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Another Astoria institution has fallen victim to the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemicGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Riccardo’s By The Bridge, located at 21-04 24th AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., has closed permanentlyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Since 1951, Riccardo’s has hosted countless milestones for Astorians and moreGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. From weddings and baptisms to birthdays and holiday parties, many have celebrated life’s special moments at this legendary neighborhood establishmentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Riccardo’s By The Bridge was opened by Richard Corbisiero SrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., and has remained a family-operated venue throughout its near seven-decade runGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The venue’s closure was announced yesterday via press release and social mediaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

After months of closure with no end or path to safely opening in sight, the team at Riccardo’s made the incredibly difficult decision to close its doorsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Anthony Corbisiero, current President of Riccardo’s By The Bridge wrote the following: “We are proud of what we’ve done over the yearsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Our business goal was to create a venue that was affordable to the widest group of people possible while showing them a great time, a great value, all at a great priceGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. And we succeededGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Making sure we remained affordable meant that the greatest number of people could have the greatest number of celebrations at a place featuring —if I may say so myself— the GREATEST fried calamari anywhereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. We will truly miss sharing in the events of your lives; it has truly been an honor to serve you allGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.”

Give Me Astoria would like to wish the best of luck to the team at Riccardo’s going forwardGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. If you would like to read the full post by MrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Corbisiero, please visit hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.