"Sardi's, the Theater District restaurant known for its walls plastered with over 1,000 celebrity caricatures, was actually where the Tony Awards were first conceived."
"After 99 years in business, Sardi's is getting ready for its next chapter, closing for renovations on June 24 as current owner Max Klimavicius steps down."
"Although Sardi's will undergo a revamp, Klimavicius has been assured that the space will not be redesigned and those famous caricatures and burgundy banquettes will stay put."
Sardi's, a historic restaurant in the Theater District, is closing for renovations on June 24 after 99 years in business. The restaurant, known for its celebrity caricatures, was the birthplace of the Tony Awards and has served as a gathering place for the theater community. Current owner Max Klimavicius is stepping down after 33 years, selling the business to the Shubert Organization. The renovations will preserve the restaurant's iconic features, including its name, caricatures, and burgundy banquettes, with a reopening expected by November 10.
Read at Time Out New York
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