Story by James Turner, Contributing writer Ribs, brisket and pulled pork are just a few menu items at Murray’s newest restaurant, Woody’s Bar-B-Q. The new restaurant, Woody’s Bar-B-Q, opened on Jan. 22, near QDOBA. Tammy Willie is the co-owner of the franchise along with her husband Kevin. They started working on bringing the Florida based Read More
Story by Ashley Traylor, News Editor Two former employees of Mr. J’s Grill and Pub will open a new restaurant, in hopes to provide the community and Murray State with a local hangout spot. Kevin Aldridge and Chelsie Dreher are gearing up to open Lucky’s Grill and Pub, located in the same building Mr. J’s Read More
Story by, Da’Sha Tuck, Staff writer When Todd Swain was a boy, his father used to say Swain was “Hungry as a bear.” So when the elder Swain started a restaurant, the name was obvious: the Hungry Bear. Forty-six years later, the Hungry Bear is Murray’s oldest continuously-run family restaurant. Because it’s open from 7 a.m. Read More
Story by Connor Jaschen, Features Editor People hungry for tacos, burritos and many other Mexican dishes can visit local favorite Los Portales at its new location on Lowes Drive, by Station 74. The restaurant recently made the move from its previous location in Olympic Plaza on 12th Street. Festive lights, colorful ceramic tiling and heavy wooden doors Read More
Following the opening of Cook Out and The Willow Bistro this summer, Murray may soon be home to another new restaurant: Panera Bread. In a statement from Panera Bread Company spokeswoman Amanda Burns, the cafe and bakery chain is targeting the spring of 2015 for the opening of its new restaurant in Murray. The company Read More
When seeking out a place to grab a quick bite between classes this semester, students will notice changes on and off campus. Over Summer Break, the dining industry in Murray welcomed a new restaurant called Cookout. Chargrilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken are just a few of the menu items offered. Abby Winters, an employee Read More
Upon entering The Station Burger Company customers see televisions turned to sports channels, first responder memorabilia lining the walls, rubber boots perched on countertops and pictures from firefighters. The first impression of The Station Burger Co. is the same you would get from your typical burger joint. Paducah, Ky., resident Carl Medlin opened the first Read More
Bring Chicago to Murray; that was the goal of Mugsy’s Hideout owners Jay and Maria Baron before opening their Chicago-themed restaurant in Murray’s court square. Originally from the Windy City, the couple made the move to Murray after spending time vacationing in the area year after year. “We used to vacation in Grand Rivers, Ky., Read More