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Bringing Tradition and Technology Together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From SWENSEN\u2019S to the One on Sunset<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legacy of Swensen\u2019s was left in good hands when the landlord turned the keys over to Patricia & Dimitris Harvalis after the restaurant closing in April.  The couple have fully embraced what made Swensen\u2019s so special for many decades and introducing new favors and creations of Chef Dimitris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Swensen\u2019s  Grill & Ice Cream Parlor was a fixture on US1 since it opened in 1977.  The streetscape also included Spec\u2019s Music.  Those were the days.  Generations of kids will recall mom and dad bringing them to Swensen\u2019s for a special treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chain is based in San Francisco with franchise locations across the United States.  The once popular restaurant chain seemed to wane.  However, the South Dixie Hwy location was privately owned and seemed to withstand the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dimitris is an established restaurateur who has been in the business for the past 31 years.  He is the owner\/operator of Elia Caf\u00e9 in Miami and in the Pinecrest Community Center.  He has opened six restaurants and is particularly enthusiastic about preserving the legacy while introducing \u201dtechnology into nostalgic space\u201d in The One on Sunset.   Guests will place orders on the ipad server at each table.  Some Swensen\u2019s favorites are on the menu, coupled with new creations by Dimitris. And yes, there\u2019s 23 flavors of ice cream and gelato, including sugar free and vegan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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