JACKSON, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A
family-owned business celebrating 55 years of serving West Tennessee, Brooks
Shaw's Old Country Store will welcome guests back to its
renowned buffet and salad bar with its new fall and winter menus
beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, at
11 a.m.
"Thursday will be a homecoming for the Old Country Store
family," Clark Shaw, president and
CEO, said. "Offering hospitality to our neighbors and area visitors
has been a long-time mission for Juanita, our children and me, as
it was for my parents. We are excited for everyone to gather
together safely."
This week's change follows a six-month break from serving guests
at the buffet. In response to COVID-19 and to adhere to guidelines
set by the Centers for Disease Control and state and local
governments, the Shaw family closed its buffet but kept the Dixie
Cafe open for carry out for several weeks. The restaurant then
changed to family style dining (with meals being ordered and served
at tables) after reopening.
"Many of our guests loved being served at the table, but many
more guests spoke loudly and clearly that they wanted our buffets
to return," Brooks Shaw, general
manager, explained. "With eight meats, 12 vegetables, four breads,
four desserts and six soups, in addition to our popular salad and
fruit bar, our buffet is going to be bigger than ever! Because we
know everyone is facing challenges this year, we also have lowered
our prices at select meal periods."
Late last week the Jackson-Madison County Health Department
lifted its restrictions on self-serve buffets, as long as social
distancing, good hand hygiene and sanitization remain in
practice.
"Our staff will continue wearing masks and thoroughly cleaning
and sanitizing the dining and service areas throughout the day,"
Brooks Shaw said. "Seating will
remain at reduced capacity, and we will ask our guests to follow
social distancing guidelines."
Old Country Store has implemented additional safety precautions,
including hand sanitizer stations throughout the restaurant and
gloves available for guests who wish to use them while selecting
items from the buffet and salad bar.
The Old Country Store will continue to offer family style dining
for those who wish to make reservations for a group of 15 or more.
Anyone interested in family style reservations may call the sales
department at 731-300-4495.
After Oct. 1, buffet hours and
prices will be the following.
Lunch — Monday through Wednesday from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. — $9.99
Lunch — Thursday through Saturday from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. — $11.99
Sunday Supper — Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. — $13.99
Dinner — Thursday through Saturday from 4
p.m. to 9 p.m. — $12.99
Breakfast — Friday and Saturday from 6:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — $10.99
(includes hot drink)
Breakfast — Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. — $10.99 (includes hot
drink)
In addition to employing almost 100 individuals, last year the
Old Country Store served more than half a million residents and
tourists. Open daily except for Easter
Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store includes the
restaurant, authentically recreated 1890's Ice Cream Parlor &
Fudge Shoppe, Southern Gift Shop and the Dixie Café Takeout or Dine
In at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson. Those wanting more information may
visit instagram.com/caseyjonesvillage, facebook.com/oldcountrystore
and caseyjones.com. For additional information or to purchase gift
cards, individuals may call 731-668-1223.
SOURCE Brooks Shaw's Old Country
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