Stick A Fork In It - It's Done! Fortlis in Little Italy Closes (how much)

[BugsyPal]

Another red sauce place bites the dust..

"“My cousin and I are in our sixties now,” one of the Joes told Eater of their reason for selling the family business, as well as the building, which was reportedly co-owned by 12 family members. Joe would not elaborate on who the new owners are, but they’d bought not just the restaurant’s home but also its furnishings — chairs, tables, equipment and all. Joe and Derek, however, retain the Forlini’s name.

Public records do not yet show how much 91-93 Baxter St. was sold for, but in 2020 Eater reported that the building was on the market for $15 million. "


https://nypost.com/2022/04/01/belove...fter-79-years/

[Mr.Retired]

Ate there last year. Awesome old Italian neighborhood 70's vibe.

Dang shame.

[BugsyPal]

Originally Posted by Mr.Retired

Ate there last year. Awesome old Italian neighborhood 70's vibe.

Dang shame.

Am sad to see the place go, but OTOH am happy for owners and their families. They made right move years ago buying the building, and now can leave on their own terms instead of being pushed out. There's enough in pot so all will get their taste, and guys can now take it easy in retirement.

Since new owner basically bought everything in the place, hopefully a new spot will open.

[Mr.Retired]

Originally Posted by BugsyPal

Am sad to see the place go, but OTOH am happy for owners and their families. They made right move years ago buying the building, and now can leave on their own terms instead of being pushed out. There's enough in pot so all will get their taste, and guys can now take it easy in retirement.

Since new owner basically bought everything in the place, hopefully a new spot will open.

Gonna miss them lemon shots...........