NYC Restaurant Legend Shelly Fireman Dies At 93
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This month we mourn the loss of the legendary life-long restaurant mogul, Sheldon (Shelly) Fireman, who passed away this October at 93 years old after suffering a stroke. The restaurateur, sculptor, and designer left an extensive legacy behind. Fireman opened and operated multiple highly successful restaurant concepts in NYC such as Trattoria Dell’Arte and Brooklyn Diner. His company, Fireman Hospitality Group, employs hundreds annually and has locations in Washington D.C. as well. Fireman opened his very first restaurant, The Hip Bagel, in Greenwich Village in 1963. He continued debuting new restaurant concepts like Le Jardin and Paris Bar, which just opened this year, well into his later years, making him a life-long player in the restaurant industry.
