After decades of operation, beloved Gardenia Restaurant has its last day Sunday. Owner of over 20 years Effie Koudoupie says the lease on the property is expiring and she’d like to retire, and this move is not related to the pandemic. Koudoupie says she has enjoyed every minute.
She says she is looking forward to some well-deserved relaxation. But she’s not thinking too far in advance for retirement plans.
As for retirement plans, she intends to relax for a little while before planning a future trip to Greece for a few months.