The North Miami Neighborhood Redevelopment Company (NMCRA) has accredited a $300,000 grant to assist a serious renovation of Jimmy’s Diner, a beloved neighborhood staple with roots courting again practically 60 years.
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The Industrial Rehabilitation Grant, accredited unanimously throughout the April 22, 2025, CRA Board Assembly, will assist fund a $502,017 improve venture for the diner, situated at 510 NE one hundred and twenty fifth Road.
Initially opened in 1966 because the Ranch Home Restaurant, the eatery has lengthy been a gathering spot for locals. Now owned by Lyonel and Marie Blaise, Jimmy’s Diner continues to serve traditional American breakfasts and lunches whereas using a crew that features six North Miami residents.
Deliberate renovations embrace new flooring, ceiling enhancements, an open seating structure, upgraded lighting, contemporary landscaping, exterior portray, and restriping of the car parking zone.
“Jimmy’s Diner represents greater than only a restaurant—it’s a dwelling a part of our metropolis’s historical past and id,” stated Anna-Bo Emmanuel, Esq., Govt Director of the North Miami CRA. “This venture displays our ongoing dedication to preserving our cultural landmarks whereas supporting financial development and enhancing the vibrancy of our downtown space.”
The grant is a part of the NMCRA’s broader mission to revitalize business corridors and assist legacy companies that assist form the group.
