Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval are serving up a tragic replace to followers … their cocktail lounge, Schwartz & Sandy’s, is shuttering its doorways after 2 years of enterprise.
The “Vanderpump Rules” stars introduced the disappointing information on their respective Instagram accounts Monday, confirming the enterprise will likely be closed for good by the tip of the 12 months.
Schwartz, who stated he was “sad as hell” by the information, confirmed the choice got here after “careful consideration” and that it was “not an easy conclusion.” Nevertheless, the Bravo persona selected to maintain issues optimistic in his farewell be aware, sharing he and Sandoval plan to host a myriad of occasions of their last days at their bar … hoping to rejoice everybody who has helped make their dream a actuality.
He continued … “There’s some peace in knowing I gave my absolute all into S&S, fully committed with every fiber in my being. To all the patrons who came in and supported us, showed me love every single night I was in there, you kept me going through of the harder times.”
His enterprise associate, Sandoval, expressed an analogous sentiment along with his personal be aware … although, did noticeably share that “other priorities and commitments have taken hold.”
Followers have already issued a lot of criticisms in response to the replace … with many voicing concern for Sandoval’s mother, who famously gave the fact TV star $250K from her retirement fund as an funding into the enterprise.
Throughout the season 10 reunion, Sandoval confessed he had but to have the ability to pay again the mortgage … however famous his mother was doing “OK” financially.
Schwartz & Sandy’s has been a hot-button subject on ‘VPR’ for a pair seasons. Not solely did the lounge play a job within the dissolution of Schwartz’s marriage to Katie Maloney, however the bar was notoriously vandalized and harassed within the aftermath of Sandoval’s dishonest scandal, often called Scandoval.
After Sandoval’s affair with Rachel Leviss was uncovered final 12 months, many protested the institution in help of Ariana Madix — who T.S. had been with for practically a decade.
It appears the controversy left an enduring affect, because the bar was by no means the identical!!!