosion and repairing traffic signals or signage. Our public works team is currently helping complete small capital improvement projects like expanding our library parking lot and installing multiple sidewalk connections, including Palmer Road at the park all the way to County Line. This supports the city mission of improved connectivity. Another vital job the crews perform is always being at the ready when severe weather threatens our area – a task that deserves huge gratitude.

While their jobs might seem “behind the scenes,” their efforts do not go unnoticed. We are thrilled the budget supported this crucial resource, and we officially cut the ribbon last month.

Investing in our departments is also investing in our community, ensuring the caliber of work our employees provide our citizens remains top notch. We are grateful for this team and are excited to see the growth of a critical city department.

If you have any questions pertaining to Public Works functions or simply want to send a “thank you” their way, find more information on www.madisonal.gov/publicWorks.

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‘Spark’ of inspiration Sandy Sparks has passion for art Story by ERIN COGGINS Photos BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 31

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From poppies to beach scenes to Alabama football, Madison artist Sandy Sparks’ passion for art is reflected in every piece she creates.

Sparks credits her mother for her interest and talent in art. Her mother, a commercial artist, was instrumental in teaching her painting and drawing. Sparks herself began doodling with crayons on any piece of paper she could find at an early age – which was only the beginning of her artistic endeavors. “In high school I took a fashion merchandising class and made clothes. Everyone loved my Charlie’s Angels outfits,” Sparks said. “After high school I decorated houses for 10 years, worked in paint stores and did drafting for a cable company.”

It was in 1985 while working in a paint store in Georgia that Sparks sold her first painting. Her boss would allow her to display some of her paintings, and a customer chose to purchase an oil painting of a waterfall. “He got a bargain – frame and all, I charged $50,” Sparks said. “I recreated that painting a couple of times.”

Since that day, Sparks has turned her hobby into something more, having been commissioned for about

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700-800 works of art. She works with watercolors, acrylics, graphite pencils, colored pencils, chalk pastels, balsa foam sculpting, glass etching, textural treatments, sewing and wood burning – but portrait art is her favorite. Her portraits can be seen in her home studio, including a graphite of a man who walked across the Edmond Pettus Bridge during the Civil Rights Movement. The portrait was commissioned for the man’s birthday.

Portraits are a process Sparks works continuously to perfect. “I usually work from a photo,” Sparks said.

“I sketch it out to make sure it is proportioned then lay a background. I then start with the face and eyes.

Sometimes I just visualize and use the computer first to see how to lay it out, especially when putting two or three things together.”

Sparks even makes framing her creations an artistic endeavor by repurposing old frames from garage sales and thrift stores. “I sometimes use frames that people want to throw away,” Sparks said. “I clean them up, restain them and re-use them. It’s a lot of fun.”

Sparks’ passion goes deeper than her pencil and paint strokes. A 16-year breast cancer survivor and advocate for anything that contributes to finding a cure and helping others with this disease, Sparks uses her talent to give back, including through the Painted Bra Project, a breast cancer awareness campaign. She has one of the bras framed and hung in her studio. “I painted a Grateful Dead Bra that I donated to the Painted Bra Art Project auction,” Sparks said. “It caused a bidding war and sold for $700.”

Another special painting that adorns the walls of Sparks’ home depicts pink breast cancer awareness ribbons ascending to the lights of heaven. In one of the ribbons is a profile of her friend, Tammi Lee, who lost her fight with the disease. “We went through treatment together,” Sparks said. “The idea for the painting came to me in the middle of the night. Only one person could inspire me to paint that.”

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I have found the most gratification when the client receives the artwork and I see tears.

Only then do I know I’ve succeeded. – Sandy Sparks

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She has also lent her talent to other nonprofits in the area, including painting five hydrants for the Greater Huntsville Humane Society. Many of these hydrants feature scenes of Alabama football – and Sparks is no stranger when it comes to paintings of the Crimson Tide. A painting of the 1992 championship game hangs in the Sparks’ home, a gift for her husband, Ralph, after he attended the game in New Orleans. She has also done a lawn display of Nick Saban for the Gamma Phi Beta sorority’s annul homecoming in Tuscaloosa. “I heard he stopped his motorcade when it was driven by the house so he could stop and take a photo with it,” Sparks said.

Sparks, a member of the Madison Arts Council, Arts Huntsville and the Huntsville Arts League, was introduced to the local art scene when she moved to the area eight years ago. She credits the ladies at 16 Main Madison for helping her find her place.

“I was welcomed with open arms and was invited to paint a 6-foot butterfly for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens,” Sparks said.

“After that, I met wonderful artists in the community, and it grew from there.”

Recently, Sparks has gotten into painting and drawing pets. Some of these are on commission, and others are just inspired by looking through magazines or other sources. Along with pets, she has been commissioned to paint ornaments.

Sparks is a resident artist at X-Studio Gallery in the Redstone Arsenal Exchange Gallery, where she spends Thursdays and Fridays.

“I get a lot of work done out there. At home there are so many distractions,” she said. “Here people will walk by and see some of my work and ask me to commission something.”

Her husband is a retired colonel, so she feels at home on the Army base. Having been married for 35 years, Sparks said her husband is her best friend and her No. 1 critic. Her children, Kelly Sparks-Berger and Steven Sparks, are two her biggest supporters and often give her ideas and suggestions. “They help me to find the little differences,” she said. “When they point out something in one of my works, they are usually right.”

Sparks describes herself as a “starving artist.”

She wants her clients to own her artwork, so she works within their budget. Her dream is to make a living from her art, but for now, just having someone own it is good enough.

“I have found the most gratification when the client receives the artwork and I see tears,” Sparks said. “Only then do I know I’ve succeeded.”

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Around Town

Sweet 16: Here we grow again!

H Lee Marshall Founder / CEO Kids to Love Foundation

Happy Sweet 16 Kids to Love! In our first 16 years, we’ve been able to make a direct impact on the lives of more than 260,000 children living in foster care.

At Kids to Love we are excited about the new year and the new opportunities we have to serve our kids with the launch of our new campus! We have been gifted a 40-plus acre farm across the state line in Fayetteville, Tenn. Cerro Tranquilo, or “tranquil mountain,” is an amazing property with a 10,000-square foot home donated by Rey and Cynthia Almodovar. What a blessing to our kids!

We are already planning camps this summer on the new campus for our Camp Hope Alabama program. Camp Hope Alabama is a chance for our team to bring siblings in foster care, who are not placed

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together in their foster home, back together to keep their sibling bond strong. Foster care is so hard, with so many losses, and we feeling siblings shouldn’t lose contact with each other in the process. We will provide six one-week camps this summer at Cerro Tranquilo. That’s just one of several initiatives we are launching this year!

Our 2020 vision also includes growth at Davidson Farms. It’s shaping up to be an amazing year of serving our kids thanks to our amazing community that invests in our kids!

One of our biggest needs is for foster/adoptive parents. Should becoming one be part of your 2020 plan? I invite you to start the journey at kidstolove.org.

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Scott Leitstein is a walking, talking miracle. Besides twice fighting cancer, the 56-year-old has had two partial knee replacements and six orthoscopic surgeries, along with the removal of his appendix and gallbladder, plus surgeries to repair a detached retina and hernia.

Despite the trauma he has endured both physically and mentally, Leitstein is as active today as he’s ever been.

“I’m the eldest in the small group of people who work out three nights a week for 90 minutes each at Body Creations Sports Performance and Fitness,” said Leitstein. “Staying active like I have has opened my eyes to realize what my body can do. I’m wanting to improve my lifestyle and stay healthy so I can be around to see my kids.”

Leitstein and his wife, Bobbie, have been married for 30 years and have three sons, ages 29, 25 and 23. The youngest two played baseball at Bob Jones High, as the Leitstein family moved to Madison 26 years ago from south Florida. For the past 10 years Leitstein has been a coach in the rookie and minor leagues of the Madison Baseball Association – a favorite hobby.

Leitstein’s story of health battles is interwoven with reconnecting with his estranged father. After his parents divorced several years ago, he had no contact nor relationship with his father – until one day Leitstein’s uncle called to tell him his father was dying from prostate cancer. Leitstein picked up the phone and spoke with his father and partially healed the wounds they each had from years ago.

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I’m the eldest in the small group of people who work out three nights a week for 90 minutes each at Body Creations Sports Performance and Fitness.

Staying active like I have has opened my eyes to realize what my body can do. I’m wanting to improve my lifestyle and stay healthy so I can be around to see my kids.

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One week later, Leitstein, too, tested positive for prostate cancer. In March 2011 he had his prostate removed and, through his recovery, stayed in touch with Andy McCloy of Body Creations. Two of Leitstein’s sons had worked out under McCloy. He became even closer friends with McCloy when he began to work out so he could lose weight, as Leitstein had ballooned to his highest weight of 215 pounds. Through a range of physical activities and meal prepping, the 5-foot-5 Leitstein now weighs in at 190 pounds.

“I go through a battery of workouts set up so I don’t injury myself,” said Leitstein.

“The programs mirror those of elite athletes, and the entire setting is like a family, as you’re accountable for what you do. When I miss a night, I feel bad because I feel I’m letting them down.”

In March 2016, Leitstein had a cancer relapse and went through 12 weeks of intense radiation treatments. Three times a week he endured the 20-minute sessions at Clearview Cancer Institute. Every six months he has blood work completed, and March 2020 will mark four years he’s been in remission.

Leitstein has a nickname of Mighty Mouse, given to him because of his yellow, black and red tattoo he’s had 15 years on his right leg. While going through the concentrated programs at Body Creations, McCloy would joke with Leitstein about his tattoo and jokingly said if Leitstein would get a tattoo of the Body Creations logo, he could work out for free. Taking the joke more as a challenge, Leitstein had the black and red BCI logo shield tattooed on his right calf.

“For me, it means something special, as they’ve been with me through all of my health issues and the death of my mother two years ago of bone cancer,” said Leitstein. “This has become a lifestyle, and I’m prepared to face whatever life throws at me. My goal is to live. I could be upset and do nothing, but instead I’ve survived by the way I’ve approached everything that has happened. I tell others to not stop living because having an illness or sickness doesn’t mean the world needs to stop.”

For Leitstein, his world continues to evolve through his involvement as a purchasing agent, youth baseball coach, father, husband and, among other health issues, a cancer survivor – a true walking miracle.

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Madison Hospital expands surgical offerings

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Mary Lynne Wright President Madison Hospital

As 2020 gets under way, it’s a good time to reflect on the growth of our surgery program at Madison Hospital.

Since opening our doors eight years ago, it has been our mission to provide the community with access to a broad range of surgical procedures performed by the region’s top specialists. Just in the past year or so, we have welcomed seven new surgical specialists to our talented team: plastic and reconstructive surgeon Tony L. Weaver, from Huntsville Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; general surgeon Veeraiah Siripurapu, from Huntsville Hospital Valley Surgical Associates; urologic surgeons Joseph P. Hicks, Joseph A. Pettus, Paul J. Zbell and Ryan D. Black, from North Alabama Urology; and head and neck surgeon Sundeep Alapati, from North Alabama ENT Associates.

Dr. Alapati grew up in Huntsville and has come back home to practice after completing his surgical

fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

We now have 38 active surgeons representing the following specialties: general surgery, head and neck surgery, endoscopic procedures, joint replacement surgery, OBGYN surgery, pediatric dental surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine surgery, urological surgery and vascular surgery.

A growing surgery program requires a lot of space.

We were fortunate to be able to covert two former endoscopy suites into regular operating rooms, giving us a total of seven ORs. All outpatient endoscopy procedures have been moved to our new Endoscopy Center in the Madison Medical I building.

It’s an exciting time at Madison Hospital, and even more improvements are coming in 2020. Stay tuned.

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EDUCATION

In praise of NBCT

Robert V. Parker Superintendent Madison City Schools

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Every time I walk into a school, I smile at all the stars.

The stars, of course, are our students. The teachers and support staff members are stars also. The stars I want to talk about today, however, are the silver stars displayed on the walls of our schools and at Central Office. Each star represents one of our educators who has attained National Board Certification.

This past year, 13 of our teachers completed the demanding requirements to attain National Board Certification. This new batch brought our total to 73 NBCTs in the district. I am proud to say MCS has among the highest number of NBCTs of any school system in Alabama, regardless of size. Several dozen more of our teachers are currently in the NBC process.

The silver stars are a fitting way to recognize teachers who have taken the initiative to undergo this rigorous certification program our district highly supports.

All of our teachers are dedicated to their profession, and they all remain dedicated to personal and professional growth. They meet collaboratively, attend conferences and participate in webinars – all with the goal to better themselves. Teachers are members of learning communities – and like other professionals, teachers should not stop learning after earning their teaching certification.

National Board Certification is one professional development option that has gained momentum in Madison City. Its mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning through a voluntary advanced certification. It is a teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure, using national standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do.

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The NBC program is a four-step process consisting of the following: 1. A test, often referred to as content knowledge assessment.

2. A critical look at instructional practices dependent on individual students’ needs.

3. A deep dive into the individual’s teaching practices and learning environment. This includes video recordings of the teacher interacting with students in the classroom, as well as a reflection through self-analysis of one’s teaching style and interaction. Unleashing the power of video as a self-reflection tool is a huge component of NBC because it gives candidates a chance to see themselves as the students would.

4. A final, student-centered, detailed look at the ins and outs of the teaching practice.

National Board Certification reinforces the concept of teachers as learners. It also helps them in developing a deeper understanding of their subject matter and the best practices for teaching. Those two aspects combined create quite a powerful force in the classroom.

MCS is dedicated to helping our teachers achieve their National Board Certification by offering work sessions as well as mentors who have proven to be an invaluable piece of the process.

I’ll close with what one of our high school teachers said after going through the program. “The National Board process is a rigorous reminder of all that an excellent teacher needs to be. It requires a teacher to evaluate all they do and why. National Board encourages reflection to recognize mistakes and correct them in a manner that best supports students. Going through the process of certification cements the regular practice of reflection and correction, and this is something all National Board teachers have in common, no matter the grade level or subject area.”

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PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED 1. Sgt. Ricardo McCants 2. Sgt. Jamar Miles, Sgt. Tanner Ward, SRO Ralph Dawe and Lt. Nick McRae 3. Officer Jeremy McKinney 4. Lt. Nick McRae 5. Detective Marcus Scroggins 6. Sgt. Weston Taets 7. Detective Danny Pettus, Sgt. Jon Stout, Officer Camron Gillespie, Detective Wes Grigsby and Officer Coleby Pressnell

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Madison Chamber of Commerce connections

The Madison Chamber offers many benefits to help grow our member businesses!

The Madison Chamber serves our member businesses by offering them some free and low-cost benefits like these: Chamber Blog Provide a tip for the Chamber Blog of the Month to educate business and community members about your product or service! The monthly blogs are approximately 250 words and are featured in our monthly e-newsletter, sent out as an e-blast, posted on Facebook and linked to the Chamber website home page to maximize exposure across digital media.

Madison Chamber Social Media Postings Need to get the word out about your business? We can help!

Just email your content to felecia@madisonalchamber.com, and we’ll post it to our social media channels and boost your exposure.

Member Spotlight with E-Newsletter and Radio Time Share your story with the community! Spotlight Businesses enjoy a professionally-written 300-400-word profile prominently featured in our monthly e-newsletter.

Advertise in the Chamber’s Monthly E-Newsletter Place an ad in our monthly e-newsletter, which reaches 3,000plus business and community members. Ads include company logo/photo, company description or current special, business address if desired and a link to the member’s website or Facebook page. Sign up for 12 months of ad space and customize the messaging each month! Stay top of mind in the community without busting your advertising budget.

Custom E-blasts to the Chamber’s Mailing List Looking to stand out from the crowd? Send a custom e-blast to our 3,000-plus member mailing list! Create your own ad or let us create one for you. Purchase a set and spread them throughout the year of your annual membership for targeted exposure.

For more info on other benefits, visit our website at www.madisonalchamber.com. If you’re interested in your business becoming a member, contact merrill@madisonalchamber.com.

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Ribbon Cutting and Meet and Greet for MCC member The P.I.L.L. Method – Don Daniels, owner.

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A curated guide to Madison dining

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Madison Living magazine offers this curated restaurant listing as a service to its readers. Broken down alphabetically, this directory does not list every restaurant in town. The guide is updated regularly, but we recommend you call ahead to check hours, prices and other details. Suggestions from readers are welcome; please contact us at dining@madisonlivingmagazine.com.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items plus brunch sandwiches & a specials board.

7504 Hwy. 72 W. 256-430-5476 Sat - Sun 7am-2pm Apple Lane Farms Apple Lane, a restaurant known for their honey glazed hams and overstuffed sandwiches, has locations in Tanner (Decatur) and Madison, Alabama.

8580 Madison Boulevard 256-774-8181 Mon - Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Closed Sunday Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

302 Hughes Road 256-772-3441 Mon - Thurs 11am-12am; Fri- Sat 11am-1pm; Sun 11am-11pm Arby’s Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.

7785 Highway 72 W 256-864-2303 8817 Madison Blvd 256-772-7465 Sun - Thurs 10am-12am; Fri - Sat 10am-1am Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.

7830 Highway 72 W 256-722-5755 Sun - Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10pm Beignet Cafe At Beignet Cafe we serve up some of your favorite New Orleans dishes with a Southern flair. Indulge in fresh beignets, Po’ Boys, jambalaya, gumbo and more!

1591 A Hughes Road 256-325-3820 Sun, Tues - Thurs 7am-2pm; Fri - Sat 7am-8pm; Closed Monday Bishop’s Westside Pub & Grill Local pub featuring live music and bar food.

12110 County Line Road 256-325-1069 Sat - Sun 10am-2am

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Bruegger’s Cafe/bakery chain preparing small-batch, New York-style bagels, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches.

347 Hughes Road 256-258-0880 Mon - Fri 5:30am-3pm; Sat 6am-3pm; Sun 7am-3pm Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.12143 County Line Road 256-325-6690 Sun - Sat 12pm-9pm Buenavista Mexican Cantina Madison Mexican street food & Tex Mex favorites served in a convivial atmosphere with tequila drinks.8217 Highway 72 W 256-837-8226 Sun - Thurs 11-9; Fri - Sat 11-10 Burger King Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes, plus breakfast.

8895 Madison Boulevard 256-772-3735 375 Hughes Road 256-461-4080 Mon - Thurs 5:30am-12am; Fri - Sat 5:30am-2am; Sun 6am-12am Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen Fast, casual seafood restaurant chain serving fish & seafood dishes, plus sides & desserts.9088 Madison Boulevard 256-461-0397Sun - Thurs 10:30am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10:30-11pm Casa Blanca Local Mexican chain offering a menu of classic dishes & a full bar in a casual, traditional space.7830 Highway 72 W 256-864-0360 Sun - Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10pm CD’s Pub and Grille Local pub featuring live music and bar food.

107 Arlington Drive 256-772-9133 Sun - Sat 11am-2am

Chapala Authentic Mexican Local Mexican chain offering a menu of classic dishes & a full bar.

12090 County Line Road 256-232-4026 Sun - Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10pm Chicken Salad Chick At Chicken Salad Chick, our food is made fresh and served from the heart. Come in or order online to discover our delicious variety of fresh, craveable flavors!

7709 Highway 72 256-325-1041 Mon - Sat 10am-8pm; Closed Sunday China Buffet Spacious, no-frills venue offering all-you-can-eat Chinese dishes, sushi & hibachi grill fare.

9016 Madison Boulevard 256-461-7766 Mon - Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm; Sun 11:30am-9:30pm China Star Chinese food to take out & eat in.

7950 Highway 72 W, Suite J 256-430-0834 Mon - Tues 3pm-10pm; Wed - Sun 10am-10pm Clyde’s BBQ BBQ from Alabama with a personal twist.

12181 County Line Road 256-715-7823 Mon - Thurs 11-8; Fri - Sat 11-9 Cork & Crust Pizzeria + Wine Bar Allow the only certified Sommelier in Madison assist you with finding the perfect drink to ...

Cork & Crust will be your favorite spot to bring the family or a date.

12120 County Line Road 256-801-9463 Lunch: Tues - Sun 11am-2pm; Dinner: Tues - Thurs, Sat 4pm-9pm; Fri 4pm-8pm Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

120 Cleghorn Boulevard 256-461-7670 Sun - Thurs 6am-10pm; Fri - Sat 6am-11pm

THE MADISON LIVING RESTAURANT GUIDE Cricket’s Popular sports bar with outdoor seating is a group-friendly draw for burgers, wings & cheese fries.

3810-L Sullivan Street 256-464-3777 Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner: Mon - Sat 5pm-9pm; Closed Sunday Cuban Cafe Family owned and operated, made from scratch, authentic cuban cuisine.

Promenade Point Parkway #195 256-970-4877 Lunch: 11-3 Tues - Sun; Dinner: Tues - Thurs 5-8:30, Fri-Sat 5-9:30, Sun 5-8 Dairy Queen Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.

7584 Highway 72 W 256-890-0802 Sun - Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10am-11pm 11128 County Line Rd(256) 325-2740 Sun - Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10am-11pm Daylight Donuts Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.

3810 Sullivan Street 256-542-3211 Mon - Sat 5am-4pm; Sun 6:30am-1pm Domino’s Pizza Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

437 Hughes Road 256-772-9000 Sun - Thurs 9:30am-12pm; Fri - Sat 9:30am-1am 8800 Hwy 72 W 256-830-8333 Sun - Thurs 10am-12pm; Fri - Sat 10am-1am Donatos Pizza Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs. “Every piece is important.”

8000 Madison Boulevard 256-772-6789 Sun - Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10am-11pm Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza Warehouselike pizzeria with wood-fired ovens turning out a variety of pies, plus patio seating.

107 Brookridge Drive 256-830-8358 Mon - Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-8pm Edo Japanese Restaurant Casual Japanese restaurant serving sushi, udon & nabemono with a full bar & optional tatami seating.

104 Intercom Drive 256-772-0360 Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-1:30pm; Dinner: Mon - Sat 5pm-9:30pm Firehouse Subs The best sub sandwiches - steaming hot subs, cold subs. We offer a variety of subs and salads under 500 calories, plus catering. For lunch or dinner.

8572 Madison Boulevard, Suite S 256-774-8028 1079 Balch Road, Suite A 256-325-0231 Sun - Sat 10:30am-9pm Fresh Start Cafe Organic, non gmo all natural brunch health conscious and coffee, gluten free and vegan friendly.

7559 US-72 Suite #111 256-325-3944 Mon - Fri 7am-3pm; Sat - Sun 9am-5pm

Fresh Traditions at Port of Madison Continental cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

9035 Madison Boulevard 256-772-7170 Breakfast: Mon - Fri 6am-10am; Sat - Sun 7am10am; Dinner: Sun - Sat 5pm-10pm Fulin’s Asian Cuisine At Fulin’s Asian Cuisine you’ll discover a fabulous menu inspired by our culture and brought to life by people from all across the world.

Shoppes of Madison 256-721-7005 Sun - Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10:30pm Goodland Pour House NEW A casual, family friendly, neighborhood gastropub. Affordable, chef inspired, modern American comfort food.

Rotating taps of local and regional craft beers.

12110 County Line Road, Suite A 256-325-0316 Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner: Mon – Thurs 4pm-9pm, Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 4:30pm-10pm, Sun 4:30pm-9pm; Brunch: Sat – Sun 10:30am-2:30pm Grounded Coffee Local coffee house serving hand crafted third wave coffee. Community center with events, music, games, art, and more.

12120 County Line Road 256-258-9637 Mon - Fri 6am-6pm; Sat 7am-5pm; Closed Sun Guadaljara Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Quesadillas, margaritas & other classic fare offered in an unpretentious cantina.

8572 Madison Boulevard 256-774-1401 Sun - Tues 10:30am-9pm; Wed - Thurs 10:30am-9:30pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am-10pm Gyro Uno Enjoy an authentic Greek salad at Gyro Uno in Madison, where classic regional fare is featured throughout the menu.

8498 Madison Boulevard 256-325-0346 Mon - Sat 10:30-8pm; Closed Sunday Handels Ice Cream Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt makes ice cream fresh every day at every store, using only the finest ingredients!

207 Tyro Circle Hardee’s/Red Burrito of Madison Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

8827 Madison Boulevard 256-772-3270 5870 Wall Triana Highway 256-722-0220 Mon - Thurs 4am-10pm; Fri - Sat 4am-11pm; Sun 5am-10pm Haru Korean & Sushi This family-owned restaurant serves Korean food that is fresh, flavorful and authentic.

8760 Madison Boulevard 256-270-9677 Lunch: 11-2 Mon - Sat; Dinner: Mon - Sat 4:30-8 Hunt Club Burgers N Grill The Hunt Club serves up burgers, including wild game, hot dogs and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. Dine in or on the patio. Kids are welcome.

10871 County Line Road 256-542-3266 10:30-9 Mon-Wed; Closed Thurs

I Love Sushi I LOVE SUSHI has something for everyone from our extensive Japanese Cuisine menu with unique, exciting and creative sushi rolls, sashimi and daily specials.

8429 Highway 72 W 256-325-8818 Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-2pm, Sat - Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon - Thurs 5pm-9:30pm, Fri - Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-9pm Jack’s Fast-food chain serving standard American eats such as burgers, fries & milkshakes.

145 Hughes Road 256-461-4114 7845 Hwy 72 W 256-964-9754 Mon - Sat 5am-10pm; Sun 6am-10pm Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

7690 U.S. Highway 72 W 256-864-9997 Sun - Sat 11am-10pm Joe Moes Ba-Ba-Que Local barbeque restaurant.

9076 Madison Blvd Suite A 256-325-1211 Tues - Sat 11am-7pm KFC Fast-food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.

8966 Madison Boulevard 256-772-7010 7874 Highway 72 W 256-830-1964 Sun - Sat 10am-10pm Krystal Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids’ meals.

8790 Madison Boulevard W 256-772-8993 Sun - Sat: Open 24 hours!

La Placita Mexican Grill Brightly painted cantina doles out familiar Mexican grub, plus lunch specials & a children’s menu.

401 Hughes Road 256-464-3994 Tues - Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-8pm; Closed Monday Las Trojas Cantina Colorful Mexican outpost for fajitas, tacos & ample margaritas & beers in a casual cantina.

7840 Highway 72 W 256-430-1551 Mon - Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri - Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm Lawlers Barbecue Cooked slow... Served fast! Local BBQ chain serving St. Louis-style ribs, sandwiches & comfort sides in a casual setting.

544 Hughes Road 256-772-0590 1079 Balch Road Suite 256-217-1767 Mon - Sat 10:30am-8pm; Closed Sunday Liberated Specialty Foods Let us help you take your diet Beyond Paleo@.

Liberated® Specialty Foods sells quality, homemade products for your dietary needs.

9048 Segers Road 256-226-0726 Mon - Fri 7am-2pm

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THE MADISON LIVING RESTAURANT GUIDE Little Libby’s Catfish & Diner Old-fashioned restaurant cooking up countrystyle Southern eats, with a focus on fried seafood.

234 Lime Quarry Road 256-772-0191 Mon 10am-3pm; Tues - Wed 10am-8pm; Thurs - Sat 10am-8:30pm; Sun 10am-3:30pm Madison House of Pizza New York style pizzeria plus calzones, sandwiches, pasta, and more!

8644 Madison Boulevard 256-542-3311 Mon - Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri - Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-8pm Madison Station Bar & Grill Featuring Live Music, Karaoke, Billiards, Sportz Zone Projection HD’s, Great Food, Patio Bar, Cold Beer, Drinks + All Adult.

8694 Madison Boulevard, Suite J 256-325-1333 Mon - Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 4pm-12am Madison Taproom Madison Taproom features craft beers & ciders on 28 taps. We also offer packaged beer, cider, mead, wine, and craft soda. Our selection features options both locally and globally.

7407 Highway 72 W, Ste G 256-384-0662 Mon - Thurs 10am-9pm; Fri - Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 12pm-6pm Main Street Cafe Main Street Cafe is located in Madison Historic District in the former city hall/jail serving southern gourmet food at its finest.

Local favorites include Meatloaf, Poulet de Normandie, Georgia Chicken, Bourbon Glazed Pork Medallions, Blackened or Grilled Salmon Salad along with daily lunch and dinner.

Mainstreetcafemadison.com 101 Main Street 256-461-8096 Lunch: Mon - Sat 11am-2pm; Dinner: Wed - Thurs 5pm-8pm, Fri - Sat 5pm-9pm; Closed - Sunday Mangia Italian Restaurant Warm, family-friendly eatery offering Italian grub such as pies, salads, sandwiches & calzones.

2007 Hughes Road 256-721-7462 Sun - Sat 10am-9pm Marco’s Pizza Enjoy authentic Italian quality pizza. Dough made fresh every day. Sauce from the original Giammarco recipe. Order online for delivery or carry-out.

7559 US 72 West 256-864-2019 Sun - Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri - Sat 11am-11pm 11156 County Line Rd(256) 325-1054 Sun - Thurs 10:30am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am-11pm McDonald’s Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.

8005 Highway 72 W 256-772-9584 Sun - Sat 5am-12pm 8841 Madison Boulevard 256-772-0099 Mon - Thurs 5am-1am; Fri 5am-12am; Sat 24 hours; Sun 4am-1am 11178 County Line Rd (256) 772-7766 Sun - Sat 5am-12pm

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Metro Diner Metro Diner is the kind of place you’re proud to take out-of-towners. Once you walk in, you feel like a local. We serve comfort food with flair.

Serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

7620 US Highway 72 Suite A 256-929-6541 Mon - Sat 7am-9pm; Sun 7am-8pm Mia’s Cafe At Mia’s Cafe in Madison, AL we offer homemade breakfast, daily specials and warm and friendly customer service.

30694 Hwy 72 W B 256-233-4223 Mon - Fri 7am-8pm; Sat 6am-2pm; Sun 7am-2pm MOD Pizza MOD Madison serves up personal-size artisan-style pizzas and salads for lunch and dinner. Customize your order from over 30 ingredients – classic to seasonal, and lots of delicious stuff in between.

7626 US Hwy 72, Suite 101 256-970-4441 Sun - Thurs 10:30am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am-11pm Old Black Bear Brewing Company Brewing is our life, beer is our water so don’t waste time drinking other things.

212 Main Street 256-850-4639Mon - Thurs 4pm-11pm; Fri - Sat 11-11; Sun 10-4 Old Greenbrier Restaurant Homey BBQ spot for chicken fingers, hushpuppies & fried catfish on an open, farm-adjacent property.

27028 Old Hwy 20 256-351-1800Sun - Sat 10am-8:30pm Old Mexico Casual Mexican restaurant in Madison.

140 Browns Ferry Rd(256) 464-6044 Sun - Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10pm Outback Steakhouse The home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks and Aussie hospitality. Enjoy steak, chicken, ribs, fresh seafood & our famous Bloomin’ Onion.

7640 Highway 72 W 256-895-0257 Mon - Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri - Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm Panda Express From our world famous Orange Chicken to our health-minded Wok Smart™ selections, Panda Express defines American Chinese cuisine with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Freshly prepared. Every day.

8598 Hwy 72 West 256-890-8873 Sun - Thurs 10:30am-9:30pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am-10pm Panera Bread Food served in our warm, welcoming fast-casual bakery-cafe, by people who care. At Panera Bread Madison, that’s good eating and that’s why we’re serving clean food without artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors or colors from artificial sources.

8179 Highway 72 West 256-721-7831 Mon - Thurs 6am-9pm; Fri 6am-9:30pm; Sat - Sun 6:30am-9:30pm Papa John’s Pizza Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.

12100 County Line Road Ste B 256-772-3111 Mon - Thurs 10am-11pm; Fri - Sat 10am-12pm; Sun 11am-11pm

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake pizza is the best pizza because we make our dough from scratch, grate our mozzarella, and hand slice our veggies, every day.

7830 U.S. Highway 72 West 256-830-4441 4577 Wall Triana Hwy A102 256-464-3600 Sun - Sat 11am-9pm Pizza Hut Family-friendly chain known for its made-toorder pizzas.

8830 Madison Boulevard 256-772-8897 7950 Hwy 72 W (256) 721-5640 Sun - Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri - Sat 11am-12pm Piper & Leaf x Strong Station “This is a Family Run Tea Company” A4, 7504 Hwy 72 W 256-929-8887 Mon - Sat 9am-9pm; Closed Sunday Rick’s BBQ Regional BBQ restaurant.

7929 Highway 72 256-325-5907 Mon - Sat 10:30am-9pm; Closed Sun Rita’s Italian Ice Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counterserve chain with a range of other cold treats.

8046 Highway 72 West 256-970-4848 Mon - Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12pm-10pm Rocket City Craft Beer Offers a rotating selection of craft beers on draft, as well as a huge selection of cans and bottles to take home.

1079 Balch Rd. Suite F 256-489-0807 Mon - Thurs 12pm-10pm; Fri - Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 12pm-8pm Rocket Republic Brewing “One small sip for man, one giant taste for mankind.”

289 Production Avenue 256-325-4677 Sun - Thurs 3pm-9pm; Fri - Sat 3pm-12pm Rome2Greece Freshly Made Mediterranean 1591 Hughes Road 256-325-0925 Tues - Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-3pm; Closed Monday Saffron Indian Restaurant Laid-back, halal eatery offering North & South Indian staples, plus an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.

12090 County Line Rd., Suite J 256-233-1085 Lunch: Tues - Fri 11am-2pm; Sat - Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Tues - Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri - Sat 5pm-9:30pm, Sun 5pm-9pm; Closed Monday Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant Saigon restaurant offers authentic Vietnamese Cuisine in the warm friendly atmosphere.

8760 Madison Boulevard (P&Q) 256-772-0202 Sun - Sat 11am-9pm Sakura Japanese Steak House Sakura japanese steakhouse & sushi bar, located in Madison, AL serves the highest quality in steaks, seafood, sushi and poultry.

12090-P County Line Road 256-233-6955 Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner: Mon - Thurs 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9:30pm

THE MADISON LIVING RESTAURANT GUIDE Sam & Greg’s Pizzeria Gelateria Relaxed, two-level eatery offering pies, sandwiches & other fare alongside Italian ice cream.

364 Hughes Road 256-772-9888 Mon - Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri - Sat 11-10; Sun 11-8 Schlotzsky’s Deli A menu with something for everyone as long as they like sandwiches, soups, flatbreads, salads, macs, and more.

8969 Madison Boulevard 256-464-5300 Sun - Sat 10:30am-9pm Smashburger Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

8135 Highway 72 W, Suite C 256-726-0031 Sun - Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10pm Smokey’s BBQ Counter-serve eatery offering generous BBQ plates & classic sides in a casual, woodsy setting.

8071 Highway 72 W 256-721-0300 Mon - Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 10:30am-3pm Sonic Drive In Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

3763 Sullivan Street 256-464-3138 Mon - Fri 6am-12am; Sat 7am-12am; Sun 8am-12am 11396 County Line Rd 256-777-6639 Mon - Sat 6am-12am; Sun 7am-12am 7871 Highway 72 W 256-895-0063 Mon - Sat 7am-12am; Sun 8am-12am Starbucks Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

7779 Highway 72 W 256-430-2393 Sun - Sat 5am-10pm Steak Out (Highway 72 W) Delivery-only chain offering grilled steak, chicken & shrimp plus sandwiches, salads & lunch deals.

7143-D Highway 72 W 256-721-1515 23-A Shelton Road 256-772-3030 Mon - Thurs 10:30am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am-11pm Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet Festive, kid-centric chain offering build-your-own pizza, a buffet & a game room.

5510 Promenade Point Parkway NW 256-325-9009 Sun - Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri - Sat 11am-10pm Subway Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

7950 Highway 72 W, Suite B256-430-3426 Sun - Sat 9am-10pm 347-B Hughes Road 256-461-1021 Mon - Fri 7am-10pm; Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 9am-10pm 10971 County Line Road, Suite A 256-461-4191 Mon - Fri 7am-9:30pm; Sat 8am-9:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm 25025 Chase Farm Boulevard 256-584-8100 Mon - Fri 7am-9:30pm; Sat 8am-9:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm

Sunny Street Cafe Casual regional chain serving hearty American fare for breakfast & lunch, with gluten-free options.

7143 Highway 72 W 256-213-7120 Sun - Sat 6:30am-2pm Sweet Charlie’s Gourmet rolled ice cream.

7626 Highway 72 W(256) 325-0616 Sun - Thurs 12pm-10pm; Fri - Sat 12pm-11pm Taco Bell Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

7940 Highway 72 256-721-1312 Sun - Thurs 6:30am-2pm; Sat - Sun 6:30am-4am 8860 Madison Boulevard 256-772-8055 Sun - Thurs 7am-2am; Fri - Sat 7am-3am Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Comfy chain eatery providing made-to-order gyros & other Mediterranean dishes plus beer & wine.

105 Brookridge Drive 256-724-6554 Sun - Sat 10:30am-9pm Ted’s Bar-B-Q Smoked All Night Bar B Q offered at three locations in North Alabama, Five Points, Madison Blvd. and University Drive.

8780 Madison Boulevard 256-772-6500 Mon - Sat 6:30am-8pm; Closed Sunday Tenders Chicken tenders, smoked wings and fries have made this restaurant a local favorite.

101 Intercom Drive 256-464-7811 Mon - Thurs 10:30am-9pm The Dessert Fork​ The Dessert Fork is a dessert café that provides a variety of made-from-scratch desserts for your personal enjoyment. You can dine-in and enjoy our free Wi-Fi or take your confections to go.

107 Brookridge Drive Ste E2 256-970-4979 Mon - Sat 8am-7pm; Closed Sunday The Juicery Drink Healthy... Feel Awesome 7504 Hwy 72 W Unit A5 256-584-2348 Mon - Fri 7am-7:30pm; Sat 9:30am-7:30pm; Sun 9:30am-2:30pm The Stem & Stein Relaxed hangout featuring a sizable wine & craft beer selection, plus weekly tastings & live music.

10871 County Line Road, Suite B 256-325-3779 Mon - Thurs 3pm-10pm; Fri - Sat 3pm-11pm Shrimp Basket The Shrimp Basket is a family-friendly restaurant that offer locations in five states across the Southeast with a beach atmosphere and serves delicious seafood.

1079 Balch Road 256-970-4330 Mon - Fri 7am-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-8pm

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Casual, health-conscious chain cafe featuring custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

7814 Hwy 72 W 256-542-9700 Sun - Thurs 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 10pm Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Customers can build their own pizzas & salads, assembly-line style, at this family-friendly chain.

8048 Highway 72 W. 256-430-2388 Sun - Thurs 11am-8pm; Fri - Sat 11am-9pm Waffle House Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

8979 Madison Boulevard 256-772-9540 1635 Hughes Road 256-890-1276 Open 24 hours!

Wendy’s Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.

8814 Madison Boulevard W 256-772-0502 Sun - Thurs 10am-1pm; Fri - Sat 10am-2pm 7782 Highway 72 W 256-890-0310 Sun - Sat 10am-1pm 11300 County Line Rd 256-772-1345 Sun - Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri - Sat 10am-11pm Which Which? Superior Sandwiches Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches serves custom-crafted sandwiches, wraps and salads with over 60 toppings to create a masterpiece.

Get your wich on!

8064 Madison Pike 256-464-3628 Mon - Sat 6am-10pm; Sun 6am-9pm Wings to Go No-frills chain offering Buffalo wings with many different sauces, plus salads & sandwiches.

8572 Madison Boulevard, Suite U 256-461-0358 Mon - Thurs 10:30am-9:30pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am-10pm; Sun 11am-9:30pm Zaxby’s Absolutely craveable, daringly zesty, made-toorder chicken fingers, wings and more. This is gonna be good.

100 Ivory Place 256-461-0026 8586 Hwy 72 W 256-722-5565 Sun - Sat 10:30am-10pm

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