Local News:
Jan 2010 – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 2009 Readers Choice
JJ’s Grill n’ Chill Best in it’s Class for: Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Tavern, Patio and Jody Thornton Best Restaurant Proprietor.
Jan 9, 2010 – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Editorial, “Not the tortilla soup!”
Jody Thornton of JJ’s – “His is the kind of spirit that sparks a recovery.”
Dec 29, 2009 – NW Arkansas Times, “El Chico Restaurant Closes”
Ryan Lewis (JJ’s Kitchen Manager) – “The main reason that we did it, (honoring El Chico Gift Cards) … a lot of people are closing, so we want to do everything we can… to help people get something for their money and get them to JJ’s.”