Alice Buckel places lettering on a sign on the property of the former Beehive Diner, 4974 Ellicott Street Road, Batavia, to let the world know it will soon be the Fedora Diner.
The Beehive closed years ago and the building near the corner of Ellicott and Shepard was most recently a location for the St. Nick's Club Ladies Auxiliary.
Buckel has crews inside painting, cleaning and installing restaurant equipment. The outside is also being repainted. She expects it will be six to eight weeks before the Fedora Diner opens.
The name was suggested by her son, who will play piano in the diner once a week. The interior theme will suggest the 1940s era.
"I wanted to do something on my own," Buckel said.
She has previously run her own cake-decorating business from her home.
The diner will be open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 2 p.m.
Among the specialities planned, Buckel said, are mini-donuts and special pancakes.
Where? That's all Batavia
Where? That's all Batavia needs, another diner.
The story says where. And
The story says where.
And exactly what Batavia needs is more locally owned businesses and entrepreneurs willing to take shuttered business locations and turn them into thriving businesses once again.
I am so glad there is going
I am so glad there is going to be something there again. My Grandparents lived on Putnum road while I was growing up and we used to eat at the Beehive all of the time! Nostalgic. Good luck to her I hope Batavia will go out to eat and help her out! Before the Muckdogs game maybe?? ;)
It sounds like a fun place
It sounds like a fun place and, yes, there are never too many places to enjoy a dining experience.
Good luck.
Glad to hear this story. I
Glad to hear this story.
I agree with you on this Howard.
We do need this place and more like them.
Locally owned business.
I am interested in seeing the
I am interested in seeing the 1940s themed interior!!
What year did the Beehive
What year did the Beehive Diner close down? Anyone remember?
I'm happy to see the old
I'm happy to see the old Beehive opened again and plan on having breakfast before work there. I wish the Buckel's the best of luck with their new Diner. Also I couldn't agree more with Sara! Let's all go out for a bite to eat at Fedora's and then head to a Muckdogs game!