March 5th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events in the ongoing saga of the Turkey Leg Hut, former co-owner Lynn Price has recently been involved in setting up a new pop-up restaurant just across the street from the eatery that let him go without any ceremony just a few months ago.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Price took to his social media accounts on March 2 to heavily promote Tiger2Dozen, a pop-up concept restaurant that specializes in New Orleans-style char-grilled oysters. He lent a helping hand to owner Royal "Tiger" Bellock in selling the tasty delicacies from the shop. The two had met just a few weeks prior, and Price was so impressed with Bellock's operation that he extended an invitation for him to come to Houston.
Bellock, along with his fiancée Jacquel Johnson, started grilling oysters in New Orleans back in 2019. They started with just one grill, but eventually upgraded to a trailer as their business grew. Price spoke highly of their unique set-up in Houston's culinary scene and praised the delectable taste of Tiger2Dozen's oysters. "We're out here hustling," he said. "I know good food and I know how to make money. You can really taste the New Orleans flavors in these oysters."
Customers who flocked to the pop-up were quick to credit Price's social media promotion for drawing them in. Nikki Harris shared with the Chronicle, "These oysters are amazing, but I've never waited this long for them. I don't know if we would have come if Lynn hadn't spread the word."
Some patrons were curious about Price's relationship with Turkey Leg Hut. Janelle Williams even asked him directly about it, but all she received in response was a mysterious smile. "I can't tell if he's still with Turkey Leg," Williams said, who was enjoying an order of crawfish from the Hut in the parking lot.
As previously reported by BLACK ENTERPRISE, Turkey Leg Hut has been embroiled in a series of scandals over the past few months, including financial issues, which Price's estranged wife Nakia Holmes hinted may have been caused in part by his actions.
Despite allegedly being banned from setting foot in Turkey Leg Hut, the pop-up tent used by Tiger2Dozen over the weekend of March 3 featured branding from the Hut and even had a photo of Price and Holmes displayed. This, along with Price's back-and-forth between the pop-up and the Hut, left many confused about his current status with the company.
Bellock shared with the Chronicle that he plans to bring his trailer to Houston for future visits, in order to accommodate more customers and also serve up his signature burgers. Johnson added, "I'm not surprised that so many people showed up, but it's still amazing." It seems that Tiger2Dozen's success is just beginning, and Price's involvement may have played a key role in its popularity.
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