Tom Schwartz and Sandoval’s Bar Schwartz & Sandy’s ‘Not Closing’ Despite Rumors (2024)
Karolina
·2 min read
The fate of Schwartz & Sandy’s rests solely on public opinion. After co-owner Tom Sandoval’saffair with Rachel Leviss became known, patrons started boycotting the restaurant that he opened with Tom Schwartz. Ariana Madix’s supporters flooded Yelp with negative reviews. The Toms were at risk of losing their investment.
But nearly a year later, the bar is still open. Of course, its future remains in doubt, depending on who you ask. And now, there’s been a major update.
A thread was created on Reddit to discuss whether Schwartz & Sandy’s was still in business after the eatery was closed on Saturday, February 10.
“I went to Schwartz and Sandy’s last night to check it out and they were utterly closed,” the user wrote. “Nothing on the Instagram or website and they were open as of three days ago.”
“You would think they would be open on a Saturday night but the 411 is that they’re closing soon and there were some strange characters outside filming there. Anyone have any information?” was posted.
The U.S. Sun has a different explanation. They revealed that Schwartz & Sandy’s was hosting a private party on February 10.
“Schwartz & Sandy’s is not closing,” an insiderstated. “It was closed for a private party and resumes normal operating hours on Tuesday.”
Normal operating hours for the Franklin Village restaurant is Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Despite the confirmation that Scwhartz & Sandy’s remains in operation, there is a push to rebrand the eatery.
“Greg [Morris] and the Tom Toms have had recent discussions where they sat down and tried to make a game plan of how they can refocus on S&S and just put the past behind them,” an insider explained. “Greg is hoping that people’s minds will change about S&S and it can have a successful comeback.”
Earlier in the month, the Toms organized a photoshoot at the lounge to promote Tom’s Good Lovin,’ their whiskey brand. The insider added that Sandoval has been a more active participant at Schwartz & Sandy’s recently as well.
Tom Schwartz and Sandoval's Bar Schwartz & Sandy's 'Not Closing' Despite Rumors. The fate of Schwartz & Sandy's rests solely on public opinion. After co-owner Tom Sandoval's affair with Rachel Leviss became known, patrons started boycotting the restaurant that he opened with Tom Schwartz.
No, Schwartz & Sandy's isn't closing. "I think we're in the midst of a bit of rebirth or a resurgence," Tom Schwartz said in a February 2024 interview with The Daily Dish. "We have a newfound sense of camaraderie there. Me and my partners, Tom, Greg, we have momentum again.
Schwartz & Sandy's opened in November of 2022, and business was successful until news broke of Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, now a central storyline on Vanderpump Rules.
"Tom Tom's been thriving," Schwartz shared with us during a pit stop in New York City, adding that the bar is "always crushing it," especially with some staffing updates in recent years. "The place runs itself, we have an incredible crew there," he shared.
Does Greg Morris Have That Power? Schwartz & Sandy's is co-owned by Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, and their partner Greg, though it's unclear what ownership percentage each one has.
On Wednesday, May 22, Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney opened the doors to their long-awaited sandwich shop, Something About Her, at 649 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Later, on Part 1 of the show's Season 10 reunion, Lisa Vanderpump explained that she returned both Schwartz and Sandoval's investments in Tom Tom “the week they opened [Schwartz & Sandy's] because they needed money.”
TomTom, of course, is her joint venture with Sandoval and Tom Schwartz. Together the two Toms own 5% of the business, while Lisa and her partners own the rest. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum was forced to close Pump in July 2023 due to issues with her landlord.
Lala was technically not part of the core cast in the show's early days and was promoted to series regular in 2017—right when these negotiations were going down. Which means she makes at least $25,000 per episode like her archnemesis, Tom Sandoval.
As of 2024, Raquel Leviss net worth is $48 million USD. Leviss earns $7 million a year from her acting, modeling, and cosmetic businesses, according to Forbes. She is currently sueing her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval . Rachel alleges that she and Sandoval engaged in private and sometimes nude calls in 2022.
ABC Suspends Liquor Licenses at Lisa Vandepump's Pump Lounge and Tom Tom Restaurant in West Hollywood. It appears someone forgot to pay their liquor license fees at two highly profiled West Hollywood restaurants partly owned by Reality TV Star and animal rights activist Lisa Vanderpump.
Sandoval and Schwartz have been friends since before Vanderpump Rules started airing in 2013. Despite their ups and downs, the pair have remained by each other's side and have even gone into business together for TomTom and Schwartz and Sandy's.
In an interview during the episode that aired on February 6, Lisa explained more about the decision. "After 10 years, we've decided to close Pump. It's bittersweet, but the rent's going up, and it's going to be exponentially more expensive, and Ken's looking to retire," she said.
There's even information in the Instagram bio about making a reservation for the restaurant, so it's safe to say that Schwartz & Sandy's is a mostly thriving business again.
Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz, two former restaurant employees, are junior partners in TomTom and recently opened Schwartz & Sandy's, their own restaurant and bar in Franklin Village.
TomTom, of course, is her joint venture with Sandoval and Tom Schwartz. Together the two Toms own 5% of the business, while Lisa and her partners own the rest. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum was forced to close Pump in July 2023 due to issues with her landlord.
During the Vanderpump Rules: Pumped Up Edition reunion episode, Andy asked, “Sandoval, have you been able to pay your mom back her retirement fund yet?” Sandoval responded, “No,” and then explained, “She's OK, though.” “She wouldn't give me that if it was like… ” he continued, and Andy concluded, “If it was do or die.”
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