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By Nina Rangel
on Tue, Mar 9, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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The owner of Southtown's Maverick Texas Brasserie is asking for community help to halt a nearby construction project that he argues could put his restaurant out of business.
The proposed design includes a 20-foot wall built six inches from Maverick's patio space. The owner of the brasserie said the structure would block airflow and natural light, rendering the spacious patio unusable.
“It would change the character of the dining experience dramatically,” Maverick owner Peter Selig told the
Selig also told the news outlet there’s “ample room for a wonderful design for Rosario’s on the current site without devastating their adjoining business.” He further argues that Wong's plan allows for just 30 parking spaces, which will worsen an already tight parking situation for nearby businesses.