The Backstretch Tap Room and Terrace at 38 Caroline St. appears to be closed indefinitely after a short run this spring and summer.
A "For Lease" sign has been hanging on the door for the last couple of weeks and the phone number in the bar has been disconnected.
Co-owner Robert V. Lizardo, 40, has faced one legal battle after another since opening in May, including a temporary closure while waiting for an overdue liquor license and a felony grand larceny charge made because he allegedly bounced a $40,000 check used to open the business.
Lizardo has not returned calls seeking comment.
Court documents in Saratoga Springs City Court show that Lizardo missed a scheduled meeting Nov. 24. A warrant was then issued for his arrest but was recalled a few days later. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 22.
Read The Saratogian's previous coverage on the Backstretch and Lizardo here, here and here.
The obituary of his Mother's death was recently in The Saratogian.
ReplyDeletelizardo was drinking and running his mouth at sperry's this past weekend. i guess the mourning period is over.
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