After years of restoration, the former Liberty Bar will reopen Friday as @carriquitx, a new restaurant dedicated to South Texas history and flavors.⁠ ⁠ Named for the green jay that is only found in South Texas, Carriqui will serve food inspired by the bird’s flightpath, including fresh seafood from the Gulf Coast, botana platters inspired by the Rio Grande, barbacoa and brisket, and masa.⁠ ⁠ Getting the storied white building ready to operate as Carriqui required a lot of effort. The structure was moved twice and worked on by dozens of artisans, building specialists and industry professionals, including Troy Jessee Construction, architect Don McDonald, of Don B. McDonald Architects, and designer Kristen Weber.⁠ ⁠ Now 11,000 square feet, the structure includes both new and historic spaces and has 380 seats.⁠ ⁠ Jaime Gonzalez, former executive chef at Supper at Hotel Emma and a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, will serve as executive chef. Read the full story at the link in bio.