Tommy’s Restaurant Under New Ownership, Kitchen Being Renovated

WEAVERVILLE, NC — Tommy’s Restaurant is under new ownership at 247 N Main St, Weaverville, NC 28787, where new owner Martin Ramirez said he is keeping the restaurant open while remodeling the kitchen. Ramirez told Business Debut he is focused on upgrading the back-of-house without interrupting service.

Ramirez, a veteran restaurateur, has been in the industry since 1997 and has owned seven restaurants in New York City.

What to Expect

Ramirez said guests can expect the restaurant to continue serving during the remodel, with work happening in phases. “The kitchen is a two-part kitchen … I’m just remodeling one at a time while it’s open,” he told Business Debut.

Ramirez said the kitchen project is centered on deep cleaning and making the space easier to maintain. He told Business Debut he is updating worn areas, including walls and floors, and replacing equipment as needed.

The focus of the remodel is to improve the kitchen's overall operations, include cleanliness and efficiency. Regarding the concept and menu for the longstanding business, Ramirez said: “It’s going to be the same menu. It’s not going to change. Nothing’s going to change.”

Opening Timeline

Ramirez said he purchased the restaurant recently, with the closing on November 4. He described the remodel as “slow progress” so it does not interfere with day-to-day operations, and estimated the work is about 25% complete.

He said he is targeting completion by the end of March.

Hours

Hours are listed as 6 a.m.—9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and closed Monday.

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