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Southwood Restuarant remodeling
Nestled and tucked away in the beautiful Piney Woods of south Walker County , Texas , you will find a delightful , quiet family owned and operated business best known for their small eatery , Southwood Restaurant . This delightful little restaurant has become a popular location for many local residents who love home cooked meals , and fresh baked desserts that are made daily and only from fresh ingredients .
Southwood Restaurant opened its doors on December 31 , 2021 . Originally scheduled to open in 2020 , owners James and Shanna Loecken were forced to put their vision on hold due to COVID . Located on Highway 75 South , Southwood Restaurant is not alone on the Southwood complex .
Also located there is Southwood Venues , Southwood Taxidermy and Southwood Wild Game Processing , all owned and operated by James and Shanna .
James and Shanna are both proud graduates of the Huntsville Hornet class of 1996 . James began his cooking career at the Junction Restaurant . He later became a paramedic and retired from Walker County EMS with 18 years of service . Shanna ’ s career spans over 15 years working in the front and back office of many local restaurants . Both James and Shanna knew they always loved cooking and baking fresh , homemade desserts and that one day they would have their own restaurant . When they are
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