Brookwood Village to Welcome Hickory Tavern

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Sept. 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Brookwood Village, a dynamic mixed-use development located in the affluent Mountain Brook and Homewood area of Birmingham, Alabama, today announced that the shopping center would welcome Hickory Tavern to its restaurant mix in 2015.

Hickory Tavern was founded in 1997 and has grown to include 16 locations throughout North and South Carolina. This will mark the company’s first location in Alabama. The restaurant brand is best known for its comfortable and casual dining atmosphere featuring a menu of traditional American fare – and some surprises one wouldn’t expect from a “tavern.” In its bar, Hickory Tavern’s lively atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for social gatherings of any kind. And with a full bar, 40 wine selections and 100 beer selections, the Tavern can satisfy just about any thirst. On game day, Hickory Tavern’s sports passion really shines through. If the game’s on, it’s on at Hickory Tavern. Whether it’s lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night or, of course, game day, Hickory Tavern delivers – and then some!

“Brookwood Village has a stellar reputation for providing popular dining options for the communities it serves,” stated Todd Minnis, managing partner and CIO of the real estate investment management division of Cypress Equities. “Hickory Tavern will further complement the existing restaurants and offer an even greater selection for guests seeking alternative lunch and dinner choices, as well as a new destination for viewing popular televised sporting events.”

Hickory Tavern will occupy 6,000 square feet at 595 Brookwood Village, situated between the east parking structure entrance and Books•A•Million along Village Lane.

“With the exciting things that are happening in Brookwood Village, we felt that it represented a golden opportunity for us,” said Brad Smith, CEO of Hickory Tavern. “We have nothing but respect for the existing operators in the center and we’re thrilled to become part of the business community. We’re hoping to add to the mix and contribute as much as we can to the center.”

“Our ultimate goal is to make Hickory Tavern a landmark destination in Brookwood Village,” commented Thom Perez, Director of Marketing for Hickory Tavern.

About Cypress Equities

Cypress Equities* (Cypress) was founded in 1995, by Chris Maguire, and has since established a national reputation synonymous with the premier development, operation and management of destination-class retail and mixed-use properties throughout the U.S. Historically, Cypress has developed and acquired more than 17 million square feet and currently is developing and managing a portfolio of more than 9.4 million square feet of retail, office, residential and automotive real estate. Today, there are five Cypress Equities offices throughout the U.S., including Dallas (headquarters), New York, San Francisco, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.cypressequities.com for more information.