The long-awaited opening of a new Taylorville restaurant is taking place today.

The new American Eagle Restaurant on East Park across from Apple Auto, opened at 6 this morning.   

Owner Rufino Esperenza tells Regional Radio News that all dishes offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be made fresh, and added he'll offer a wide variety of breakfast items including omlettes, eggs benedict, crepes, and many flavors of fresh toast.

Esperenza had hired 18 employees to assist him, and he says he'll be among 5 cooks that will be in the kitching preparing fresh food and making sure it's served in a timely fashion.

The new American Eagle Restaurant in Taylorville will be open 6am to 9pm 7 days a week.