208 closes
208 closed after 10 years and a new upscale Mexican restaurant, La Paz, will open in its place in February. (January 2, 2013, Page 3)
Downtown landmark structure reaches milestone
208 is celebrating the anniversary of 125 years of the building serving as a restaurant. (August 17, 2012, Page 5a)
City, OFD crack down on 2 Square restaurants
During a special meeting of the Oxford Board of Aldermen Monday, the board agreed to send a letter to three Square restaurants informing them that they need to either build a second exit or keep their capacity down to 49 or face sanctions for violating state fire codes. (December 7, 2011, Page 2)
Sunday sales OK with owners
If Sunday alcohol sales are allowed in Oxford, most local bar and restaurant operators say they would support expanding alcohol services. A survey conducted by the Oxford EAGLE found that most restaurants are in support of Sunday sales and agree the issue is important, but owners are not sure if they would open just because of alcohol sales. (August 16, 2010, Page 1)
Former restaurant owner opts for drug court over prison
The former owner of the restaurant 208 arrested for possession of drugs last year has chosen drug court over jail time. (March 25, 2010, Page 2)
