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Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Beloved local Italian restaurant closing after 58 years
Every family has a restaurant they visit for all occasions, whether a casual family gathering or an important milestone, and this local eatery was a beloved one. Domenico Belcastro founded Domenico's Restaurant in 1967 in Levittown, New York. This family-owned establishment gained the hearts of hundreds of guests by serving homemade, authentic Italian food for nearly six decades. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The restaurant has remained active in the community, encouraging business by organizing events and holiday celebrations. It has become a part of people's most important moments in life. Related: Another fast-food burger chain is quietly closing locations However, operating a restaurant is challenging, especially when navigating an uncertain economy and amid a consumer slowdown that has led even some of the biggest chains to close multiple locations or even file for bankruptcy. Domenico's Restaurant lived through some of the best and worst years in the U.S. economy, outliving many fellow local eateries. Unfortunately, its biggest fear has now become a reality. The restaurant took to social media on May 21 to announce it will close its doors and shut down operations on June 29. "We want to thank you all for the last 58 years of unforgettable memories. We will forever be grateful for this community," the post stated. Related: Starbucks faces huge new rival The post ended with the owner expressing his optimism and desire to reopen the business at some point in the future. Despite what happens, it will continue serving its customers and running business normally until the last day. "We are hopeful that this is not our last chapter but as of right now, nothing is concrete. Please come in these last few weeks and see us; we would love to see as many of you as we can!" As soon as the announcement was made, hundreds of devastated customers expressed their sadness on Facebook, with nearly 500 reactions, over 300 comments, and more than 300 shares. More Retail News: Wingstop makes big moves to fix a big customer complaintPopular restaurant announces more closures despite rising salesAldi acquires multiple locations from bankrupt retail chain Many users were in disbelief of the news, with one commenting, "No way, this place is a legacy," and another stating, "So sad to hear this." A former employee also reacted to the post by commenting, "Domenico's will always hold a special place in my heart. I worked there from 2006 to 2015 and have many fond memories. I'm grateful for the experience and opportunities." Even a neighboring local flower shop expressed its sadness by commenting, "We are heartbroken to hear this; up until 15 months ago, our store was neighbors with them. Since we purchased our store 25 years ago, they were not only our neighbor, but became our friends. We celebrated many milestone occasions with our family at Domenico's. Our community is losing a great business who was always willing to help out the schools, churches, clubs, businesses, and more. We will miss you immensely. and so will our community." Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular New York Italian Restaurant Closing After Nearly 60 Years
After nearly six decades in business, a beloved Italian restaurant on Long Island is preparing to close down. Domenico's Restaurant in Levittown, N.Y. will close its doors next month, ownership announced in a social media post Wednesday. Domenico's final day of service will be Sunday, June 29. "We want to thank you all for the last 58 years of unforgettable memories," the post reads. "We are hopeful that this is not our last chapter but as of right now nothing is concrete. "Please come in these last few weeks and see us, we would love to see as many of you as we can." A quick glance at the social media pages for Domenico's indicates the restaurant was functioning as normal recently, with daily and weekly specials and other events on the premises. Founded in 1967 by Domenico Belcastro, Domenico's became a staple for residents of Levittown and elsewhere. "His success was due in part by the use of his grandmother's original recipes from Calabria, Italy and using only the highest quality imported ingredients," the official Domenico's website says of Belcastro. "Over the years, people have come from all over Long Island, and more recently all over New York, to try these Old world recipes." The comments section of the Domenico's closure announcement on Facebook is full of disappointed customers, including one woman who says the restaurant will always have a special place in her heart because she went into labor with her first child during a meal there. "So sad to hear this! We had dinner here after my son's baptism. Great memories," another woman wrote. "Domenico's will always be special to me. 10+ years working there. So many fun, crazy days & nights. So many special friends & customers. Definitely a family restaurant I was happy to be a part of. Wishing Domenico's & his family all the best, you will be missed," a third woman said. "This is heartbreaking for my family. So many great memories at the restaurant and many friends made there," a fourth added. Right now, it appears Domenico's will remain open seven days a week for normal hours until it shuts its doors.
