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Moeโs Original BBQ reopens in Lakeview after fire [Photos]
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Great news! Popular late-night hang-out and barbecue joint Moeโs Original BBQ in Lakeview is back and better than ever. After a seven-month hiatus brought on by a fire, the longtime Lakeview restaurant is officially reopening its doors todayโThursday, February 20.
Moeโs Original BBQ reopening iconic Lakeview location
On a Saturday afternoon in June of last year, the smoker at the Lakeview location of Moeโs Original BBQ caught fire. Luckily, no one was injuredโhowever, the fire damaged the building and caused Moeโs to temporarily close its doors.
โThere was smoke damage, water damage and fire damage throughout the buildingโand this is a building thatโs over 100 years old.โ
Cody Sellers, General Manager, Moeโs Original BBQ
Once the smoke cleared, the Moeโs team picked up the pieces and began a comprehensive renovation.
โWeโve made a lot of effort to retain the character of Moeโs; we repainted the walls the same color and put art right back where it was before the fire. When you walk in, you wonโt feel like itโs a completely new place.โ
Cody Sellers, General Manager, Moeโs Original BBQ
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However, the Moeโs team did use the renovation as an opportunity to make several changes to the restaurant, such as expanding doorways to make the interior feel more spacious and completely rebuilding the patioโnow all one level.
โWe made a handful of alterations to make the space more inviting to customers and more functional to employees. Itโs an old, dated house with a lot of character!โ
Cody Sellers, General Manager, Moeโs Original BBQ
Moeโs Original BBQ is back in Lakeview
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After a long journey, Moeโs Original BBQ is finally reopening its doors in Lakeview.
โIt was humbling to hear how much we were missed. Itโs been incredible to hear how this place has touched so many lives. I even met my wife here and proposed to her here; Moeโs is just a special place that has some really treasured memories for so many people.โ
Cody Sellers, General Manager, Moeโs Original BBQ
Moeโs Original BBQ will have a soft opening today, then reopen with normal business hours starting Friday, February 21.
- Moeโs Original BBQ: 205.252.5888 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Address: 731 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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