Johnny's Place

Johnny's Place - The Coronation Restaurant is written introspectively of her father, Johnny Seto, in his 50some years as the manager of the Coronation Restaurant. Situated at the historic Four Corners of Bowmanville, the Coronation was for many years has been a key gathering spot in town. Illustrated with black & white and colour images and a new cover, this book also features postcards to Johnny from customers. As well as a smalltown restaurant, the Coronation saw many immigrants from China passing on their own personal journey to making Canada their home. This book adds to the ethnohistoric records of Bowmanville which celebrated in 2008 its 150th anniversary.