Just two years after officially opening, Schwartz & Sandy’s is now closing.
Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz announced the end of their Franklin Village restaurant in separate statements posted to their social media accounts on Monday.
The restaurant will be closing at the end of this year after a turbulent start – both Sandoval and Schwartz have made no secret of just how difficult it was for them to launch the restaurant, and last year the business faced backlash following Sandoval’s affair with Rachel Leviss.
‘With a heavy heart, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Schwartz & Sandy’s at the end of December,’ Sandoval’s statement began.
‘This hasn’t been an easy choice for my partners and me, but other priorities and commitments have taken hold. While this business venture has been an incredible stepping stone in my life, one I will always cherish, I look forward to exciting new endeavors.
‘To our incredible staff and everyone who supported us along the way, you deserve the true recognition. I can’t thank you enough for your endless commitment to making Schwartz & Sandy’s a place of everlasting memories.
Just two years after officially opening, Schwartz & Sandy’s is now closing
Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz announced the end of their Franklin Village restaurant in separate statements posted to their social media accounts on Monday
The duo had not been shy about just how difficult it was to open the restaurant
‘We’ll be hosting a series of events and have availability to host others leading up to our closing night. The allure of being associated with reality TV has hidden what is an amazing spot and location for LA locals as well. I highly recommend you check us out, especially if you haven’t yet. Let’s get together one last time.’
In his own statement, Schwartz described the difficult decision to shut down the restaurant and noted he felt ‘some peace’ knowing he gave the business his ‘absolutely all.’
‘There’s no easy to way to say this but after careful consideration, Greg, Tom and I made the decision to close Schwartz & Sandy’s by the end of the year. This was not an easy conclusion. So this is our farewell tour.
‘Let Tom & I host your holiday parties, birthdays, even a funeral for your lizard (rip Daug) It’s a celebration so many of us working here have poured our hearts into over the last few years.
‘Let’s end this era on a high note and come on by, bring your friends, toast to the upcoming holidays and let’s manifest together a kick a** New Year. 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 & supported us, showed me love every single night I was there, you kept me going through some of the harder times. We got to celebrate so many meaningful moments; birthdays, honeymoons, promotional events, the list goes on.
‘Just know we are so grateful, sharing your magic with us has been a true honor. To our incredibly staff who are like family to us, our friends and the many fans who have showed your support, we are forever indebted to you. Franklin Village is a magical place.’
His post included various photos of the restaurant, including several of the eatery decked out for the holidays.
His post included various photos of the restaurant, including several of the eatery decked out for the holidays
‘Well s**t guys, sad as hell to post this,’ Schwartz noted in the caption. ‘I’ll do a more sentimental post down the road. Just wanna keep it upbeat and throw some parties to close out the year. Let me and @tomsandoval1 host your events as we begin our farewell tour (prayer hands and heart emoji). I’m gonna be bold and leave the comments ON . Breathe X reboot. I have a cold Coors light & a Publix sub as I type this in Florida. We are gonna finish FUN.’
Schwartz and Sandy’s opened in 2022 and marked the duo’s second restaurant together. The pair also run the eponymous Tom Tom restaurant in West Hollywood, which they opened with Lisa Vanderpump in 2018.
But last year the restaurants were caught in the crossfire after it was revealed Sandoval had been cheating on long-time girlfriend Ariana Madix with co-star Rachel Leviss, a controversy that was nicknamed by fans as ‘Scandoval.’
In the immediate aftermath of the affair revelation, fans took their anger out on the two restaurants.
Schwartz & Sandy’s was vandalized by angry fans and the Yelp pages for both restaurants were hit with negative reviews.
When asked how businesses have been faring since the controversy, Sandoval told DailyMail.com at the Vanderpump Dog Gala earlier this month that they still have their ‘ups and downs’, adding ‘it’s never a dull moment.’