Huseyin Gunaydin came to America with a dream. To one day own his business and he did so with buying one in New Jersey and opening the Golden Eagle Diner in Bristol Borough.
Gunaydin sold the eatery earlier this week saying it was time for him to retire.
I’m almost 75 now and I don’t have the energy left to do all the hard work needed said Gunaydin Wednesday.
He arrived in America, a Turkish immigrant in 1972, beginning his career in diners as a dishwasher. He then worked as a short-order cook, a baker, and a kitchen manager before buying a diner in South Jersey he later sold.
I’m almost 75 now and I don’t have the energy left to do all the hard work needed to run the dine said Gunaydin on Wednesday.
“It takes a lot of hard work and hours to run the diner and long hours” he said Wednesday.
The diner sits on the corner of Rt 13 and Bath Street went under a major renovation costing about $1.5 million adding an outdoor patio, a new facade, to make the diner more visually appealing, he said.
I really don’t think its necessary to do a story on my retirement, he added, but I do appreciate all the customers who have come in over the years.
New owner Fahari Ekiz will take over on Monday, Gunaydin said.
Christine
March 17, 2022 at 8:24 am
They have really good food have ate there forever many memories.
Barbara
March 17, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Wish you the very best!
Dick inyourmouf
March 18, 2022 at 1:00 am
Their food was TRASH!!!! I ordered a burger with fries and I got a white little ass cup with 6 thick ass fries in it. Never again!
Linda
March 18, 2022 at 11:30 am
Best wishes on your retirement Huseyin! May the next chapter of your life be lived happy & healthy!
Nancy
March 18, 2022 at 11:40 am
Thank you for manya years of good food. Congratulations on your retirement
Michelle Davis
March 27, 2022 at 6:52 pm
Wow!! I been coming to this diner with my family since I was born I am 45 now.. Food has always been awesome service as well been great. It will be sad not to see you but good luck with your retirement.. love you guys