For starters, there was the physical and mental toll of running a restaurant for 10 years. It was a good run, but my body's all messed up now, he said. I realized that I was sort of sacrificing my health and well-being for the sake of the business. And I really want to spend more time with my son. This opportunity came along, and it was a really hard decision to make.
After nearly 10 years of operations, Perez-Gallardo is parting with Lil' Deb's, which has been through the ups and downs of the restaurant business since it opened. The restaurant became known as a hub of creativity, from its fried fish dishes to delightfully vibrant decor to an ever-steadfast community focus: 69 cents (intentionally) from every dish sale goes to mutual aid funds.
A landmark Palm Springs restaurant is up for sale, and the buyer won't just be getting a California desert property: They'll be getting the recipes too. Billy Reed's, which opened in 1975, has been listed for $7.5 million as its current owner prepares to retire. When the restaurant debuted at 1800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, it quickly became known for its massive portions of American comfort food, pies baked in-house and homey interior design.
