""I'm not resurrecting Ferdinando's; I'm not doing that. After a year of sifting through the photos, relics, dishware, and bottles of antique amari that were left behind, undertaking some necessary upgrades and renovations, installing a proper bar, and giving the space several coats of paint, Lamboglia will instead open Bar Ferdinando on April 15.""
""Being in here makes you realize this guy, Frank, spent 53 years in here, in one place, right? You don't find that.""
Bar Ferdinando will open in the former location of Ferdinando's Focacceria, which closed after 121 years. Owner Sal Lamboglia emphasizes that he is not resurrecting the old restaurant but rather creating a new establishment. After renovations and upgrades, including a new bar and fresh paint, the space retains much of its original character. Lamboglia has incorporated his own family photos while keeping the ambiance reminiscent of the past, honoring the legacy of Frank Buffa, who spent over five decades in the restaurant.
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