Many were in attendance for the groundbreaking, ribbon cutting, and opening of Gaucho and Gringo's Steakhouse in Pana on Friday evening. To welcome the new restaurant into town, Downtown Pana saw live entertainment, food, a B-M-X obstacle course, and a bike show.

Tim O'Donnell, a Developer with WGO Construction and a strong piece behind the Downtown Pana redevelopment, is excited to fill what is now an empty space into a thriving destination with live entertainment, food, and nightlife.

Pana City Mayor Nathan Pastor spoke to the anticipation felt by the city to revitalize the downtown space and the importance of beautifying dilapidated properties.

Gaucho and Gringo's will be located at 142-144 South Locust Street in Pana. O'Donnell says construction is pending a USDA grant but once passed dirt will begin to move.