Why Did Barbuto Closing?

It looked like the typical New York restaurant — that is, real estate — story. In May, the chef Jonathan Waxman's restaurant Barbuto closed after nearly 16 years as a treasured fixture of the West Village. The quirky building had been sold, and the landlord wanted the space for a different use. ... Waxman said.

Is Barbuto NYC closing?

As of today, Wednesday, March 25, we have decided to close our to-go business. We have been so thrilled to have your support, however the crisis has become too hard to justify our staying open.

What restaurant does Jonathan Waxman own?

Chef Jonathan Waxman opens Baffi Italian restaurant in Atlanta, preparing Italian-inspired dishes with Southern ingredients. Baffi means “moustache” in Italian. The name is a playful wink to Chef Waxman's famous New York City restaurant, Barbuto, (meaning “bearded” in Italian,) where many signature recipes were born.