Great American Hero gets second chance; more Italian cuisine in Oak Lawn RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writerrich@dallasvoice.com For a minute there, the Gayborhood was in danger of losing an icon.
The bright yellow home of Great American Hero has been a longstanding institution on Lemmon Avenue. But owner Dominic Oliverie announced late last year that the restaurant would close in December — but then it was saved.
Local business owners Danny Wilson and Jacob Cox — who founded Rocket Fizz, Pop Culture DTX and Select Start — have stepped in to take over the restaurant.
The two have purchased the sandwich shop, and it re-opened on Monday. Great American Hero has served the area for 47 years and had multiple locations throughout the city.