The city finally gave us the green light and it feels like a massive weight is off my shoulders (my dad would be so happy to see the place finally getting the care it deserves). We beat the baseless noise and now the remodel can actually happen so let's keep …
October 1, 2018
Final supporters
This petition is in favor of a new restaurant owned & operated by owners of The Diplomat (Monrovia) & The Grill House (La Verne) coming to Duarte. Please support by attending the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, August 20th @ 7PM (Duarte City Hall). Some back story below:
As some of you may know, my dad bought a property (1525 E Huntington Dr) back in the 80s. Recently, it has operated as a Mediterranean restaurant. After my dad passed, it was brought to my family's attention that the then-current restaurant/tenant (The Village) created numerous code violations and disrespected the neighbors and the community. However, the new restaurant owners have already spent a significant amount of time and money while undergoing the planning process with the City of Duarte over the past 6 months. The new tenants are going to bring the location fully up to code and completely remodel the place -- adding value to the community and solving our headache for the past few years.
Unfortunately, the neighboring Days Inn (owned by Victor and Monika Patel) is completely opposed to this project and has started a petition for their own benefit. I understand their reluctance to accept a new Mediterranean restaurant as they were abused by the old one, but I carefully chose the new restaurant owners, despite threats from the previous tenant. However, it seems clear by the false information given in the Patels' petition that they are only out to keep our property vacant. My mom, who is a Special Education teacher at Andres Duarte, relies on the income of this rental property.
Yes, this will be a restaurant seeking indoor music, the privilege to serve alcohol, hookah on the large outdoor patio, and belly dancers. However, unlike the opposing petition states, business operation will begin to wind down at 12AM (finishing by 1AM) and belly dancing will be limited to two 20-minute shows at 8PM & 10PM. Additionally, outdoor TVs will be muted with background music only. This is far from the "night club" or "sports bar" the Patels are trying to portray this as. The main concern was originally noise but the Patels' refused to accept the new restaurant's willingness to build a sound wall between the two properties. They are now claiming hookah smoke is their concern. While I can certainly understand the concern of second-hand smoke, I don't believe THEIR concern is genuine. Additionally, the smoking area is dedicated to a much smaller area of the patio than the previous restaurant.
Please support a new fine dining establishment with tasteful entertainment coming to the great City of Duarte by attending the City Planning Commission on Monday, August 20th @ 7:00 PM! Meeting will be at City Hall.
And please sign this petition.
Humbly,
Suki Thind
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 17, 2018
August 16, 2018
I spent the entire morning looking over the building plans again and it is just so frustrating that we have to fight this hard to let people improve a space that was such a mess for so long. People keep sending me messages about how much they want a decent place to eat around here and honestly reading those notes is the only thing keeping me going because dealing with the neighboring hotel owners is truly draining my energy.
August 16, 2018
I can see the numbers ticking up toward that quarter thousand mark and honestly it feels like a total fever dream seeing so many people back us up after all the stress of the last few months. If we can just push hard enough to clear that hurdle before the hearing room doors open it would really send a message to the people trying to keep this place vacant. It is just so wild how much work these new owners have already put into the building while we deal with all the noise from the neighbors.
Reached 100 supporters
August 15, 2018
August 12, 2018
We are getting so near to that first hundred mark and I really need everyone to keep the momentum going right now because the planning commission meeting is looming over us. Mentioning this to a couple neighbors or even putting it on your social media page could actually push us over the edge tonight since we really cannot afford to slow down while the hotel owners are actively working against us.
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Though I have not been to the Diplomat, it gets very good reviews. I would like to have another "sit down" restaurant option in town. In addition, the Thind family have been long-time residents and good members of our community. Keeping the property vacant will be of no benefit to Duarte.
I fully trust the new tenant's business strategy. They run other very successful classy restaurants. Very family oriented restaurant. There's more crime and negative activity at that 1 star Motel.
Have worked for both The Diplomat management and The Grillhouse management. Both are very respectful and curdious to the their neighboring environments.
It isnt right to deny them their license based off of a prior tenants wrong doings. This man did what he could to get the prior tenant out and did so as soon as the lease ended. He chose upstanding people to take it over and have already began improving the place.
The city of Duarte can really benefit from the addition of this restaurant. The success of the new tenants other businesses (1776 & The Diplomat) speaks for itself. It will also influence other fine establishments to set up shop in Duarte.
Very beautiful resturant and family. Been going to them for years and thru all the new resturant name changes and owners. Lets keep small business owners and families together!
Anything for the Thind family!!
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The city finally gave us the green light and it feels like a massive weight is off my shoulders (my dad would be so happy to see the place finally getting the care it deserves). We beat the baseless noise and now the remodel can actually happen so let's keep …
October 1, 2018
Final supporters
This petition is in favor of a new restaurant owned & operated by owners of The Diplomat (Monrovia) & The Grill House (La Verne) coming to Duarte. Please support by attending the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, August 20th @ 7PM (Duarte City Hall). Some back story below:
As some of you may know, my dad bought a property (1525 E Huntington Dr) back in the 80s. Recently, it has operated as a Mediterranean restaurant. After my dad passed, it was brought to my family's attention that the then-current restaurant/tenant (The Village) created numerous code violations and disrespected the neighbors and the community. However, the new restaurant owners have already spent a significant amount of time and money while undergoing the planning process with the City of Duarte over the past 6 months. The new tenants are going to bring the location fully up to code and completely remodel the place -- adding value to the community and solving our headache for the past few years.
Unfortunately, the neighboring Days Inn (owned by Victor and Monika Patel) is completely opposed to this project and has started a petition for their own benefit. I understand their reluctance to accept a new Mediterranean restaurant as they were abused by the old one, but I carefully chose the new restaurant owners, despite threats from the previous tenant. However, it seems clear by the false information given in the Patels' petition that they are only out to keep our property vacant. My mom, who is a Special Education teacher at Andres Duarte, relies on the income of this rental property.
Yes, this will be a restaurant seeking indoor music, the privilege to serve alcohol, hookah on the large outdoor patio, and belly dancers. However, unlike the opposing petition states, business operation will begin to wind down at 12AM (finishing by 1AM) and belly dancing will be limited to two 20-minute shows at 8PM & 10PM. Additionally, outdoor TVs will be muted with background music only. This is far from the "night club" or "sports bar" the Patels are trying to portray this as. The main concern was originally noise but the Patels' refused to accept the new restaurant's willingness to build a sound wall between the two properties. They are now claiming hookah smoke is their concern. While I can certainly understand the concern of second-hand smoke, I don't believe THEIR concern is genuine. Additionally, the smoking area is dedicated to a much smaller area of the patio than the previous restaurant.
Please support a new fine dining establishment with tasteful entertainment coming to the great City of Duarte by attending the City Planning Commission on Monday, August 20th @ 7:00 PM! Meeting will be at City Hall.
And please sign this petition.
Humbly,
Suki Thind
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 17, 2018
August 16, 2018
I spent the entire morning looking over the building plans again and it is just so frustrating that we have to fight this hard to let people improve a space that was such a mess for so long. People keep sending me messages about how much they want a decent place to eat around here and honestly reading those notes is the only thing keeping me going because dealing with the neighboring hotel owners is truly draining my energy.
August 16, 2018
I can see the numbers ticking up toward that quarter thousand mark and honestly it feels like a total fever dream seeing so many people back us up after all the stress of the last few months. If we can just push hard enough to clear that hurdle before the hearing room doors open it would really send a message to the people trying to keep this place vacant. It is just so wild how much work these new owners have already put into the building while we deal with all the noise from the neighbors.
Reached 100 supporters
August 15, 2018
August 12, 2018
We are getting so near to that first hundred mark and I really need everyone to keep the momentum going right now because the planning commission meeting is looming over us. Mentioning this to a couple neighbors or even putting it on your social media page could actually push us over the edge tonight since we really cannot afford to slow down while the hotel owners are actively working against us.
123 Comments
I support you in giving the grill the opportunity to open in Duarte. I’m a committed customer to there location in la Verne and I can assure you the owner runs a clean and respectful establishment.
Though I have not been to the Diplomat, it gets very good reviews. I would like to have another "sit down" restaurant option in town. In addition, the Thind family have been long-time residents and good members of our community. Keeping the property vacant will be of no benefit to Duarte.
I fully trust the new tenant's business strategy. They run other very successful classy restaurants. Very family oriented restaurant. There's more crime and negative activity at that 1 star Motel.
Have worked for both The Diplomat management and The Grillhouse management. Both are very respectful and curdious to the their neighboring environments.
It isnt right to deny them their license based off of a prior tenants wrong doings. This man did what he could to get the prior tenant out and did so as soon as the lease ended. He chose upstanding people to take it over and have already began improving the place.
The city of Duarte can really benefit from the addition of this restaurant. The success of the new tenants other businesses (1776 & The Diplomat) speaks for itself. It will also influence other fine establishments to set up shop in Duarte.
Very beautiful resturant and family. Been going to them for years and thru all the new resturant name changes and owners. Lets keep small business owners and families together!
Anything for the Thind family!!
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I support you in giving the grill the opportunity to open in Duarte. I’m a committed customer to there location in la Verne and I can assure you the owner runs a clean and respectful establishment.