The Groove Restaurant, Bar and Smokehouse to become epicenter for entertainment in Delmar – 47abc

DELMAR, Md. – Oaked 54 is being rebranded to The Groove Restaurant, Bar, and Smokehouse. A local entrepreneur is preparing to put his spin on the establishment.

The Owner, Doug Marshall purchased his business partners stake in the business. He hopes the restaurant will be the epicenter of entertainment for the local community. Live music, food, and outdoor activities for community members to enjoy.

Marshall tells WMDT, the groove name came together because of the rhythm he and his employees found together.

“It came from a group of people who believed in an old country store with no restaurant background. They believed in this place and probably about 10,000 people have come through the front doors. It’s been an extremely popular venue.”

Marshall was inspired came from his late friend, Corporal Keith Heacook of the Delmar Police Department. He was killed in the line of duty in 2021.

To honor Heacook, the restaurant is selling $20 t-shirts. Those funds will go to the Behind the Line organization.