by Lonnie Turner » Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:09 pm
I was riding my bike back from the Poorcastle fest at Apocalypse Brewing about 3:15 today when I spotted a commercial cargo truck in front of the old Baxter Station. A work crew was there and I spoke with a friendly, loquacious gentleman heading the team. He told me he's started work remodeling the place for his sister, who owned DeVino's downtown. Plans are gelling, likely to be pub / American cuisine with an eye to being open for lunch until late at night. The latter, he says, to fill a gap in service in this town as there are few places open very late. No name yet, at least none he shared, but he figures it'll be ready to go in about two months.
He showed me around inside a bit, in the old dining areas, bar and kitchen. It's like King Tut's tomb, apparently locked up by the authorities exactly as it was on the last day of business. There's a musty odor and a layer of dust on everything including the bottles in the fully stocked bar. The new proprietor has also recruited a cook from one of the more fine dining establishments in town.