New 'homegrown hangout' planned for Gladys at Lucas

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John Wilson believes Beaumont is craving a homegrown hangout place.

That's why he bought the property at the corner of Gladys Street and W. Lucas Drive.

"It's in everybody's backyard," he said of the location. "It just screams restaurant."

A number of you have written to me asking about the visible construction going on at the address.

Wilson said he intends to open J. Wilson's in the 4,000-square-foot building in July.

The new restaurant will offer made-from-scratch meals and seasonal beer, he said.

Wilson hopes his new place will become a neighborhood hangout, where friends can meet for brunch, comfort food or drinks.

"The buzz is good," he said of the feedback he's been getting. "Beaumont is wanting a homegrown, quality place."

Wilson said his menu will include Cajun, Southern, Mexican and pasta dishes. And everything will be made from scratch, including the breads to Andouille sausage, said Wilson. He also wants to source his products locally, he said.

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New 'homegrown hangout' planned for Gladys at Lucas