Say it isn’t Sbarro.
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the pizza chain may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as early as next week. They are seeking something called ‘debtor-in-possession’ financing from a group of hedge funds to keep the stores open and operating while in bankruptcy.
I for one hope they find the sauce they need.
It’s not that Sbarro is my favorite restaurant. The pizza biz in New York City is crowded and highly competitive; you can find a better pie at several places in my neighborhood alone.
But Sbarro is the slice I associate with Times Square.
Long before I lived in Manhattan, my trips into the city were for one thing and one thing only: theatre. We would jam two or more plays into a day, if the show times allowed.
And when you’re running from venue to venue, grabbing a slice at Sbarro was quick and cheap and satisfying. I’m sure it still is for the legion of tourists who overwhelm the theatre district every single day (except maybe Mondays).
Call me nostalgic, but I can’t imagine Broadway without Sbarro. Let’s find the bucks, people, and help them keep their slice of the Great White Way.
Pie in the face
Pizza lovers — there’s a new combo in town!
Actually, it’s available in British Columbia at Steveston Pizza Company. They named it the C6, but I’m going to be bold and suggest a new one:
STUPID PIZZA
See if you agree. The pie features lobster, black Alaskan cod and a side of Russian Osetra caviar — yours for only $450.
You read it right.
Now, if you want one, you have to call a day ahead. No 30 minute delivery guarantee on the Stupid Pizza — no sirree. That would probably cost you extra!
Owner Nader Hatami told Canada.com the pricey pie was intended to make a “culinary statement.” But in fact, to date, they’ve only sold one.
Looks like customers have made their own right statement back, as in:
“We’re not nearly that stupid.”
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