While in the Grand Trunk Pub [[aka Foran's) the other day, I was told that the owner and manager were in the process of purchasing the Checker Bar and Grill.

Personally, I think this is great news. Tim Tharp has owned the Grand Trunk Pub since 2006 and continues to improve it. While it will be sad to see a business owned by the same family since 1955 change hands, I think the Munro sisters had lost their spirit some time ago.

From what I can tell, Tim and Co. are still figuring out exactly what changes they will make, but it sounds like they envision an informal pizza and burger joint with some updating, but nothing major. I don't think they plan to change the name, either.