Why Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz are closing down Schwartz & Sandy’s bar

Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz are raising a toast to their business Schwartz & Sandy’s.
The Los Angeles cocktail lounge and restaurant is set to close at the end of December, the reality-TV personalities revealed in separate Instagram posts on Monday. Neither Sandoval nor Schwartz disclosed the reason for the closure.
“This hasn’t been an easy choice for my partners and me, but other priorities and commitments have taken hold,” Sandoval wrote. “While this business venture has been an incredible stepping stone in my life, one I will always cherish, I look forward to exciting new endeavors.”
Schwartz wrote: “Sad as hell to post this. I’ll do a more sentimental post down the road. Just wanna keep it upbeat and throw some parties to close out the year.”
In addition to thanking the bar’s “incredible staff” for its “endless commitment to making Schwartz & Sandy’s a place of everlasting memories,” Sandoval shared that the LA locale will continue hosting events through its closing date, which was not announced in the post.
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Sandoval and Schwartz, who star on the Bravo reality series “Vanderpump Rules,” founded Schwartz & Sandy’s in 2021. The pair also co-founded TomTom Restaurant & Bar in West Hollywood with fellow co-star and series co-creator Lisa Vanderpump.
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In March 2023, Schwartz & Sandy’s was caught in the scandal-ridden whirlwind of Sandoval’s affair with “Vanderpump Rules” co-star Rachel Leviss, a close friend of his then-girlfriend Ariana Madix. At the time, Sandoval wrote on social media that he would be “taking a hiatus out of respect for my employees (and) partners.”
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“The allure of being associated with reality TV has hidden what is an amazing spot and location for LA locals as well,” Sandoval concluded his Monday post. “I highly recommend you check us out, especially if you haven’t yet. Let’s get together one last time.”
Contributing: Erin Jensen, USA TODAY