Gate 12 Bar & Grill

J. Cody Whitten, proprietor, grew up in College Station and Snook working in his father’s Ag Aviation business with his two brothers. His older brother, Brett, who learned to fly at the age of 13 took over his father’s business and can still be seen dodging power lines and spraying crops in the Brazos River Bottom. His younger brother, Beau, carried on the family tradition of flying but took a different route becoming a Navy pilot chasing submarines and now flies for Southwest Airlines.
From a very young age, J. Cody thought he too would also take up flying having a strong love for aviation but one thing lead to another and owning a restaurant became his passion. In 2001, J. Cody's Steaks & BBQ opened. As the restaurant became more successful, J. Cody began pondering the idea of a local sit down steakhouse. As time went by, the idea grew and discussions with city officials lead to the idea of a location at Coulter Airfield. J. Cody thought this was a great way to connect his enthusiasm for aviation and his passion for cooking.