A popular, longtime restaurant that reappeared on Hamilton’s dining scene early last month after a more than yearlong absence sustained fire damage this morning.
Kostas Restaurant was back in business at 221 Court St. on Nov. 5 with a new kitchen and renovated dining room, courtesy of Yun-Hui Bui, a Hamilton resident for 34 years.
Bui, who has been a Butler County Clerk of Courts accountant since 2004, purchased the restaurant from Young-Hee Kim in January.
FIRST REPORT: Morning fire damages longtime Hamilton restaurant
Customers who turned out for the grand re-opening told the Journal-News said they were happy to once again dine at the beloved eatery and lauded its revamped look, which included new flooring, tables, booths and a fresh coat of paint.
The restaurant, which debuted in 1950, redecorated with images of Hamilton’s landmarks, as well as previous owners and employees.
A majority of the restaurant’s employees had returned.
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