In September 2020, longtime hospitality pros Casey Keller and her husband, Roy Benoit, became first-time restaurant owners when they took over and revived Wendell's , a diner at 3838 Tennyson Street. Five years later, the couple has announced that the restaurant's last day will be Sunday, September 21.

"Wendell's had a great menu, and we loved the vibe in the dining room; it's modern but still has a classic diner feel," Keller told Westword shortly after becoming co-owner of the eatery. In the five years since, she and Benoit have continued to dish out tasty fare, including some of the city's best buttermilk pancakes, while creating a community gathering space that truly loves its regulars.

But Tennyson Street has changed — a lot . Wendell's is not only nearby an old-school diner

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