 The business was formerly known as Triple C Bar-B-Q, owned and
operated by Larry and Kay Greer.
Tajuana says she and Junior know the Greers well, and the
transition of ownership couldn't have been smoother. The Greers had
established a strong clientele since they opened in April, and they
sold due to family health issues. Because of that, for the most
part, the food will be the same. "If it's not broke, don't fix it,"
she said.
The McFarlands have added a few specialties to the menu. Junior,
who was the head chef at St. Clara's Manor for years, has a passion
for cooking, and he will bring that passion to the menu.
There will be homemade soups with Junior making everything from
scratch, including the noodles. The business also now offers
homemade chili and egg rolls and a specialty: stuffed grilled bread,
a sweet bread filled with seafood, beef or pork and then grilled.
Tajuana says the two had been thinking about opening an eatery
for years, and she and Junior had done some catering on the side.
When the Greers called to say they needed to sell, the McFarlands
decided it was time to turn that dream into reality. They had
actually looked at the location before the Greers opened it back up.
So to them this was an easy decision to purchase the business and
begin doing something they had talked about for years.
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Tajuana, born and raised in Chicago, came down to Lincoln with her
family in 1976 and has been here ever since. Junior is a native of
Wapella. Between the two they have seven children, with the youngest
being 16.
Tajuana works nights at the Lawrence Place group home, a 16-bed
facility, and when her shift is over she goes right to the eatery
and mans the front counter and answers phones while Junior cooks up
his specialties.
The hard work and long hours don't seem to bother her, and she
credits the support from family and friends with making the move to
running a business enjoyable and less stressful.
She hopes to expand desserts at TJ's and says she will offer
homemade products including, she hopes, a variety of pies.
She and Junior welcome everyone to come in and try their menu.
The phone number is 732-2660. The hours are Tuesday through
Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
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