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Big Bear Cafe back open under new management

Rueben Pierce, left, and Mike Head stand outside the Big Bear Cafe to talk following lunch at the longtime Gainesville restaurant. After being closed for a few months for renovations, the eatery is back open with southern style cooking.

0613BigBear6 — Rueben Pierce, left, and Mike Head stand outside the Big Bear Cafe to talk following lunch at the longtime Gainesville restaurant. After being closed for a few months for renovations, the eatery is back open with southern style cooking.

A big banner hanging from the front posts outside let everyone know that the landmark Big Bear Cafe is back serving its Southern-style country breakfast and lunch plates. Larry Miller caught up with long-time acquaintances as he dropped in for lunch Monday. He spotted Rosemary Dodd sitting at a table with others.