EL CAJON, Calif. — A heartwarming story of rekindled love has culminated in the opening of a new eatery in El Cajon. Joe Nelson and Amy Helt, who first met as 12-year-olds in elementary school, launched the Hilltop Deli just over a month ago, turning a childhood crush into a thriving business partnership and marriage.
The couple’s journey began 35 years ago when young Nelson harbored a secret admiration for Helt.
“Let me tell you, when we were in school together, I had the biggest crush on her, but she didn’t want anything to do with me,” Nelson said…