Today I’m here at Ironwood Grill with Craig McDuffie for another episode of Trade Local.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! If you're looking for a delicious place to eat, the patio at Ironwood Grill is open for business!
A few months ago, we sat down with Craig McDuffie for another episode of Trade Local.
Trade Local offers you the chance to learn a little bit more about both local businesses and the people behind them. Enjoy!
Craig grew up in Linden, Texas and has been living in Texarkana for most of his adult life. His restaurant experience began at Texas Roadhouse, where he spent 15 years working from bussing tables all the way up to management. He and his wife Lisa were able to build a life through that industry, and he even became a product coach on the corporate side of things. As a product coach, he spent four years traveling to different locations and gained a lot of culinary experience.
When he first got introduced to Bruce Hornbuckle, his managing partner at Texas Roadhouse who initially hired Craig as a server, it was in a bowling alley. Craig had been hanging out with some friends at the bowling alley and decided to approach Bruce about a job. 15 years later, they got the opportunity to be partners in Ironwood Grill, and Craig has never looked back.
Ironwood Grill opened in 2005 and was owned by Tom and Carrie Rostek. It featured a superior menu and great food, but after building the business for 10 years, Tom and Carrie were looking to leave. Bruce and Craig took over in the summer of 2015.
Their focus since taking over has been to be friendly, accommodating, and pleasant. The menu has always been superb, as chef Tom did a fantastic job with the recipes, so they aim to focus on making sure their guests are well taken care of.
Make sure you try their famous blackened fish tacos.
They are known for their blackened fish tacos. People love them! They also have hand-tossed blackened fish sandwiches that come with a cup a soup for their lunch special. For their dinner portions, they have larger sides and hand-cut every steak.
Ironwood Grill is known for their great patio experience as well. In fact, there’s currently a remodel being done to better accommodate guests on a rainy day. There’s even a sandbox for kids to play in and a new bar going in for the adult crowd.
Ironwood Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Be sure to stop by for lunch or dinner! You’re bound to run into somebody you know.
To get more details on Ironwood Grill, go to ironwoodgrill.com or call (903-223-4644).
As always, if you have any questions for me, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!
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