It will be the end of an era in Limerick this weekend as a much-loved fish and chip shop in the city has announced it is to close after 60 years in business.
Famous for its traditional Italian fish and chips, the Golden Grill on William Street will close its doors tomorrow evening.
Speaking on RTÉ’s News At One, Owner Diana Nardone said the idea of the business started in 1914 when her grandparents on her father’s side moved to Ireland, setting up different businesses.
“There has always been a Nardone business [in Ireland] since then but unfortunately I will be the last,” she said.
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Ms Nardone said she is “heartbroken” that she has to pull the shutters down one last time.
She said that her health is not well and as a result has to close her business.
“It has been a pleasure being in business. I have enjoyed it. I’m not really looking forward to retirement but unfortunately, I have to,” she said.
The Golden Grill has had famous faces eat there as well as dignitaries from abroad during its six decades of business in Limerick city.
Ms Nardone said the chips were always made fresh from potatoes and were always washed, cut and peeled by hand, one by one.
“We make up our own vinegar and that is what people love, plenty of vinegar … and that is the only way to eat a bag of chips,” she said, adding that the salt comes first, followed by a shake and then the vinegar is added.
Ms Nardone said she is “dreading” closing the business tomorrow.
“I will have lots of memories … beautiful memories, beautiful people, I made great friends all through the years,” she said.