On Sunday the decades-long tradition of a hearty meal served with a smile at Goldy’s in New London will come to an end when the restaurant closes its doors, for good.
"It’s just time to move on,” Anita Miller, the owner, said.
Miller said it will be hard to say goodbye to the place her parents opened in the early 1980s.
"They ran it until ‘97 and it's changed hands in between. And my daughter decided to come back three and half years ago and reopen it," Miller said.
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Since then, business has been good, with faithful customers, like John McGrath, coming in each day.
"It's so convenient here and the food is always great,” McGrath said.
Just recently, the restaurant's next-door neighbor made an offer on the property that Miller said she couldn't refuse.
"I want to spend more time with my family and the grandchildren and the timing is good,” Miller said.
Goldy's will open on Sunday for breakfast and then close, officially, that same day at noon.
Staff members said they are expecting a large crowd of loyal customers to come and say their final goodbyes.
"The waiters and waitresses are always so friendly. … I'm going to miss it," McGrath said.
Miller’s at peace with the closing, but admits she checked with her father first.
"I actually went to the cemetery and said, ‘Please tell me what to do,’ and I know he would approve," she said.
Learn more about Goldy's Restaurant from a YouTube video posted in 2011.
