Lola's Tapas Bar On Smith Street Now Closed And For Sale

I just noticed that Lola's Tapa Bar at 221 Smith Street near Butler Street has closed its doors.  I must admit that I have never eaten there, but was told by a neighborhood friend that the food was actually quite good and that it was reasonably priced.
This location has gone through quite a few chanced one the past few years.  It was first  Caserta Vecchia, then TJ's Wood Burning Oven Pizza before it became Lola's.
Smith Hanten Realty his currently selling the business for $120,000.00.  The remaining lease can be taken over at $7,500 a month.

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TJ's Coming To Old Caserta Vecchia Space On Smith

(photo above taken by Manny Simone)

Over the last few months, work has progressed slowly at the 221 Smith Street space formerly occupied Caserta Vecchia. The Spanish eatery closed back in July. However, a new venture seems ready to open for business.

Reader Manny Simone just sent along this photo of the note taped to the storefront's window. The new venture is called TJ's. No word yet on what kind of establishment this will be and what kind of food will be served. One thing is obvious: they don't yet have a liquor license, so bring your own booze for opening night. And its cash only, but an ATM machine is "conveniently located inside."

Not quite sure I like the way the new owner is thinking, though I like the BYOB part.

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New Look And New Management For Caserta Vecchia On Smith Street

After nine years, Caserta Vecchia, the Italian brick oven restaurant at 221 Smith Street has closed for renovation, as a sign in the window indicated. However, when it reopens, it will be under new management. That, one would presume, means that there will be a new name and menu as well.

The restaurant was owned and run by Lina D'Amato and her two daughters Rina and Marilyn. They opened in 2002, but after only 8 days in business, fire broke out at the location. After repairs, it re-opened in earnest in February 2003.

I frankly never ate at Caserta Vecchia. Was it any good?

I do seem to remember eating there long ago, when it was still a Spanish restaurant, I think.

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