A new specialty butcher and wine shop is coming to Knox Square in early 2025. Located across from The Hoover Met, Hoover Steaks and Wines will offer wines from around the world—plus sulfite-free, organic and vegan wines—quality cuts of meat that can be enjoyed on-site, to-go or prepared at home, and a fridge and freezer full of chef-prepared takeaway dishes.
Wine can be purchased and enjoyed on-site for a small corkage fee. They will also offer a rotating menu of small plates for daily eating at the bar and host tastings, pairings, and small events that will allow people to learn about different wineries, how to prepare different types of meat, and which wines to pair them with. Event space will also be available for small parties.
Plans for the restaurant’s opening were announced on social media in July, and co-owner Danielle Deavours said they are fortunate to be welcomed by the Hoover community.
As a local business, Danielle said they are “here for what the customers need and can transition as we get feedback from our clients.” She added that there is a lot of flexibility for personalization and custom orders, noting that the executive chef understands how to adjust dishes to fit certain dietary requirements, such as gluten-free, paleo and vegan – yes, even at a steak shop!
Danielle is one of five co-owners, including her husband Patrick Deavours, and friends David Arnold, Josh Baker and Tyler Camp. Heath Ray is the executive chef; he has decades of experience in the restaurant industry and will personally train all the staff members. Brad Gannaway is their general manager, and Joy Baker is their store manager.
On the wine side, Danielle and others on the team are earning multiple international wine certifications to gain a robust knowledge of wine from beyond the consumer's point of view.
The friends, who all live near the restaurant, shared a mutual idea that the city needed a shop that offered specialty wine and meat knowledge and a commitment to quality. What started as a casual idea in May quickly took off. And Danielle says, “The support has been overwhelming. We are not a big box store. We are local… and we are excited to provide something unique for the community.”
Follow Hoover Steaks and Wines’ journey on social media @HooverSteaksAndWines and online at hooversteaksandwines.com.