Ferdinando's Focacceria, a beloved Sicilian restaurant in Carroll Gardens, closed after 121 years following owner Frank Buffa's decision to retire due to health concerns. Buffa, 75, cited physical limitations and no direct family heir to take over the business. The establishment struggled following the pandemic, and Buffa felt it was no longer viable to maintain operations. Locals mourned the closure, reminiscing over decades of memories at the iconic eatery, which has hosted numerous notable figures and become a cherished fixture in the community.
It's like a big hole in my life," said Brooklyn Heights resident Robert Iannucci, who has been a regular at Ferdinando's for over 40 years. "This is the best restaurant in New York City to me ... my life plan was that the lasagna would always be there."
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