Black Bear Diner is a unique family restaurant that celebrates the warmth, hospitality and values of another era -- a time when life was a little simpler, when things moved at a slower pace, and when service, quality and value were the cornerstones of business.
The principals of 3 Bears Inc. are George Sammut, Tony Mavrides and John O'Looney. Here are their profiles...
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Home: Gilroy, California
Contact: George.Sammut@blackbeardiner.com
George and Sandra reside in Gilroy, California, "The Garlic Capital of the World", since 1986.
With young son Anthony in High School, and daughter Nicole and her husband Robert living in nearby Hollister,
they enjoy the warm Santa Clara Valley climate, with its proximity to the various nearby mountain ranges to the
east, and Pacific Ocean to the west.
While George remains busy overseeing daily operations of the California Diners,
Sandra is a long time Parks and Recreation Supervisor for the City of Gilroy. They both stay very active in local
community events & organizations; enjoy traveling, and the company of family & friends.
Having a passion for
hunting & fishing and other outdoor activities, George stays on the go. They both also try and spend as much
time as possible at their lake house in Clearlake, California.
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Home: Reno, Nevada
Contact: Tony.Mavrides@blackbeardiner.com
Living in the Pine studded mountains above Reno, Tony and Robin enjoy the warm and cold climate changes
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With a full time position as General Manager of Circus-Circus Casino,
Tony stays extremely busy and yet still remains very active in the oversight of the 3 Bears Inc. Diner
operations.
Having great talent and enthusiasm for gardening and landscape, Robin spends much time creating
amazing color around their mountain home as well as the Nevada Diners during the spring and summer months.
They both enjoy traveling to all corners of the world, and both have a passion for fine food and wines.
They enjoy all outdoor activities, and find as much time as possible trying new adventures, being on a golf
course, or relaxing at their vacation home in Kona Hawaii. Sons Nick, Joe and Kyle are big parts of their
lives and are also active in the Diners in the Reno area.
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Home: Reno, Nevada
Contact: jpolooney@yahoo.com
Just down the hill a short distance from the Mavrides Mountain home in Reno, John and Ellen reside
in the beautiful Montreux Estates Golf Course Community at the foot of the scenic Mt. Rose Hwy. Having
retired from many years in the casino industry; John stays busy overseeing the daily Nevada Diner
operations.
Being an avid golfer, skier, and outdoorsman, he does his best to stay active and enjoys both
summer and winter months. With daughter Casey residing nearby & her sister Lindsay, husband Kevin and
beautiful twin daughters Stella and Scarlett in Sacramento, John and Ellen enjoy life fully, and find
as much time as possible to see their granddaughters. (Thus referred to affectionately by all as Gramps!)