Published: August 31, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea restaurant owner hangs up the apron after 45 years

The owner of a Burnham-On-Sea restaurant hung up his apron for the final time on Sunday afternoon (August 31st) after 45 years in the restaurant trade.

Costas Partakis, 61, has run Regency Joes on the town's High Street for the last six years but has decided to retire and close the business to spend more time with his family.

"It's been a very emotional day," Costas told Burnham-On-Sea.com just moments after closing his shop at 4.30pm on Sunday.

"After so long in the trade I've made many friends who I will miss."

"But while I'm closing the restaurant in order to take things more easy, I certainly won't be leaving Burnham altogether and will still be round and about."

The premises has been bought by Chandni, an Indian restuarant which is currently located next door, and which is set to expand into the building this autumn.