By: Roy Douglas Malonson

The Turkey Leg Hut, founded around 2015 in Houston’s Third Ward at 4830 Almeda Road, rose quickly to local prominence. It began as a pop-up across from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and then opened a brick-and-mortar location. The restaurant gained media attention for its festive atmosphere, long lines, and signature smoked and stuffed turkey legs. It quickly became a cultural landmark in the area, especially popular among celebrities and social media influencers. However, behind the success and popularity, financial and legal troubles were quietly brewing. By early 2024, the business’s struggles had become public knowledge when it filed for bankruptcy protection.

In March 2024, the Turkey Leg Hut filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to restructure and re

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