Chef Tom Howell Will Join Reddogs Hi Point Pub
The veteran chef will bring a new breakfast service to the Pomona establishment starting in November.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Dining Out
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Chef Tom Howell will begin his new role at Reddogs Hi Point Pub on November 5, 2026. He will lead a breakfast service team at the pub three days a week.
Why it matters
This move marks a shift in the local dining landscape following the closure of the long-standing T.W. Howell's restaurant in Pomona.
Reddogs Hi Point Pub will offer breakfast service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This follows the closure of the 19-year-old T.W. Howell's restaurant.
The players
Tom Howell
He is an experienced chef transitioning to a new role at Reddogs Hi Point Pub.
Reddogs Hi Point Pub
This is a local establishment in Pomona that is expanding its culinary operations to include a breakfast menu.
T.W. Howell's
This was a long-standing restaurant at 341 White Horse Pike that operated for 19 years.
Sunday Gravy
This is the business organization whose owners are opening a new restaurant at the former T.W. Howell's location.
Fat Mike's
This is a new restaurant concept scheduled to open in the space previously occupied by T.W. Howell's.
The details
Tom Howell will lead the kitchen staff at Reddogs Hi Point Pub to launch the new breakfast menu. Meanwhile, the owners of Sunday Gravy are preparing to open a new concept called Fat Mike's at the former T.W. Howell's site at 341 White Horse Pike.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: T.W. Howell's served its final meal.
November 5, 2026: Tom Howell begins his role at Reddogs Hi Point Pub.
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM: Breakfast service hours at Reddogs Hi Point Pub.
Culture Shift
The transition of the T.W. Howell's space mirrors the post-pandemic consolidation of small-scale local restaurant ownership. This shift reflects how long-standing neighborhood staples are increasingly replaced or re-imagined by established restaurant groups.
Residents can expect new breakfast options at Reddogs Hi Point Pub starting in November. Additionally, the opening of Fat Mike's will provide new menu offerings like cheesesteaks and roast pork at the former T.W. Howell's site.
The takeaway
The local dining scene in Pomona is seeing significant turnover as veteran establishments close and new management teams take over their locations. Residents should monitor local announcements to see how these new menus change their weekend dining habits.
What happens next
Chef Tom Howell will officially begin his role at Reddogs Hi Point Pub on November 5, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local eateries, visit the Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 97.3 ESPN.
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