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Gene Hackman was 'beloved' regular customer at Santa Fe roadhouse where his visit was featured on Food Network


Despite his superstar status, Hackman enjoyed frequenting local hotspots, including his favorite restaurant, Harry's Roadhouse, known for serving classic southwestern dishes.

As the world's biggest stars pay tribute to film legend Gene Hackman, his non-famous friends in his adopted hometown of Santa Fe are mourning the loss of a 'kind and generous' beloved member of their community. O'Brien recalled the memorable moment in 2008 when Hackman visited the restaurant as celebrity chef Guy Fieri was filming a segment for Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Despite his superstar status, Hackman enjoyed frequenting local hotspots, including his favorite restaurant, Harry's Roadhouse, which was once featured in a 2008 episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, with Guy Fieri

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