In 1971, a 16-year-old Joe Sando started working at Gary’s Duck Inn, Bill Darden’s first restaurant in Orlando. Darden went on to build the Red Lobster and Olive Garden chains, starting from humble beginnings at the Duck Inn. The restaurant was known for its great seafood and giant martinis, becoming a beloved spot in the community before eventually being demolished to make way for a convenience store. Now, Sando reflects on the closure of a local Red Lobster and reminisces about the biscuits he will miss. The end of an era for these iconic restaurants serves as a reminder of the changing times and the impact of nostalgia on local communities. As Sando concludes, “So it goes.”
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