"Original Joe's is set to reopen again in Walnut Creek on Wednesday, nearly seven weeks after its big, splashy arrival on this city's dining scene was cut short by a late-night kitchen fire. A spokesperson for the legendary Italian American restaurant confirmed that it would re-open its Broadway Plaza location on Wednesday, though more details were not available Monday afternoon. A staff person at the restaurant said it had begun taking reservations on a limited basis and would have a soft opening on Wednesday."
"Just three days after Original Joe's invited local dignitaries, the news media and longtime loyal customers to its Aug. 14 opening in Walnut Creek, a fire erupted in the restaurant's kitchen, forcing it to close temporarily. The opening, with a speech by Mayor Cindy Darling, a red ribbon cutting and the blessing of a local priest, was considered to be one of the buzziest, new-restaurant openings in the city's downtown for quite some time."
Original Joe's held a high-profile opening on Aug. 14 with a mayoral speech, ribbon cutting and a priest's blessing. Three days later, a late-night kitchen fire on Aug. 17 forced a temporary closure. Damage was not considered major, but the shutdown stretched from an expected few days or week into nearly seven weeks. The Duggan family, owners of the restaurant, noted facility improvements and expressed gratitude for community support. The Broadway Plaza location remained empty during the closure while Instagram showed demand for reservations. The restaurant began taking limited reservations and plans a soft reopening on Wednesday.
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