Sean Alexander opened his restaurant Build-A-Salad on Friday the 13th. The number didn’t spook him. It’s a lucky number for Alexander.
Last March, I spoke with Alexander, who was remodeling the historic building that previously housed the Long Horn. The diner opened in 1959 and ran for 65 years. Folks could count on a hot patty melt and strong cup of black coffee while sitting on the burgundy swivel stools at the counter in the 972-square-foot space. The diner closed in February 2024.
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Alexander said he did a complete remodel on the building. New water lines, new everything.
The former square-checkered floor has been replaced with terrazzo tile. And the raised marble countertop is outfitted with sea foam green subway tile.