Red Rose Closes After 34 Years In Carroll Gardens

CARROLL GARDENS, BROOKLYN — Another long-time staple in Carroll Gardens closed its doors for good on Sunday, but not because of increasing rents or lack of patronage.

The owners of Italian restaurant Red Rose say they're ready to retire.

"Dear Patrons, Friends & Family," owners Antonio and Santo Romano wrote in a Facebook post. "It is with great Joy & excitement, along with some sadness too. Red Rose will be closing its door on Sunday September 24th. We are officially Retiring."

The announcement brought a massive outpouring of support from fans both in and out of the neighborhood. The Facebook post had nearly 400 comments and shares when this article was published.

"Santos, Can't express great Joy for you and your family," one person wrote. "Always took this blackbird, and family as his own. Best wishes to you. Just send the recipe for the rice balls."

Katia Kelly, who runs the popular neighborhood blog "Pardon Me For Asking," shared more on the restaurant's history:

Antonio arrived in the United States on an Italian ocean liner as a young man over 50 years ago. He first worked in restaurants around New York City, before meeting his beloved wife Anna, who encouraged him to open his own business. Their first venture was a sandwich and specialties shop on Cheever Place in Cobble Hill.

It proved so successful, that they decided to open Red Rose here in Carroll Gardens 34 years ago and "to established the family style restaurant of their dreams right here in the neighborhood they have always loved."

Read more from Pardon Me For Asking here.

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