Gary Sofen - An Interesting Journey From New York to Lake Oconee Bistro

Have you ever driven over the Highway 44 Bridge and noticed the beautiful property and building that is home to Lake Oconee Bistro and wondered who owns it? Then today's show is for you, as I introduce you to Gary Sofen, creator and owner of Lake Oconee Bistro!Gary is such an interesting guest, from the moment you hear his authentic NY accent (though he has been away from NY for over 20 years!), you know you are in for a treat! We will talk about growing up in NY, working in the city, a pretty scary encounter on 911 and what prompted him to get into the restaurant business.What you may not know is that Gary owns two other beautiful restaurants in Florida and we will talk about the challenges of being in the restaurant business before, during and after Covid. You will love hearing the history of the property, formerly known as The Magnolia House, the major renovation and the challenges of making the Bistro what it is today! Connect with Gary and check out the Bistro! LakeOconeeBistro.com Address:1130 Lake Oconee Parkway; Eatonton, GA 31024