Aritichoke Pizza May Replace El Sombrero on LES

El Sombrero on the Lower East Side may be closing after 30 years to be replaced by Artichoke Pizza.
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NEW YORK—It’s not finalized, but those in the loop say El Sombrero, a staple on the Lower East Side for 30 years, is closing permanently.

The closure may happen in November. Ev Grieve, an East Village blog, noticed a change in ownership Community Board 3’s October agenda, which lists Artichoke Basille’s Pizza as a new tenant. 

Eater NY reported that there was a rent increase and many long-term customers left the neighborhood due to gentrification. 

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