ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An iconic building housing one of Albuquerque’s longest-running restaurants is once again up for sale. The well-known diner has been around since the 1920s, but owners say they’re ready for retirement. “We’ve had a hell of a ride, we’ve had a hell of a ride at Lindy’s,” said Dawn Vatoseow, Co-owner of Lindy’s Diner.
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In the heart of downtown Albuquerque, Lindy’s Diner is a lot more than just a place to eat. Opened in 1929, hundreds of thousands of meals have been served inside, run by the Vatoseow family since the 1960s. Along with studios in the basement, there are even 22 rooms upstairs in what was the historic Elgin Hotel. But now, the Vatoseows say it’s time for a new chapter, and they’re putting the diner, along with the rest of the building, up for sale.
“It’s just time to relax a little bit. It’s a lot of work to run this place, and it’s been a lot of sacrifice throughout the years, not just for us but our family, our kids,” said Vatoseow…