Famous Ybor Restaurant Closing After 93 Years
Hang the “closed” sign on another Ybor City establishment. This famous Tampa Bay restaurant is closing after almost 100 years.
If you have a hankering for some delicious Italian food, scratch this family-owned place off your list. Tony’s Ybor Restaurant will be serving their last plate of Chicken Parmesan on Friday, September 2nd. After 93 years in business, third-generation owner Larry Scaglione is turning the lights off at this Ybor City landmark. Tony’s Ybor Restaurant was started by Scaglione’s grandfather in 1929. The business was passed to Scaglione’s father and mother and now he runs it. “I grew up under the counters here. My parents had us learning very early how to cook in the kitchen. So myself and my brothers, we all know how to cook, take care of ourselves. It has just been an interesting journey,” said Scaglione.
So why is this Ybor City Italian restaurant closing after almost a century? Scaglione also runs a very successful catering business and he needs to cut back on his time. “Restaurant business requires long days, long hours, and my day starts at usually 5 in the morning,” said Scaglione. “I’m at the market picking up fresh vegetables for the restaurant that day.”
You still have some time to enjoy the fine Italian food that Tony’s Ybor Restaurant has been serving for almost 100 years. When you’re there, make sure you raise a glass to this legendary establishment and toast it’s history. [SOURCE ABC Action News]
