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A popular restaurant that has been a staple of the greater Cincinnati community for half a century has closed its doors. All hope for a return is not lost, however, as the owner is searching for a new location to reopen for its loyal customers.
A LaRosa's Pizzeria spokesperson said that the Springdale-Princeton location in the Tri-County Town Center will pause its operations "for an extended amount of time" after the longtime restaurant lost its lease, per FOX 19. The pizzeria has been at the same location for 50 years.
Eddie Meiners, the franchise owner of the Springdale-Princeton LaRosa's location, hopes to reopen in the future somewhere within the Tri-County area and keep the restaurant going for many more years; however, it is unclear when they may reopen as they are still looking for a new spot to once again call home.
"I'm the third generation of my family to serve guests here," Meiners said. "We are being very deliberate exploring the Tri-County area for a location that will be convenient and serve our guests for decades to come."
According to Local 12, the last day of business at the Springdale-Princeton location was July 3. Employees have been offered positions at nearby LaRosa's locations until the pizzeria can reopen.