ROUTE 66 STATUE! There's a gopher on top of the new restaurant called Topo in Gilbert - Arizona
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Residents of Gilbert, Arizona woke up to a surprise giant gopher!
Waymark Code: WM185AZ
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2023
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A giant gopher sits atop a restaurant called Topo on N. Gilbert Rd. The sculpture was a fun surprise for the community!
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There's a gopher in Gilbert!
The city woke up to a big surprise on Wednesday, when a 7-foot, two-ton, larger-than-life statue debuted over the main street in the heart of downtown Gilbert. Welcome to Topo!
Joe Johnston, the owner of Joe's Real BBQ, decided to create a fun, fast-casual restaurant right next door to his well-known BBQ joint.
Johnston comes from farming family, and decided that the pesky little gopher was the animal to bring this new concept to life. Patrons can grab a burrito on the run, or sit and enjoy a prickly pear soft serve.
The gopher was built by the same people who designed structures for the San Francisco Zoo and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Constructed in Tucson, it arrived in Gilbert at 11 p.m. Tuesday and was up and assembled by midnight -- ready for his debut at sunrise!
The eyes glow independently and will change color every 30 minutes. Johnston says he plans to change the color for major holidays as well -- like red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July!
Type of publication: Television
When was the article reported?: 03/06/2019
Publication: abc15.com
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Arts/Culture
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