WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - An 18-year-old, just months out of high school, is starting a new endeavor: opening her own restaurant.

Julianna Downey is opening a new restaurant at the former Shuler’s Restaurant on Mill Street in Watertown. It’s called The Porch Light.

The Watertown High School graduate says she wants a cozy place for people to come and enjoy comfort foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Asked why she decided to open her own business at just 18 years old, Downey says she’s always wanted to work for herself and start something of her own.

“Right after I graduated, I put myself in real estate school. I’m going to start my real estate business after this. I was thinking of something I could do to start my career now, and I thought about opening a restaurant. Once I thoug

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