There are 5 article(s) tagged Jake Schorr:

• January 2026

  • Jake Schorr’s legacy: Trust, hard work — and Westy’s

    The history of Westy’s in the Pinch District offers a deeper look at the people and culture that kept it alive — feeding night owls and creating a community — for decades. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain 6 hours ago

  • Iconic North End restaurant announces sale

    After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 10, 2026

• December 2023

  • Westy’s owner, local brewmaster bringing Goldcrest 51 back

    Memphis’ original lager, the flagship beer of the old Tennessee Brewing Co., is coming back and may be available by the end of January.

    By Christin Yates December 25, 2023

• December 2022

  • In the Pinch: Developer maps out long-awaited plans

    “We’re thinking about a Jewish deli and an Irish pub. And what if we could get a really nice Lebanese place that would be a nod to St. Jude. We’d like to honor the history of this being an immigrant neighborhood.” 

    By Jane Roberts December 05, 2022

• November 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Thanksgiving week means opportunities to be outdoors like the young equestrians in the BridgeUp: GiddyUp program, special meals, binge shopping, and lots of sports. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 26, 2022