
| Name | Mickey BREWER [1, 2] | |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | of Manning, South Carolina Is this the Mickey Brewer who is a partner in J. O’Grady’s Restaurant in Sumter, South Carolina, if not disregard the following article. jkh Sandwiches, suds, salads on the menu at J. O'Grady's JAMIE H. WILSON / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM Sandwiches, suds, salads on the menu at J. O'Grady's The theme of the restaurant centers on the Sumter County Sports Hall of Fame, whose members can be seen in photographs on the walls of the restaurant. Most of the items on the menu are named for Sumter athletes. BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item Downtown Sumter's newest restaurant, J. O'Grady's, is open for business, serving its customers a selection of dishes that bear the names of some of Sumter's most well-known athletes. General Manager Scott Estep sat at a booth at the back of the restaurant recently, greeting familiar faces as they stopped by. "It's been wide open," he said when one asked how the fledgling business was going. The main fare of the restaurant focuses on its variety of chicken sandwiches and burgers, but Estep is quick to say they aren't the run-of-the-mill sandwiches or burgers. "Ours come to the table piled high," he said. "These burgers are the ticket." It's a quality, sit-down kind of meal, Estep said, adding, "You get more than your money's worth." Estep said the average meal will run a diner about $10. The most popular offering on the menu right now is Buddy Ward's Sweet Pulled Pork Tacos. Among the more unusual options is the Bacon and Beer Ice Cream, a dessert that features vanilla ice cream topped with pecans, bacon and a sauce made using a chocolate breakfast stout. Estep smiles as he describes the choice. "It's really good," he said. The elevated booths, tables and bar at the business can seat 54 people inside with room for 24 on the adjacent plaza outside. Since opening roughly two weeks ago, Estep said the restaurant has enjoyed a steady flow of curious customers. The Facebook page dedicated to the new restaurant has garnered accolades from local diners touting the delectability of the burgers. The walls of J. O'Grady's are lined with pictures of those who have been inducted into the Sumter County Sports Hall of Fame. The dishes served in the restaurant bear the name of some of Sumter's notable athletes, including the Cannarella 64-66 sandwich, named after the late local legend Joe Cannarella, and the Harry Stokes Mixed Berry Cobbler, named after the local baseball player and head coach of the P-15's. "We wanted to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere," Estep said. "We hope some people will come in here to see pictures of their dad or someone who was inducted into the Sumter County Sports Hall of Fame." Estep said the revitalization efforts put forth by local officials have made the downtown area an attractive location for the restaurant, which is named in memory of local famed storyteller Jack Doyle and a story he told about an Irish pub. Estep said he and fellow business partners Mickey Brewer, Wayne Lowder, Kevin Collins and Heather Boseman agreed the location at the corner of Main and Liberty streets provided the atmosphere they were seeking. "We didn't want anything so big that we would need a lot of help," he said. Estep — who, along with other partners owns Palmetto Oyster House, also known as Po' House, on Wesmark Boulevard — said the restaurant is dedicated to serving high-quality food at a great price. "We try to emphasize quality," he said. J. O'Grady's, at 5 S. Main St., is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant does not take to-go orders from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the restaurant at (803) 938-5699. Posted in Business on Sunday, September 22, 2013 [1, 2] | |
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| Person ID | I107836 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 8 Oct 2013 | |
| Father | William Jackson “Bill” BREWER | |
| Mother | Helen Irene “Irene” RICHBURG, b. 5 Jun 1944, Greeleyville, South Carolina d. 5 Apr 2013, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center (Age 68 years) | |
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| Family ID | F74549 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||
| Last Modified | 11 Apr 2013 | |||||
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