Time travel back to the ’60s

Jody Vincitorio has officially opened the newly refurbished Ross St Cafe and Diner.

After running JV’s Paint & Panel for 15 years, Jody decided to close up shop last year and chase a new dream.

He purchased the Ross St Cafe, and over the past few months he has transformed the place into a ‘ 60s fever dream.

With bright red booths lining the walls, black and white chequered flooring and Happy Days playing on repeat, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

After being in the car repair business for 40 years, his latest venture is a big change of pace from what he’s used to, but he’s ready to face the challenge head-on.

“It’s a big eye-opener for me,”

Jody said.

“I’m still learning every day on the job.”

His three staff members, Mia, Jamie and Mal, who worked at the original Ross St Cafe, are cooking up a storm and serving with a smile.

Now, though, they are dolled up in pink and white striped uniforms, complete with a white cap to match the ‘ 60s look.

Many familiar faces have popped through the cafe’s doors for Jody, with many in the town customers of his previous business.

“I reckon 90 per cent of the customers that have come in here, I’ve repaired their car,” he said.

While he loves seeing all the familiar faces, many new ones have been stopping by to try their delicious menu. “We’re getting a lot of people,” he said. “People are ringing up to book a table now.”

On the menu, classic diner food options like burgers, chicken schnitzel rolls, and steak sandwiches await, as well as some staff picks.

“We threw a bit more in the bainmarie, like lasagne, hotdogs, chicken and lamb souvlakis, pork and all that kind of stuff,” he said.

“We’ve still got Mia’s Thai Thursdays and Friday’s Sweet ‘n’ Sour.”

Also coming up soon, they’ll be adding milkshakes, thickshakes, sundaes, spiders and banana splits to the menu.

Jody also wants to thank everyone who helped to make his diner dreams possible.

“Special thanks to my wife Sonia for her major help and support, my dad Vince for everything that he’s done and all the help from my good friends,” he said.

Full of ‘60s nostalgia and charm, the cafe is on its way to becoming one of the hotspots in Tatura.

Ross St Cafe and Diner is located at 98–100 Ross St, Tatura, and is open every weekday between 6 am and 2 pm.

Jody Vincitorio is ready to welcome you back to the ’60s.