Wasaga Beach At Your Service: The Beacon Restaurant

This week we are speaking with Guy Puccini, owner of the Beacon Restaurant.

Guy has been a part of the fabric of Wasaga Beach for decades. His father, Giocomo Puccini bought the Beacon way back int 1946 to keep himself busy after selling his baking business "Taylor's Meat Pies" of Toronto.

The Beacon has been host to live entertainment from Big Band music to rock, to karaoke for longer than most people can remember. This nightclub is popular with locals not just from Wasaga Beach, but Stayner and Collingwood as well. Ask anyone who lives here and they'll immediately tell you about their days partying at the Beacon. 

During the 50's and 60's, the Beacon and its dances were known throughout Ontario for great entertainment and hosted many popular acts such as Little Caesar, Grant Smith, The Manhattans, Jay Smith and The Majestics, The Counts; all great acts for their time. Even your humble webmaster graced the stage at the Beacon during the 1990's. There are few who don't know about the Beacon. 

Basic Info:

Beacon Restaurant; Guy Puccini

Owner's Name: Guy Puccini
What He Does: Restaurant and Bar, eatery, live entertainment
Location: 146-45th Street, Wasaga Beach, ON
Phone: 705-429-4433
Year Started: 1946

Business Description:

Business: Restaurant / Bar

Future Goals: More of the same.

Favourite Customer: Happy-go-lucky

Biggest Hurdle To Overcome: Weather!

Five Quick Questions: 

1.) What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Everything!

2.) What was the last business you visited in Wasaga Beach?
Scotia Bank

3.) Favourite Song?
Anything by Kansas

4.) What celebrity have you been accused of looking like?
Telly Savalas

5.) What five words that describe you?
I can't describe myself!