Local News:

August 7, 2010  – The Log Cabin News, Conway Arkansas – JJ’s Grill offers Americana Atmosphere …JJ’s Grill in Conway, a different kind of restaurant for the area, opened to the public Tuesday.  The influence is classic American…backless stools, wooden fixtures, mirrors, live music every night… said Andrew Locke (of JJ’s)

April 6, 2010 – Rogers Morning News, Restaurant Customers Devour Parking (Opinion Section)“ …the Rogers restaurant has grown extremely popular – so popular that hungry customers often fill the parking lot of the strip mall in inhabits.”

March 25, 2010 – Rogers Morning News, Running Out of Room“  A restaurant and bar [JJ's of Rogers] is so successful it’s creating a parking problem … However, the developer followed city code when building the parking lot.”

Jan 2010 – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 2009 Readers Choice JJ’s Grill n’ Chill Best in it’s Class for:  Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Tavern, Patio and Jody Thornton Best Restaurant Proprietor.

Jan 9, 2010 – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Editorial, “Not the tortilla soup!” Jody Thornton of JJ’s – “His is the kind of spirit that sparks a recovery.”

Dec 29, 2009 – NW Arkansas Times, “El Chico Restaurant Closes” Ryan Lewis (JJ’s Kitchen Manager) – “The main reason that we did it, (honoring El Chico Gift Cards) … a lot of people are closing, so we want to do everything we can… to help people get something for their money and get them to JJ’s.”