Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co., a popular Houston barbecue spot, will no longer serve customers. Phil Gessner, owner of Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co., has closed the eatery as of Monday, May 12. He said the decision to shut down the business was due to challenges with his health.
Highlights
- Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co. shut its doors for good on May 12.
- The barbecue place was owned by a Marine Corps veteran who closed it down due to health issues.
- The food truck was opened in 2019 and had become a favorite among locals and visitors.
Veteran Owner’s Health Issues Force Closure of Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co.
Phil Gessner announced the closing of Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co. through a post on its official Facebook page. Gessner, who is a Marine Corps veteran, said, “Due to health issues I obtained while in the military, my only course of action is to close.”
He went on to thank everyone for their “patronage and support.” He also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet people from around the world through his barbecue in the post.
The End of A 6-Year Culinary Journey
It was back in Spring 2019 when Phil Gessner opened Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co. The old-school barbecue place, which was half food truck and half auto shop, was in an unlikely spot near the Woodlands – wedged between car lots on a narrow back street off Sawdust Road…