UPDATE: Some viewers are confusing the two restaurants in Cleveland that have Barrister in their name."Barrister's Deli" on East 13th and Hamilton has no plans to close."Barrister's Deli" is OPEN for customers and catering. The owner, Karl Abounader, said he’s lived the American dream, but his businesses is closing sooner than expected.
Since 1991, Abounader has had his hands full of deli sandwiches and drinks for a plethora of customers. Karl’s Inn of the Barristers offers a sense of warmth on W. 3rd St, right across from the Justice Center.However, Abounader's run is over. He said his month-to-month lease is ending, and his landlord is kicking him out to sell the building.Abounader is known for having a packed house on Browns Sundays and welcoming superstars.
The restaurant’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, March 18, will be the restaurant’s last hurrah before closing for good.Watch live and local news any time: News 5 Now Afternoon Download the News 5 Cleveland app now for more stories from us, plus alerts on major news, the latest weather forecast, traffic information and much more. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here.
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