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Video: Big Woodrow’s demolished to make room for new establishment
The restaurant served as an icon within the metropolis for greater than 25 years earlier than being closed in 2015.
HOUSTON — After being deserted for almost seven years, the constructing that after served as the house for Huge Woodrow’s was demolished Friday morning.
The constructing positioned on the nook of Chimney Rock and Fairdale Lane got here down simply after 7:30 a.m.
The restaurant served as an icon within the metropolis for greater than 25 years earlier than being closed in 2015.
The brand new property house owners goal to revitalize the area with a brand new institution, with a give attention to neighborhood and supporting Houston’s native meals and beverage producers.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that we are saying goodbye to this beloved institution, however I’m excited to make room for one thing new within the coronary heart of the Galleria, that we have now labored in the direction of for a few years,” new property proprietor Dr. Francis Ajayi stated. “At Vacation spot H, we plan to supply patrons a novel number of crafted cocktails and American fare dishes for each urge for food.”
Dr. Ajayi stated he desires the brand new institution to assist native farmers and liquor producers and for it to grow to be a staple in Houston.
Builders plan to interrupt floor for the brand new constructing this summer time and end building by 2023.
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