Hickory Log’s new-ish owner is punching up the menu while respecting its legacy.

Photography by Laura Morsman.

A new owner for a decades-old neighborhood fixture faces a classic challenge: how to put a personal stamp on things while keeping the place comfortable and familiar for those who have long loved The Hickory Log. That was the situation Clayton Wells faced in 2022 when he bought The Hickory Log, which had been serving… Continue reading Hickory Log’s new-ish owner is punching up the menu while respecting its legacy.