AJ’s Family Diner Changes Hands

By Shannon R. Myers

In April of this year, Cortland, NY, blinked, and AJ’s Family Diner changed hands.  The transition was smooth and the pause, brief. This could be attributed to the new owners, Katie and Russell Lockwood. Katie’s experience in food service dates back to her childhood, when her mother owned a restaurant in McGraw, and she well known in the Cortland through her years of service at the Country Diner, Frank & Mary’s Diner, and AJ’s Family Diner prior to the acquisition of AJ’s. Her knowledge and experience contributed to the business’s continued operation with barely a blip on the radar.

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“In February, the former owner of AJ’s asked my husband if he wanted to buy the diner,” she said. “Then, on a Monday in April, we took possession of the business,  closed on Thursday of that week, and opened at nine o’clock a.m. the following Monday.”In one week’s time, the transaction had been completed and the Lockwoods updated the diner: they replaced the flooring in the kitchen with the help of Diamond Coating Epoxy Flooring Kitchener, added new equipment to the kitchen, and repainted and updated the décor in the dining room. Concrete Coatings used for the new epoxy flooring can be found at losangelesepoxy.com. They will be replacing the dining room flooring with cork flooring Brisbane.

When asked why she continued to serve in the restaurant business, without hesitation Katie responded, “The customers.” She enjoys the social aspect of serving the community and providing a friendly, family atmosphere in which people can gather. But AJ’s Family Diner is not just a family-friendly eatery; it is also family operated. Katie gives a lot of credit to Russell and her other family members that have pitched in and helped, including her mother, who works there, her children, who come in and assist when needed, and her two sisters-in-law, who work there, as well.

If you haven’t stopped in to eat at AJ’s Family Diner, what are you waiting for? Virtually all the menu items are home made. Their sandwiches are fresh and tasty, and they serve up a perfectly prepared plate of eggs, bacon and home fries. Let’s not forget the popular sausage gravy, served on biscuits and home fries or hash browns. The burgers are also much in demand, as are the desserts.

AJ’s Family Diner is located at 202 Port Watson Street. You can partake of their offerings Sunday through Thursday from 6 am to 2 pm and Friday and Saturday from 6 am to 8 pm. Questions? To speak with Katie or her staff, dial (607) 756-5830, or look up AJ’s Family Diner on Facebook. Bring your family, stop in and have a meal. You’ll be glad you did!