Tim’s Place set to close, couple opens up about decision to leave

“I’m going to miss it here but I’m doing for it love,” Tim says. 

Tim says he is most thankful for his customers and family. He is planning to open a “Tim’s Place” in Denver but make it a little different.

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Making society more welcoming to differences

by Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Marjorie Dannenfelser from philly.com:

More than two decades after Chris Burke, playing Corky Thatcher, first won the hearts of TV audiences in the Life Goes On series, another American with Down syndrome will soon grace the silver screen. Albuquerque's KOAT-TV reports that filming will soon begin for Everybody Loves Tim, a "docu-series" centered on Tim Harris who, since 2010, has welcomed customers to his popular breakfast-and-lunch joint in the "Duke City," called Tim's Place.

The casting call is unique. Producers are looking for "people seeking to live a more confident and inspired life," and are interested in "learning how to live more like [Tim] does, with supreme confidence and the ability to live life to the fullest."

The energetic, inspiring young restaurateur, and self-styled "hugging machine," has Down syndrome.

The outlook for Tim and other Americans living with Down syndrome - as well as their families - has steadily been improving. Since their commonalities were first identified in the mid-19th century by Dr. John Langdon Down (1828-1896), we have come a long way in understanding and helping people with Down syndrome.

Gone is the erroneous belief that the condition was somehow a parent's fault. Also gone, or nearly so, are hurtful and inaccurate descriptive terms. The advent of antibiotics, starting in the 1950s, has extended the life span of those with Down syndrome to around 60 years by eliminating the respiratory infections that usually ended their lives in childhood.

Inspirational restauranteur Tim Harris to get reality show

by Regina Ruiz from KOAT ABC:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Tim Harris, the owner of Tim's Place restaurant, will be getting his own reality show, and the show is casting.

Harris, who was born with Down Syndrome, has made several TV appearances, including a recent trip to "The View." Harris lives by this famous Walt Disney quote: "If you can dream it, you can do it."
The show, "Everybody Loves Tim," will explore the life of Harris who achieved his dream of opening a restaurant in the Duke City.
Tim's Place is known for its signature friendly service, which often includes free hugs from the owner himself.
The show is looking for people seeking to live a more confident and inspired life, who are willing to work alongside Tim.

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Restaurateur Tim Harris to appear on 'The View'

by Todd Kurtz from KOAT 7 Albuquerque:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —An Albuquerque restaurant owner is back in the national spotlight and is set to take his trademark hugs all the way to ABC's "The View."

There are a number of reasons to check out Tim's Place restaurant, but many come to see Tim Harris. Harris, who has Down syndrome, opened up shop in northeast Albuquerque years ago.

His inspiring story draws patrons from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. Many see his story on social media and come to check out his cheery personality and free hugs.
"I want people to feel all the love," Harris said.
"The View" flew Harris and his family to New York City earlier this week to record a segment. A love for the movie "Sister Act" had Harris pumped up about the trip.
"I love Whoopi Goldberg. I can't wait to meet her," he said.
It's been a busy week for the restaurant owner. The segment was filmed Tuesday and he had to hurry back to start his annual Hug-A-Thon. Harris hopes to raise $10,000 through the Hug-A-Thon for local firefighters. It could take as many as 2,000 hugs to reach that goal.
Viewers can see Harris' interview on "The View" starting at 10 a.m. Friday on KOAT-TV.

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Breakfast at Tim's Place: hug #41,407

Started my day at the World's Friendliest Restaurant! Tim's Place! Oh Yeah!

This is my second time visiting and Tim's Place is awesome! As a parent of a child with Down syndrome this place is like a temple of inspiration. I feel really lucky to have experienced the Denver convention and now Tim's Place (TimsPlaceABQ.com).

Tim’s Place: World’s Friendliest Restaurant

What is Tim’s Place?

Tim’s Place is a unique full service restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico serving breakfast and lunch. Our slogan captures exactly who we are and what you can expect when you visit us!

Tim’s Place: World’s Friendliest Restaurant

Breakfast, Lunch, and Hugs. The key differential factor of our concept is the customer service experience. We believe that people have a huge appetite for being genuinely welcomed, connected with, touched, appreciated, and genuinely cared for. We believe many experiences in our busy modern lives are impersonal, sterile, and devoid of genuine human connection.

Restaurant owner Tim Harris wants to offer a welcoming environment where you can grab something to eat while meeting friends. He didn’t let Down Syndrome get in the way of achieving his dream of opening a restaurant at Academy and Wyoming in northeast Albuquerque.

Who is Tim?

Tim Harris serves as the inspiration for our unique restaurant concept.

Everybody needs a Tim hug.

What is a Tim Hug?Calorie Free, Guilt Free. Sweet, but not too sweet. Guaranteed to improve your lease on life! Ask your server.