The company says the move comes down to its lease ending and will take effect later this season, according to BK Reader. In a statement shared with the outlet, CEO Mike Nugent thanked both customers and employees, saying, 'It has been an absolute honor to be welcomed into the Brooklyn community for 15 years,' while confirming that the Gowanus run is nearly over.
Bar Ferdinando is Sal Lamboglia's fourth business, including his neighboring dining places Cafe Spaghetti, Swoony's, and Sal Tang's. In fact, Ferdinando's Focacceria owner Francesco "Frank" Buffa picked Lamboglia to take over the address after Buffa decided to shutter the restaurant in February 2025.