Chadron's Newest Restaurants

       Recently, Chadron, Nebraska, has added two new businesses to its repertoire of local restaurants. In the span of one month, both a brand new chain of Runza and a privately owned restaurant called "Far West" have opened and attracted a fair amount of business.
       Early this year, Far West had its official opening day on January 11th. With its sister location, "The Ranch," stationed and owned by a couple in Hemingford, Far West has been placed in the old building previously used by Escaramuza's. They sell a numerous amount of various cuisines, including American, Mexican, Chinese, and Thai.
       Inversely, on the west side of town, in a brand new building right behind Maurice's, Runza was opened last Friday, the 8th and is the 47th in the state. Just as it is famous state-wide for it's iconic Runza, a pocket like sandwich stuffed with hamburger meat and other accessories, Ruzna is also famous for their special deals. For example, a fan favorite happens to be "Temp Tuesday," where a customer can buy a classic Runza sandwich for the same price as the weather currently is outside. For example, in the winter months, the sandwich pockets sell for a few cents every Tuesday due to the chilly weather.
       Far West seems to have many split reviews. Grace Sorenson, a CHS junior says that she really likes the food. "I have only been there a few times, but from what I can recall, they had relatively large portion sizes. I had so much that I took half of my pad thai home with my for lunch the next day!" However, Sorenson's fellow CHS junior, Abby Gardener has inverse opinions. "The food was average tasting, greasy, and priced way too high. I also had to wait for 45 minutes for my food each time I have gone. I'm definitely not the biggest fan of the place," said Gardener.
       Runza, on the other hand, has had glowing reviews from several students. “Maybe it’s just because it is new, but I absolutely love Runza,” Gardener said. “Every time I have gone the food has been delicious, the wait time has been short, and their service has by far stood out from the other fast food restaurants in town.” Sorenson agrees, “I have only gone once, but I really enjoyed it. I must say, their ranch dressing sauce was exceptional!”
       In all, depending on one’s taste in certain foods and preference between fast food or sit down restaurants, Chadron has the locations to appease their hunger.