Victor Bruno seeks to sell Adolfo’s Ristorante, Art-e’-Pizza in downtown Springfield

https://ift.tt/32Mm8mI Skip to Article Menu Set Weather Subscribe Sign In Search NEWS Victor Bruno seeks to sell Adolfo’s Ristorante, Art-e’-Pizza in downtown Springfield Updated Jul 10, 2019; Posted Jul 10, 2019 Businessman Victor Bruno is seeking to sell both Adolfo's Ristorante, seen here, and Art-e'-Pizza, on Worthington Street in downtown Springfield. 56 0 shares By Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Local businessman Victor Bruno, saying he wants to spend more time with his family, confirmed on Tuesday that he is planning to sell his downtown eateries Adolfo’s Ristorante and Art-e’-Pizza. Adolfo’s, 254 Worthington St., was listed for sale on Tuesday, but the listing is for the business, not the property. The business includes the equipment, furnishings, inventory and the liquor license, said broker Paul Gallagher of Gallagher Real Estate of Holyoke. The asking price is $775,000. “My customers have been great to me, I’m going to miss them,” Bruno said in an email to The Republican. Bruno has two children, ages 5 and 8, and said, “I want to spend more time with my family.” Bruno opened the Italian restaurant in 2010, naming it in honor of his late father, Adolfo “Big Al” Bruno. Adolfo Bruno, who was a regional head of the New York-based Genovese crime family, was shot to death in Springfield on Nov. 23, 2003. Victor Bruno, in opening Adolfo's, said his father was his mentor and best friend, and had helped to teach him the food business. For breaking news in Western Massachusetts, download MassLive’s app and subscribe to Springfield push alerts The listing of Adolfo’s for sale describes the business as “one of Springfield’s Top Rated Best Restaurants/Nightclubs.” “This well-established restaurant/nightclub is turn key and ready to go with a fully equipped kitchen and bar located in the heart of downtown Springfield entertainment district and close to MGM casino,” the listing said. Adolfo’s Restaurant in Springfield, in midst of 23-day closure due to underage patrons, gets slapped with 3 more days Adolfo's Restaurant in downtown Springfield, in the midst of a 23-day closure due to a liquor license suspension for underage patrons, was issued three more days suspension due to a separate violation. Earlier this year state and city regulators temporarily suspended the restaurant’s liquor license due to underage customers being served alcohol and being in a restricted area. The restaurant was closed for most of January as a result. Bruno’s lawyer Thomas Rooke complained at the time that the business was already hurting due to construction work at nearby Stearns Square. Art-e’-Pizza, a restaurant and bar at 272 Worthington St., on the same block as Adolfo’s, will also be listed for sale this week, Gallagher said. The asking price is $285,000. Bruno opened the the restaurant in February 2018, featuring Neapolitan-style pizza and various other menu options. That site was once the location of Art-e'-Pasta, which inspired the new name, Bruno said. Liquor license transfers in each case require approval from the local License Commission and the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. 'Different than any pizza around here': Art-e'-Pizza restaurant ready for downtown Springfield grand opening (photos, video) Victor Bruno, owner of Adolfo's Restaurant in downtown Springfield, is preparing for a grand opening of a new restaurant, Art-e'Pizza on Feb. 17. Like MassLive’s Facebook page and Instagram Account for more View Comments56 Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy © 2019 MassLive.com. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of MassLive.com. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Ad Choices