Published on May 31, 2022
Construction is well underway on the EpicCentral development just west of SH 161 between Arkansas Lane and Warrior Trail. The development will include hotels, a convention center, restaurants and an outdoor open space with a covered stage for events, concerts and programs along with interactive technology for entertainment. At night, visitors will be able to enjoy a light show in the adjacent lake. One EpicCentral restaurant is already open—Chicken N Pickle. Hotel and restaurant estimated opening dates are as follows:
• Loop 9 BBQ – opening late summer 2022
• Vidorra Cocina de Mexico restaurant – opening fall 2022
• The Finch neighborhood restaurant and bar – opening fall 2022
• Serious Pizza, Sliders and Shakes – opening winter 2022
• Poach’d breakfast/brunch restaurant – opening early 2023
• Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites – opening fall 2023
• 13,000-square-foot convention center – opening fall 2023