And now Butchertown Pizza...

So bummed to hear they will close on Sept. 27th. Not enough business cited but they seemed busy every time I was there. Best pizza in town since Palalino's if you ask me. I wish they could have held out for the stadium opening.

Too bad. I enjoyed their pizza. I wouldn't count on that building remaining vacant for long.

[Robin Garr]

Yeah, I saw that the other day as a third-party post, but hesitated to post here without confirmation. I agree, among the city's best pizzae. I still think MozzaPi is really hard to beat, but (1) way out east, and (2) only open breakfast and lunch.

[Robin Garr]

Here's Allan and Shelly's post on Butchertown Pizza Hall's Facebook page:

Hey friends,

Unfortunately, we come to you today with sad news. After just under 3 years in operation, we have made the tough decision to cease operations in our current location- effective September 29th.

This decision was not made lightly or without consideration of all the data. Our first priority was our employees. We have made (and are continuing to make) every effort to make sure the people who got us this far are taken care of post-pizza. That said, if you are a restaurateur and are hiring, we still have a few fine folks who need a place to land.

We’d like to thank all of our guests for a ridiculously fun few years. Shelly and I love Butchertown, we’ve made it our home, and we have no intention of leaving this area personally or professionally- so, that said, please stay tuned for a forthcoming, much more joyous announcement.

The Greater Louisville community is eclectic and diverse, which leads to an amazing city and a very vibrant, yet, tough, food scene. Unfortunately, a restaurant is still a business, and, sometimes, tough decisions must be made. We are moving forward to new ventures with our heads high, and very few regrets.

We’d love your support over the next week, whether you come in to get a slice, or just let us see your faces in this setting a few more times. We will continue with our regular business hours for the remainder of our time here.

We’d appreciate no press inquiries at this time as we have a TON of pressing matters to tend to.

Thank you all so much. We love and appreciate you all immensely.

-Allan & Shelly Rosenberg, Owner/Operator of Butchertown Pizza Hall

https://www.facebook.com/butchertownpiz ... 8090457370

That's a classy way to say "Goodbye." Not like so many others that give no warning and just post a "Closed" sign on the door.

[Robin Garr]

That's a classy way to say "Goodbye." Not like so many others that give no warning and just post a "Closed" sign on the door.

Agreed! I also take some solace from this nugget hidden in their post:

please stay tuned for a forthcoming, much more joyous announcement.

So sad. Papalinos was my former fav. BPH was a current fav. Love Mozza Pi, but need my passport . . .
Must go eat more pizza.

I really think the lack of good staff is hurting restaurants all over. I loved BPH, but I never had great (or even good) service there on the few times I didn't get takeout. The weird layout of the building probably didn't help.