A landmark Jackson restaurant is undergoing big changes, but one of the goals is to make sure they are changes that wonât change the customer experience.
The Blue Lion deal officially closed Feb. 1, sold by Ned Brown to Joe Riceâs Blue Collar Restaurant Group. The takeover began with behind-the-scenes activity about two months before.
Rice, best known as owner of Sidewinders American Grill, Merry Piglets Mexican Grill and Bubbaâs BBQ, said he plans no big alteration in what diners will experience at The Blue Lion.
âThe first thing people say is, âOh, my God, youâre not changing it?ââ Rice said a few days ago. âAnd I say, âOf course not, why would we do that?â