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Refurbished Collegiate Grill reopens with happy diners, employees
Gainesville landmark has new seating, cleaner look, but same food and atmosphere
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Maurice and Juanita Garrett, center, who have been patrons of the Collegiate Grill since 1959 and 1962 respectively, enjoy their meal in Gainesville, on Friday, March 2, 2018. - photo by David Barnes
The grill was smoking, potatoes were frying and there were customers waiting for tables. The Collegiate Grill was busy for its lunch rush on the square in downtown Gainesville on Saturday, March 3, like every other day of the week. But for the past few weeks, customers have seen something a little different.