By L. Parsons A new restaurant has opened in downtown Winslow and it promises to offer new and exciting menu items and experiences. Old Town Grill, located at 108 E. Second St. officially opened its doors Oct. 1. Kelly Rada, the owner of Old Town Grill noted, “This building was built in 1910, and we loved the idea of bringing the old in to the new. So, it has a lot of elements from the original building but with modern upgrades. It is really neat to see people react to those features, especially people who know the building and have memories here.” Manager Jeffrey Grayson commented, “There is so much that goes into making a place successful in the restaurant business. I look at things with a 60/40% sight. Meaning, 60% of what we do is presentation. That presentation is more than what your plate looks like. It’s making sure the bathrooms are clean, that we greet our guests at the door, that the beer is cold, there is a lot that goes in to making sure people have a memorable experience and it’s not just about how the food is.” He has no doubt about his food, though. “Our chef, Chris Sanchez was trained under John Sharp, a world-renowned chef from the Turquoise Room at La Posada. He comes with an energy and a willingness to commit and work hard.” Old Town Grill currently employs over 30 people, according to Grayson. The eatery will serve a variety of options including salads, burgers, appetizers and even quality steaks. The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., seven days a week.
