The economic announcements came one after another in Madison County in 2018. New restaurants, bars and stores seemed to be lining up to join the new developments planned in Huntsville and Madison. Many of them will be opening for business in 2019, and here's a look at the ones opening in 2019.

RCP Companies

Brass Tap

What: Upscale craft beer bar, sports TV, live entertainment

Who: The bar chain is based in Florida

Where: Merchants Square at the corner of Memorial Parkway and Bob Wallace Ave.

When: Early 2019

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Aloft

What: Marriott's Aloft Hotel

Who: RCP Companies with Yedla Management of Huntsville to manage the hotel.

Where: MidCity Huntsville on U.S. 72 near Research Park Boulevard

When: Late 2019

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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

What: High quality massages at affordable prices

Who: Power Brands Hospitality Group

Where: Merchants Square corner of Bob Wallace and Memorial Parkway\

When: Early 2019

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AC Hotel

AC by Marriott

What: A 150-unit boutique hotel

Who: RCP properties

Where: Big Spring Park downtown Huntsville

When: Opening early 2019

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Chuy's Mexican Food

Chuy's Mexican Food

What: Tex-Mex restaurant chain with eateries in many states

Who: RCP Companies

Where: Memorial Parkway at Bob Wallace Avenue

When: Early 2019

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Gemini Kitchen

The Gemini Kitchen + Cocktails

What: A " "polished-casual, modern American restaurant designed to provide an affordable quality dining experience."

Who: Southern Fried Hospitality in partnership with RCP Companies

Where: City Centre at Big Spring in downtown Huntsville

When: Early 2019

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Highpoint Climbing

Highpoint Climbing Gym

What: A 25,000-square-foot climbing gym

Who: Chattanooga-based High Point Climbing and Fitness

Where: MidCity Huntsville on U.S. 72 near Research Park Boulevard

When: Early 2019

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Duluth Trading Co.

Duluth Trading Co.

What: Part of a 46-store chain offering work wear and casual apparel to men and women.

Where: Town Madison, a new development in Madison off I-565

Who: Duluth Trading Co. Inc.

When: 2019

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REI Equipment Co-op

What: A member-owned co-op offering top outdoor gear from major companies

Who: The nationwide REI chain headquartered in Seattle

Where: Mid-City Huntsville just off U.S. 72 near Research Park Boulevard

When: Fall 2019

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Pies and Pints

Pies and Pints

What: A specialty pizza and craft beer restaurant

Where: MidCity Huntsville, a development on U.S. 72 near Research Park Boulevard

Who: Pies & Pints owner Rob Lindeman has 15 stores in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Virginia and Kentucky, as well as Alabama.

When: summer 2019

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Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers

What: A 4,000-square-foot restaurant with chef-inspired full-service restaurant with dining, full-service bar and takeout,

Who: Wahlburgers is owned by reality TV and movie star brothers, Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg.

Where: MidCity Huntsville, a shopping and entertainment district on U.S. 72 near Research Park Boulevard.

When: 2019

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Mazzara's

Mazzara's

What: A fast-casual restaurant serving fresh-made pasta and other traditional Italian food.

Who: Developed by Matt Mell and Stephanie Kennedy-Mell, the couple behind Purveyor and Church Street Wine Shoppe

Where: Stovehouse, the new development in an old stove factory on Governor's Drive.

When: March 2019

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MidCity developers

Dave & Busters

What: A 26,500-square foot food and entertainment venue with hundreds of arcade games and a state of the art sports bar with TVs, food and cocktails.

Who: RCP Companies

Where: MidCity Huntsville, a new development on University Drive near Research Park Boulevard

When: July 2019

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Melt

Melt

What: A Birmingham restaurant specializing in "classic comfort food with a twist"

Where: The Avenue on Jefferson Street in downtown Huntsville

Who: Harriet Despinakis and co-owner Paget Pizitz

When: March 2019

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Matheny Goldman

Von Braun Center Music Hall

What: A 1,200-capacity music hall

Who: The Von Braun Center

Where: Downtown Huntsville

When: Opening is expected in fall 2019

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The Moon Bakeshop

The Moon Bakeshop

What: A family-owned bakery featuring selection of Southern-influenced and European-inspired baked goods along with fresh alternative lunch options.

Where: The Avenue on Jefferson Street in downtown Huntsville

Who: Co-owners Thom and Maddie Watkins

When: Early 2019

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Champy's

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

What: Fried chicken and Southern comfort food

Where: Madison in the old Bison's restaurant location in the Publix shopping center at the corner of Shelton Road and Madison Boulevard

When: Spring of 2019

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Char

Char Restaurant

What: Contemporary Southern-style steakhouse

Where: Merchant's Square at the intersection of Bob Wallace Avenue and Memorial Parkway

Who: 4-Top Hospitality

When: 2019

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Crunkleton and Associates

Oh Crepe

What: Incorporates Japanese flavors and ingredients into traditional crepes.

Where: Stovehouse, an old stovehouse factory being renovated into an entertainment and dining space on Governor's Drive

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When: Spring 2019

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Crunkleton and Associates

Kamodo Ramen

What: Japanese-influenced bowles that allow diners to combine various noodles, sauces, vegetables and meats into a dish.

Where: Stovehouse, the old stove factory being turned into a food and entertainment venue on Governor's Drive

Who: Operated by I Love Sushi partner Chao Fang.

When: Spring 2019

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Crunkleton and Associates

CHOPCHOP Fresh Salads

What: A local fast-casual eatery focused on serving fresh, seasonal salad bowls

Who: Co-owner Yunus Hasan, who has another CHOPCHOP on University Drive

Where: Merchant's Square at the corner of Bob Wallace Avenue and University Drive

When: February 2019

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Crunkleton and Associates

Pourhouse

What: a bohemian, laid-back, upscale, and 'comfortably swanky' bar

Where: Stovehouse, a former stove factory on Governors Drive being converted into a food and entertainment center

Who: Matt Mell and Stephanie Kennedy-Mell, owners of Purveyor in downtown Huntsville

When: March 2019