Category Archives: Hillcrest

The Whole Hog Bringing BBQ to Park Blvd

Get ready to pig out. Local catering company The Whole Hog is opening up its first restaurant in the former Groovy Records space at Park and Robinson. It’s an American regional eatery, specializing in barbecued goods like pork ribs, beef tri-tip, and BBQ chicken. We’ll pause while you salivate.

The Whole Hog

Since these pictures taken a few days ago, they’ve replaced that Groovy Records sign and added some custom planters. They also plan to paint the exterior and remove those awful bars on the windows. We can’t wait to see the finished exterior of this high-profile corner that’s been looking pretty sad for far too long.

The Whole Hog

We used to love getting frozen yogurt at the old Tutti Frutti in this spot, and we think neighbors are going to enjoy being able to grab a bite here once again. We’re excited to see what’s next for this stretch of Park Blvd as the Egyptian Quarter revival continues.

Shawarma House out, Cali O Burgers in

In a space that always seems to be something new, Cali O Burgers is taking over the corner of Richmond and University. Goodbye, Shawarma House—we hardly even knew you.

Cali O Burgers

This is one of those spots that’s always turning over, maybe because of its uninviting strip mall feel. Just in the last few years, it’s been Shawarma House, Kebab King, Jack’s BBQ, and Baby Baby Jack’s. Each of those lasted only for a short time, so best of luck to the folks behind Cali O Burgers!

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