Marco Schlenz, a founding partner and chef for Gastronomy Inc. for 12 years, is teaming with Steve Romanik of Detroit to reopen Bubba's BBQ Inc. at 4291 S. 900 East.
Originally opened in June 1992, the restaurant closed in Oct. 1993 for a complete interior remodel and expansion. The restaurant's capacity increased from 23 to 75 people.The "new" Bubba's is serving the same Southern-style food but as a full-service restaurant. The interior was designed by Peter-hans-rea Design of Michigan, and Salt Lake designer Gil Schaefer designed the signs and identity pieces.
The hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday; and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.