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Quirk’s Story
Quirk was born to Midway resident Laura Joans in the back of one of Midway’s Main Street shops in 2002. Laura’s special talents and love of cooking quickly made it Midway’s hot spot for lunch. It became so popular in fact, that in 2004 Laura moved her then teeny café to its current and spacious location in one of Midway’s most beautiful historic buildings just down the street from its original location. Laura sold the business to Rob and Sarah Vandegrift and their son, Grayson in 2007.
Soon after purchasing Quirk, the Vandegrifts worked toward opening for dinner but the electrical capacity of the old building would not allow for the introduction of the equipment needed to prepare dinners. A second coffee pot would blow a fuse! In November, 2008 Rob, Sarah and Grayson were able to purchase the building and could finally begin the much needed upgrades and renovations to work toward opening for dinner. The staff came in during that time and helped with painting and cleaning and stripping and staining so everybody has a little ownership in the exciting results.
Beneath the dining room, Rob is renovating the basement with its brick floors and stone walls where, soon, depending on the day or night, folks can listen to live music, relax, read or watch a ballgame while having a cocktail, a cup of tea or a bite to eat.
Outdoors, a charming patio is a popular spot during summer months. The train still rolls through several times a day giving the small town a feeling of days gone by. There just aren’t very many places like Midway anymore and there aren’t very many places like Quirk!
OUR STAFF
Our staff work hard to make your experience with us a good one. Quirk is a fun place to be whether you’re working, relaxing, eating or visiting! Let any one of us know how we can better serve you!
website design by Rhonda Edwards
Our General Manager
Grayson Vandegrift, general manager and part-owner of Quirk, grew up just a stone’s throw from Midway. In high school he lettered in music, basketball, golf, and received numerous academic, sports and citizenship awards. He attended college at Wittenberg University and University of Kentucky, studying English, Political Science, and History.
Grayson worked as a cook and a waiter while attending college where he got his first experience on the inner workings of the restaurant business. He caught the “bug for business and management” while living in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he managed a store for a small retail chain in the area, but he missed home and the restaurant side of business.
Grayson is President of the Midway Business Association for the second year and is the 2010 Chairman Elect of the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce. Grayson also serves on Midway's City Planning Board for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. He is dedicated to making sure your experience at Quirk (as well as in Midway) is one you’ll remember. If he’s not in the dining room chatting with customers, you can find him somewhere on the grounds so stop and say hello or let him know how we can better serve you! Grayson loves UK basketball, fishing, reading, music and serving the community of Midway and Woodford County.