""I've been going there since before my kids were born. It's really an institution that many of the locals feel is beloved.""
""We've become such good friends with Tony and the team there, a lot of the neighborhood has. I don't think he realizes the impact or the loss people are going to feel when he closes.""
""Lai opened the restaurant in 1996. For two decades, it was called Americana Grill and was known for Vietnamese and Italian dishes.""
""In 2016, Lai brought a local chef, James Moisey, on board to overhaul the menu into what it is today, becoming a neighborhood favorite ever since.""
Eat Americana, located at 3532 Balboa St., is closing after 30 years of operation under Tony Lai. Known for its all-day breakfast and unique menu items, the diner will cease business on April 12. The liquor license is being transferred to Rich & Smooth LLC, which will open a new restaurant named Cat's Whiskers. The diner has been a community staple, with many locals expressing their fondness for it and the impact of its closure. The restaurant underwent a menu overhaul in 2016, becoming a neighborhood favorite.
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