The Stubborn Mule Established 2016 - ABOUT US - The Stubborn Mule is owned and operated by two graduates of The Culinary Institute of America. The Stubborn Mule is a fun new American restaurant featuring hand crafted mule cocktails, craft cocktails, draft beers, wines and a fun new American food menu. Our food menu sources locally. We partner with local farmers, fisheries and small businesses to create our playful food and cocktail menus.