The background
Owner James Ramsey has lived in the community since 1989. He opened the restaurant as a food truck and catering business in 2016 before launching it as a brick-and-mortar eatery in 2018 at its previous location, 40120 Industrial Park Circle, Georgetown.
Ramsey relocated the restaurant to downtown on May 26, 2022.
The details
The restaurant announced its closure in a Facebook post stating, “It’s time to move on to greener pastures.”
“We fought it and pushed it as long as we possibly could and we just could never turn a profit at the new location,” Ramsey said in a phone call with Community Impact.
Ramsey said the restaurant embodied him and that he will continue to carry a deep love for the community.
“The memories that I've made with the restaurant are amazing,” Ramsey said. “Everything from grilling in the snow on New Year's Eve downtown to being in The Beard Club.”
Throughout its nine and a half years, alongside serving barbecue, plates, sandwiches and sides, the restaurant has created strong bonds with its customer base.
“I've never experienced the amount of loyalty and love that has come in the time we’ve been open,” Ramsey said. “Our regulars were basically family.”
The takeaway
Ramsey said he will always be part of the Georgetown community and wanted to encourage locals to support small businesses now more than ever.
“Lovingly support your local restaurants and businesses,” Ramsey said.
- Closed June 2
- 408 W. University Ave., Georgetown
- www.jimmyvegas.biz
