Renowned Jockey Owns Popular Parker House Restaurant
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When nationally known jockey Victor Espinoza cast his first glance at Parker House‚ he realized he had found his new mount.
Espinoza was visiting the Mudarris family when he noticed the Washougal fixture sitting regally‚ and unoccupied‚ above the Columbia River. For 20 years‚ the landmark restaurant had been shuttered.
Espinoza purchased the restaurant‚ then began the process of restoring it to its former luster. He redid the furniture‚ installed new booths and carpeting and built a new kitchen.
In December 2005‚ a remodeled Parker House reopened‚ to the delight of the community.
“The whole city was so excited to have it open again‚” says Gina Mudarris‚ manager of the Parker House.
Espinoza’s operation includes a sports bar downstairs and a banquet room‚ complete with a sizable dance floor upstairs.
And patrons who are simply interested in the fine dining options can do so with a glorious backdrop of the river below‚ as all of the tables come with a view.
Parker House is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday‚ plus Sunday brunch.
Story by Dan Markham
Photo by Michael W. Bunch
