The New Horseshoe Bar Grill was packed with well-wishers Thursday evening as proprietors Eppie G. Johnson and Richard A. Bruce hosted new and old friends at their upscale restaurant.

A lariat cutting by Loomis Mayor Russ Kelley and Councilmembers Rhonda Nelthorpe-Morillas, Tom Millward, Walt Scherer and Miguel Ucovich was followed by a ribbon cutting led by Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce president Leslie Griffith and a contingent of chamber members.

After Father Jim Retelas of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Sacramento conducted a blessing of the premises, Champagne and appetizers were served in the bar area of the newly redecorated restaurant.

Guests also sampled several tasty dishes. as well as mouth-watering desserts.

The restaurant opened to the public Friday, June 27.

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