Lodi’s Black Bear Diner to open Oct. 7

Whether you prefer pancakes to waffles, eggs over easy or scrambled, you’ll likely be able to find whatever feeds your fancy at the new Black Bear Diner. Following months of interior renovations and cosmetic updates, the diner is scheduled to open its newest location in Lodi on Oct. 7, according to Black Bear Diner owner and restaurateur Burt Benepal. As a restaurateur, Benepal owns and operates six Black Bear locations throughout the Central Valley, including locations in Manteca, Modesto, and Turlock.