Barksdale restaurant bought by Bain Barbecue owners
Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain plan to reopen Bob’s Barksdale in February 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The team behind Bain Barbecue in Cooper-Young is buying Bob’s Barksdale Restaurant and plans to reopen the beloved Midtown diner much the way it was, although with necessary upgrades.
Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain will operate the restaurant at 237 S. Cooper St. after the sale closes Oct. 11, Glosson said. The eatery has been shuttered since a kitchen fire in early June.
Bob’s Barksdale to be sold — but expected to reopen
Work is expected to begin after the sale closes, and Glosson said the restaurant could reopen in February 2025 with the same operating hours as before: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week.
“The idea is to be able to bring Barksdale’s back,” Glosson said. “It’s a Memphis institution. I remember going with my parents growing up.”
There will be some changes, though.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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