HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Airport Steakhouse is changing hands. Longtime owner of the popular restaurant, Kevin Bowen, says he is selling the restaurant with the transition taking place Feb. 1.
Bowen, who purchased the restaurant in 1991, says he needs to devote more time to his petroleum business, Premier Oil and Exploration. Bowen is selling the business to Shawn Heidari, who is the current owner of the Applewood Grill at the Plaza Go Truck Stop.
Heidari says he became interested in the restaurant after talking with Bowen in the past. Heidari says he will be making some changes to the restaurant, but could not elaborate at this time. He said the changes will come over a period of months and he hopes to hold a grand opening at that time.
Bowen says he’ll miss all of the longtime customers and his staff, which he says is one of the best he’s ever had. He says he is looking forward to devoting more time to his existing business.
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