A look back at Buckley’s, from the steak to the sides
Buckley's Grill closed on June 25. (Nick Lingerfelt/The Daily Memphian)
Buckley’s Grill began with two busboys.
Jeff Fioranelli and Ken Dick were busboys together at Polo’s in Germantown — and friends at Christian Brothers High School — before they ever opened their long-running East Memphis steakhouse.
In May, the pair celebrated Buckley’s 30th anniversary. But, fewer than two months later, they decided to close the restaurant for good.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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