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.
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January 2026
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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.
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November 2022
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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.
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Westy’s feeds Thanksgiving dinner to 1,450 Memphians in need
“This time of the year, I feel so good inside knowing I’ll get some clothes and something to eat, and I’ll leave full.”
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September 2022
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Pinch District Artist Market has rich tradition at Westy’s
It all started with a waiter who saw the fence around the restaurant’s North Main Street patio as a place to display his art.
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December 2018
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Biggs: Helping hands needed on holidays
Last year Kelly English fed New Year’s Day breakfast to about 300 people in need and provided them with warm wear before they left the restaurant. This year he’s doing it again, and you can help.
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November 2018
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Memphians share time, show big hearts on Thanksgiving
In 2017, Memphis was ranked by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as the most charitable city in the country. According to the study, Memphians give 5.6 percent of their income to charitable causes. On Thanksgiving, a combination of monetary gifts, time and hard work showed that we’re a city of folks willing to answer the call when there’s a need.
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