-- After seven decades of serving delicious pies, a Brooklyn pizza staple is closing its doors for good.
Music from"Saturday Night Fever" played outside Lenny's Pizza on Saturday while inside, owner Frank Giordano is counting down his last set of pies.The 77-year-old is ready to hang up his hat, and with that, the pizza joint will close. "We had birthday parties here as children. It's a staple of the community," Staten Island resident John Luccagse said.
Lots of parties have been held in the small shop after it gained fame from its appearance in the movie"Saturday Night Fever," starring John Travolta.Customers say the food stands up to its name."It's my father's favorite pizzeria," Bensonhurst resident Maria Sponza said.On Saturday night, the line was out the door and down the block with long-time customers wanting to make sure they get their final slice."I love the square pizza. They taste really good.