Bari Pork Store Closing in Bensonhurst After 50+ Years

End of an Era for Bensonhurst Italian Deli

• 💔 The beloved Bari Pork Store in Bensonhurst is closing its doors permanently after more than five decades in business.
• 💡 For over 50 years, the store served as a staple for Italian Americans, providing food and goods directly from Italy.

Heartbreak and Nostalgia for Owners and Customers

• 😭 Owners express deep sadness and exhaustion, with one owner stating, "I've had enough. I can't do no more."
• 💬 Customers describe the store as a family, with one patron lamenting, "Even my mother is going to be devastated to learn that Tony and George roast beef that we cook are closing shop."
• 👨‍🍳 The owners, who learned their craft at 14 and 15, have dedicated their lives to preparing fresh Italian sausage and other specialties.

Reasons for Closure: Shifting Demographics and Economics

• 📉 The owners cite an inability to afford staying open, noting that their long-time customer base is no longer in the neighborhood.
• 🏘️ "Our people that eat this food, they're not around. They moved out of the neighborhood," one owner explained.

A Relic of Old New York City

• 🕰️ Opened in 1969, the deli represented a taste of Italy for many, with one customer describing it as "an extension of my kitchen."
• 🏙️ The store is described as a relic in the changing landscape of New York City, taking away from its "soul" and "authenticity."
• 🗓️ The final day of operation for Bari Pork Store is set for June 30th.