The Butcher Block opening in old Esicar's location

Monday, October 22, 2012

The historic Esicar's Old Hickory Smokehouse on Kingshighway is being transformed into a new meat shop: The Butcher Block. Peter Whisnant, who recently purchased the building, has been transforming the interior of the building, which was damaged in a fire.

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