In January 2001, Daniel & Jill Slayden purchased the small restaurant from the Parcells. The change in ownership was barely noticed. In just less then two years the small popular, mainly carry out, lunch spot underwent a very visible change and an expansion that transformed it to an upscale but casual eatery that buzzes with energy throughout lunch and into the early evening.  The menu has continued to grow with the addition of new sandwiches, box lunches, party trays, deserts and even hand dipped ice cream, milkshakes, floats and more. Parcell's was chosen #1 "Best Place to Eat" in the Best of the Lakes contest 2004. Parcell's Deli & Grille was also chosen as #1 Lunch Place in the "Best of the Best in Marshall County 2005" 

                        Slayden grew up in the restaurant business, his father Mark Slayden owned Roberto’s in Benton during the 70’s & early 80’s. Daniel graduated from Marshall County High School in 1981. Then after working mainly in the construction related field for 5 years he decided to attended Murray State University, majoring in  Biology with Chemistry as a  minor. During that time he was employed at the Brass Lantern in Aurora for 5 years, serving as the kitchen manager his last three.

                        Daniel & Jill have been married since 1991 and have two daughters, Carson Grace Slayden born in 1999 and Cameron Zi Slayden who they adopted from China in March of 2005.  Jill is a Speech Language Pathologist who was employed for 14 years with the Marshall County School system prior to deciding to become a stay home Mom after the adoption of Cameron . They attend and are active in church at Christian Fellowship in Briensburg. Daniel  also serves on the board of directors at the Haven of Hope pregnancy center in Benton.

Parcell's Deli & Grille Inc employees 14 to 16 people who Slayden says have been and are a major part of the restaurants success. Visit them to dine in or call ahead for a carry out.