Jose Reyes is finally making good on his dream.

Next month, the local wedding venue owner will open JP Restaurant and Lounge in the former Sarto’s space in Jefferson Park.

“About 10 years ago … I thought opening a restaurant would be a great idea,” the former McDonald’s manager said.

Reyes, not to be confused with the short-lived Rockies shortstop, said he ran several locations of the fast-food chain and flipped “a bunch” from in the red to profitability.

“But just a restaurant sometimes is tough,” he continued, noting that the timing wasn’t right then. “So what could be something that people always have money for? If it’s just a restaurant they might say, ‘I’ll eat at home.’ But people always want to drink and watch sports.”

Reyes’ 3,000-square-foot spot at 2900 W. 25th Ave., which h

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