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1 Of North Carolina’s Oldest Restaurants Closes After 62 Beautiful Years in Business

This place has been around longer than many of us have and I'm sad to see it go. One of North Carolina's oldest restaurants closes after 62 years in business. 1 of North Carolina's Oldest Restaurants Closes After 62 Years It's difficult for restaurants to survive in a foodie fickle climate. But this one has stood the test of time. Riccio's Italian Restaurant announced on social media this week that it has closed. The announcement on Instagram was simply,"Thank you Charlotte for supporting us over the last 60 years". And just like that, it's over. But why? Simply, delicious Italian Food One of the things I love about Riccio's is that along with the delicious food, it's a no nonsense atmosphere. According to our source, the Charlotte Observer, they are best known for their classic dishes like chicken parm. Also on the menu was build your own dishes like wings and pizza. https://www.instagram.com/p/DA5_Smop_kr/ The restaurant has been around since 1962. And was most recently in the hands of a second generation member of the Segal family. Since 1993, it's been located in Touchstone Village. Ricky Segal retired last year to the coast and allowed employees to run the place that had been employed there for 20 years. When I checked their website it said the restaurant was "temporarily closed". Let's hope this isn't permanent. https://www.instagram.com/p/B94pWYfFB7n/ Many people in the Charlotte area share their memories of Riccio's. These comments were left on their social media page: “I worked there in my early 20s. I still dream about the flourless chocolate torte — I think a lady named Donna used to make them?” wrote Rebecca Adler. “I’m so sorry; we love Riccio’s and have been patrons from the Myers Park location to the South Charlotte location since 1980,” said Elaine Reames Walters. “So sad! And yes still miss Tanya and Ricky. Been going for 20 years. Best blue cheese dressing ever! Can’t someone post that recipe?” asked Stacy Keefer. These quotes were published via charlotteobserver.com.

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