The Houston Health Dept. ordered the Turkey Leg Hut to shut down after finding 35 health code violations

Lynn Price, one of the founders of the Turkey Leg Hut, announced the opening of his newest restaurant coming to the outskirts of the Houston area.

Fire broke out at the Turkey Leg Hut warehouse near Houston's Third Ward late Saturday night.

Fire broke out at Turkey Leg Hut near Houston's Third Ward late Saturday night.

Discover the legal battles and controversies surrounding Houston's famous Turkey Leg Hut in this comprehensive timeline article.

Owner Nakia Holmes took to social media to announce the company's bankruptcy amid a series of struggles surrounding the restaurant.

The Turkey Leg Hut’s business office caught on fire Saturday morning in Houston’s Museum District.

A Third Ward staple has seemingly found itself in hot water and apparent financial trouble just months after news broke about the married owners’ public separation.

Well known for its celebrity sightings just as much as it is for its great food, a wildly popular Houston restaurant is in the headlines for not paying its bills, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

One of the founders of the world-famous Turkey Leg Hut is getting mixed opinions after posting a video of a physical altercation between customers at the eatery on Thursday.

Houston rappers Lil Keke and Slim Thug will headline at the Turkey Leg Hut second annual festival and block party, the restaurant announced Friday.

Prepare for your mouth to water, Coogs!

A popular Midtown restaurant is showing their support towards Third Ward’s Turkey Leg Hut, which recently went viral for their updated dress code.

The internet has been having oh-so-much-fun since Houston restaurant Turkey Leg Hut announced its new dress code.

Turkey Leg Hut is enforcing a new dress code policy, the company announced Friday.

Amid the boil water advisory, several water distribution sites are opening in the Houston area. Harris County, Precinct 2Harris County Precinct 2 will be hosting a pair of drive-through pop-up food giveaways. Food distribution sitesHouston Food Bank Neighborhood Super Site Food Distribution at NRGHouston Food Bank will host a Neighborhood Super Site food distribution at NRG Stadium this Sunday, February 21, from 9 am to 1 pm or until all food is distributed. AdHarris County, Precinct 2Harris County Precinct 2 will be hosting a pair of drive-through pop-up food giveaways. Sunday’s food distribution will be held at 10 a.m. at Leonel Castillo Community Center at 2101 South Street.

HOUSTON – Houston rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth and his Relief Gang partnered with the Turkey Leg Hut to help feed more than 100 families in need Monday evening in a private dinner to help celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. I always, I’m that type of person who always tried to help out. So, having them give back to the community as much as they do, it’s such a blessing for everyone, especially during these times,” she said. Community leaders, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, were also on hand. The Relief Gang is also planning to give away 200 jackets and hats to families in need this weekend.

On good days, Turkey Leg Hut serves as many as 2,500 of its namesake dishes. “After eating the same thing day after day, we thought, what if we added dirty rice to this?” she says. They opened Turkey Leg Hut at its current spot on Almeda Road the following year. Together, Nakia and Lynn developed the menu for Turkey Leg Hut based on their individual strengths. To adapt to reduced staff, Turkey Leg Hut has shifted to a limited menu of favorite plates.

HOUSTON – The owner of Turkey Leg Hut, Lyndell Price, said he saw the devastation in Louisiana that was caused by Hurricane Laura and he couldn’t ignore it. “When people need help, you just jump into action,” said Price. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee commended Price’s efforts and said that the assistance is desperately needed in the area. “As I saw it, it will be a long road to recovery and Houston and Houstonians will be a part of the recovery,” said Lee. Price said that he plans to return to Louisiana next week with more food and supplies.

HOUSTON – Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut started as a couple selling turkey legs in a parking lot for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2016. While some of its time in the spotlight has been positive, lately, the famous turkey leg empire has been shrouded in controversy. The court issues a temporary injunction saying the Turkey Leg Hut would not be able to use its outside smokers from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily for 14 days. “We have successfully operated our business in compliance and cooperation with the city of Houston ordinances.”The Turkey Leg Hut’s attorney showed architectural plans to build an enclosed smoker. “Today’s ruling was a successful step in the right direction for the Turkey Leg Hut, whose good name and business have been unjustly damaged this week by the plaintiffs and their counsel,” the attorney said.

HOUSTON – The Turkey Leg Hut will hold a virtual vigil Saturday to honor and mourn the loss of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody. The public is asked to release yellow and red balloons in honor of George Floyd virtually as TLH said they are continuing to practice social distancing. The TLH asked everyone to virtually post their balloon release and tag the Turkey Leg Hut’s Instagram to show support virtually while staying safe. Turkey Leg Hut co-founder Lynn Price said she attended Jack Yates High School and grew up down the street from George Floyd in Houston’s Third Ward. “The Turkey Leg Hut is a pillar in this community and we want to show that we can peacefully and respectfully honor George and his family and show our support and solidarity together in times like this,” Price said.

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HOUSTON – Houston’s craved turkey legs are now available in the Galleria area. The Turkey Leg Hut opened a new food truck at the Galleria Food Truck Park at 2829 Chimney Rock Road, according to a press release. The truck will sere the signature turkey legs and cajun bowls. The TLH Galleria Food Truck is part of the brand’s expansion plans that include a Savoy Urban Beer Garden, Daiquiri Hut and Breakfast Hut in the coming months, per the release. The food truck is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to as late as midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

RELATED: Owners of Turkey Leg Hut respond to lawsuit over smokey environmentThe owners of the Turkey Leg Hut restaurant filed and won a temporary restraining order to block the injunction during the week of Thanksgiving so that they wouldn’t run out of food during the busy holiday. The press release goes on to claim Turkey Leg Hut owners, Price and her husband Lyndell, were “given a pass” by the City of Houston. but have taken no enforcement action against (Turkey Leg Hut) owners, Nakia S. Price and Lyndell Price, who are prominent supporters of Mayor Sylvester Turner,” the press release read. The group agreed to suspend litigation “to give the Turkey Leg Hut owners one last chance to get in compliance with the law and finally become good neighbors,” according to the group’s lawyer, Cris Feldman. "After all, the Turkey Leg Hut’s outside cooking operation is still illegal.

HOUSTON – The Turkey Leg Hut, the popular Houston restaurant that has been embroiled in a battle of accusations with neighboring residents about its outside smokers, has won a motion that temporarily lifts the temporary restraining order that restricted its use of the smokers. Last week, a judge handed down a 14-day restraining order that barred the Turkey Leg Hut from using its outside smokers from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day. The Turkey Leg Hut’s attorney John Zavitsanos filed a motion Monday night seeking to dissolve the emergency temporary restraining order and increase the $500 bond securing the order, as requested in an emergency injunction filed by a small group of residential neighbors. The Turkey Leg Hut took issue with the timing, right before Thanksgiving and just two weeks before the fully noticed hearing. The Turkey Leg Hut will comply with the hours stated in the emergency restraining order after the holiday weekend; restricting smoking times on December 24, 2019 between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am.

HOUSTON – The Turkey Leg Hut is giving away 3,000 turkey legs on Monday. The turkey legs will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, offering one free turkey leg per person, until all 3,000 are gone. Young, a Houston native, partnered with the Turkey Leg Hut and purchased 3,000 of TLH's famous over-sized turkey legs to give back to the people and businesses in his hometown in a fun and heartfelt way this Thanksgiving. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Joe on this amazing giveaway,” said Nakia Price, co-founder of the Turkey Leg Hut. The owners of Turkey Leg Hut responded to the lawsuit in a press conference, saying that they operated in compliance with Houston ordinances.

HOUSTON – The owners of Turkey Leg Hut responded to allegations following a lawsuit from neighbors that claims the restaurant is operating illegally and it’s a public nuisance due to smoke. Turkey Leg Hut received food safety citations in July 2018 and August 2019. On Wednesday, six neighbors slapped the Turkey Leg Hut with a lawsuit, forcing the restaurant to stop using outside smokers from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. for 14 days. Neighbors said both requests have been repeatedly denied, leaving them no option but to file the temporary injunction limiting the hours the Turkey Leg Hut can smoke meat outdoors. The temporary order will expire on Dec. 4., however, neighbors are seeking more long-terms restrictions on outdoor food preparations and smoking for the Turkey Leg Hut.

HOUSTON – Neighbors of the popular restaurant Turkey Leg Hut have been given some relief from what they describe as heavy smoke after a district court on Wednesday issued a temporary injunction against the restaurant. The Turkey Leg Hut will not be able use its outside smokers from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily for 14 days. Turkey Leg Hut owners Nakia and Lyndell Price declined to be interviewed for this story, but did issue a statement defending their restaurant. “…We will continue to rigorously defend all allegations made against us as we always work hard to have a safe and healthy environment for our community and patrons.”Cris Felman, who the attorney for the neighbors, said all of the outdoor cooking activities at Turkey Leg Hut are illegal. She says he has asthma and that the thick smoke from the smokers make it hard for her breathe.