Downtown Matthews will be welcoming a new resident this summer – Plaza Midwood hot spot Moo & Brew. The popular Charlotte restaurant will be opening its second location in the Depot Shopping Center.

“The space really lends itself to us being able to recreate the vibe from the Plaza Midwood location,” co-owner Ken Thomas said. “We’ve had our eye on Matthews for a few years now but just waiting for the perfect location to open up. We really love the ‘scene’ that’s been cultivated downtown over the past few years.”

The new space, which is taking the place of the former Moe’s BBQ, is undergoing significant construction. When complete, it will feature a new bar, ample indoor seating and an expansion of the existing outdoor seating, which will wrap around the building and extend into the current “backyard.”