Following a late-night fire May 30 that forced Wally’s in Surf City to shutter for about six weeks for repairs, the community returned the care the restaurant has always shown as neighbors stopped by this week, not for food, but to offer support and comfort to the owners.
“The last few days have been some of the hardest we’ve experienced as restaurant owners, but they have also reminded us just how lucky we are to be part of this amazing community,” Mike Tomko said on behalf of the entire…
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