Italian restaurant in Beacon Hill to close after two decades of operation
'I find myself filled with gratitude and reflection,' Herritt said. 'It has been the privilege to serve and welcome our loyal guests over the years.'
Herritt said it's 'hard to believe' that had yet to turn 40 years old when he opened the venue, which is known for
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'What a journey it has been since our opening night, when nearly everything that could go wrong did go wrong,' Herritt said. 'The air conditioning failed, equipment broke down, and yet somehow, thanks to your support, the restaurant came to life and has continued to thrive.'
'Over the years, we've celebrated countless milestones together — from newlyweds and anniversaries to the graduations of the children who first came here in strollers,' he continued. 'Watching your families grow has been one of the greatest joys of this work.'
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Herritt previously owned two other Boston-area restaurants that have since closed:
Until it closes, Grotto will continue to serve its regularly scheduled dinner service from 5 to 9 p.m., seven days a week, Herritt said.
Material from previous Globe coverage was used in this report.
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