Overview
In 1963, Belynn R. Gonzales, the eldest of Valentine’s four children, joined the family business as a bus girl. She was only 7 years old. Especially close to her grandmother, Belynn and her Nana shared a special bond and a true love of hospitality. A SDSU’s Business School graduate, Belynn carried on the family tradition by taking over the helm of our ship on July 1st,1979. Working together with General Manager José L. Payo, who came aboard in 1984 and is originally from Oaxaca, México, the two have been able to collaborate and grow the restaurant.