FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A highly anticipated new bar and restaurant is officially welcoming customers.<\/p>\n
Moses McQueen held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Van Ness near Highway 41 in Downtown Fresno on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
“It’s a place that is creating jobs and based on the number of folks coming here on a daily basis, there will be a lot of jobs created at this location and it also increases our tax base,” Fresno mayor Jerry Dyer said.<\/p>\n
The eatery made its formal debut earlier this month.<\/p>\n
“It is a place that has an incredible vibe,” Dyer said. “A vibe that attracts people from all walks of life.”<\/p>\n
Moses McQueen’s is inside a historic 100-year-old home that many have lived in, including Adrian Collazo, who called it home for 25 years.<\/p>\n
“That was our balcony, and it was fun here,” Collazo said, pointing to the second story of the business.<\/p>\n
He says he’s glad to see the house get new life.<\/p>\n
“I love it,” Collazo stated. “The backyard, when we had it, we had parties and that’s what it seems like now. You can have parties back there. Fixed up nice.”<\/p>\n
On the first floor, a full bar with cozy seating. In the back, classic American cuisine is served out of a food truck.<\/p>\n
This has been years in the making.<\/p>\n
“This is a love letter to Fresno. We hope everyone comes out and enjoys it.” Moses McQueen’s co-owner, Phillip Kliewer, said.<\/p>\n
This project has enjoyed community support with construction students at Duncan Polytechnical High School pouring the concrete and installing the landscape, all helping to turn an idea into reality.<\/p>\n
Moses McQueen’s is open seven days a week with varying hours for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n
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