DINING FEATURE
BY PEYTON MACKENZIE
3 DISHES TO TRY
The wings ($13.99) come with the choice of two di erent wing sauces, fries and a soft drink.(Photos by Peyton MacKenzie/Community Impact)
OMG Fries ($11.99 ) are topped with cheese, green onion, bacon and chicken.
OMG Buns ($4.49), a sweet treat, are served in honey and powdered sugar.
OMG Wings Owner brings Illinois-style restaurant to Conroe A fter living in Texas for ve
CLEAR CHOICE ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS Natural Allergy Relief • No shots or pills • Helps to open up sinuses • Offers immediate relief in most cases. Illinois, so I’ve never seen it down here, so we brought it here,” Peary said. Peary said the most challenging part about running the business was learning the ins and outs of owning and operating a restaurant. He said he previously worked as a truck driver but was looking to leave the business; the transition was hard on him due to having to learn a completely new profession. “[The transition] was real hard,” Peary said. “Just permits and those type of things, I didn’t know what all came with running the business.” But Peary said he didn’t go searching for a brick-and-mortar space; however, after frequenting
the gas station next to where OMG Wings is located, he saw the space had become available, and he knew he had to lease it. He said the best part about run- ning the business is the accomplish- ment it provides. Despite having no idea what it looks like to run a business, he feels the restaurant is a reward in itself. “[The best part about running the business] is being able to say we did it,” Peary said. “It’s coming along, it’s a success.” Peary said the business is looking to expand in the next year as business continues to grow. “Within the next year we are looking to go to Huntsville,” he said.
years, Brian Peary realized there were no restaurants nearby that resembled his favorite Illinois-style wing joint. So, on Aug. 5, 2022, Peary opened OMG Wings in Conroe. Peary said OMG Wings’ restaurant style is typical in Illinois with its diner vibes and menu options, but he said he noticed there weren’t any similar restaurants in the area previously. OMG Wings o ers wings and chicken tenders in a variety of sauces. The restaurant also features loaded fries, combo meals and desserts such as powdered buns. “This is a basic restaurant in
Brian Peary opened OMG Wings in August 2022 in Conroe.
OMG Wings 1201 N. Loop 336 E., Conroe 936-539-9464 Instagram: @omgwingstx Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
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