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A FAMILY-run chippy will be returning to the seafront by popular demand and a £100,000 investment. The Zinonos family, who ran the “turreted” Ye Olde Chippy opposite the Kursaal on Southend seafront, is behind the new restaurant. The family is working with Southend seafront businessman Paul Thompson. It will replace Mr Thompson’s Baskin Robbin and Maple Moose takeaways in Marine Parade, Southend, with the project costing about £100,000. George Zinonos, 53, said: “We cannot wait to get back and the seafront is in our blood. “Every time I go down there I get an adrenaline rush and I am excited to welcome back all our regular customers. Lots have been contacting us asking when we can re-open.