People from as far as Long Island made the journey to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn on Sunday to bid farewell to Lenny's Pizza, which served its last pies this weekend after being in business for 70 years.
People enjoyed their last slices of Lenny’s Pizza on Sunday before the Bensonhurst institution closes for good.Lenny’s Pizza rose to fame after being featured in the movie ‘Saturday Night Fever.’Sunday’s last hurrah was a chance for the Giordanos to show their appreciation to their lifelong customers.
Josephine shared that her family sold the building, and their next big plan is to relocate and spend time traveling and “on the beach.” “Unfortunately, New York City is not exactly what it used to be,” she said.Photo by Gabriele HoltermannThe Giordanos announced the closure on social media Friday night and the news spread like wildfire.
For many who grew up in Bensonhurst, the closure of one of the neighborhood’s last true Italian institutions felt like losing a “slice” of Brooklyn. “Lenny’s was always here. You came here to have a slice after the movies,” Annarumma said. “They always remember your name when you come in here. Always, ‘Hello, how are you?’ Always happy to see you.”
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