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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Longstanding restaurant Rutabegorz is closing its Tustin location after more than 47 years in business, the company confirmed Monday on social media.

What we know:

Rutabegorz will permanently shut its doors at 158 W. Main Street on Oct. 30.

Original owner Paul Berkman opened Rutabegorz in 1970 in Fullerton , then expanded to Tustin in 1978. It operates another location at 264 N. Glassell St. in Orange.

"It's been nothing short of amazing," the restaurant said on Instagram. "The customers, their families and then THEIR families, city personnel, and a multitude of long-term employees have all been a mainstay to Rutabegorz rich history."

"We make you happy and in turn you've made us grateful to have served you," it added. "Thank you from the b

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