Beloved Mass. restaurant closing Saturday after 56 years of service
A beloved restaurant in Norwood is closing for good after more than five decades.
The Olde Colonial Café will close after 56 years, with the restaurant hosting its "Last Hurrah" from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Boston25 reported .
"This was my life. I love what I did. I'm going to miss it, but when you're almost 80, it's time," Owner Paul Angelo told the news outlet, citing his retirement as the reason for The Olde Colonial Café's closure.
"I can't wait to spend a lot of time with my kids and their kids," he added.
Olde Colonial Café originally opened on Savin Avenue in Norwood in 1969 before moving to its current location at located at 171 Nahatan St.
The business has been in Angelo's family for generations, according to Olde Colonial Café's website .
The longtime eatery is known for its American fare and Italian dishes served in a brick-cladded interior and patio .
Olde Colonial Café is also a popular event space, with the establishment hosting a wide range of functions over the years.
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