Readers respond to story about plans for Julian's restaurant site

Ormond Beach Observer
Opinion

The story about Julian’s restaurant drew lots of comments on the Observer Facebook page. (See story on Page 3)

I have grown up here and have many fond memories of Julian's. I also understand it has stood too long to be saved. However, adding a gift shop is NOT the answer. We are slowly losing our beautiful Ormond Beach.

— Heather Armstrong Hudson

I used to work there back in the 80’s. It was a great restaurant back then. Sad to see it go.

— Pamela Rose Zorda

Another gift shop? A great addition along with all of the dollar stores and gas stations

Michele Way

Wow another gift shop! What a waste of a fantastic property.

— Jacob Boudreaux

Hey everyone, Try doing something yourself. The city of Ormond isn’t doing this. It’s someone who has an idea and is actually moving forward with it. Do I love it? Nope. But good on them for being active with their passion. Want a coffee shop? Open one. Want a restaurant? Open one. You guys hardly show up the local stuff we have here anyways.

— Kyle T. Altes

This was the most amazing set up of restaurant that I had/have ever been to. My grandparents took us every year! It needs to be re-opened and set up as a piano bar/restaurant just as it was!

— Amanda Morgan Greene

Loved all the great meals and celebrations we had there with family. Will never forget

— Merrill Carter

That place is classic- like a time machine- all the murals. Dated but hip retro...hate to lose it for another gift shop.

— Sue Perocchi Mcdonald

That’s kind of too bad. It could’ve been a really cool Polynesian sort of luau place if somebody had thought of it maybe. We really need another souvenir shop?

— Jennie Eldredge-Bird

Loved Julians...Another tourist gift shop … blahh.

— Merry Day

This was going to happen a long time ago, but never did, be glad their rebuilding and not just a parking lot either....

— Tina Pintor