The last Saturday night of Michael’s of Naples, on Sept. 27, felt like the closing of the bar in “Cheers” — with neighbors and fans of the beloved establishment paying tribute to and enjoying the eatery for one last time.

All week, neighbors dressed up walked by our house — many carrying a precious bottle of wine to be uncorked while enjoying a great meal. At the semi-circle shaped bar upstairs, guests did an impromptu farewell toast.

Over the past week, there have been lines of fine dining fans waiting to get into Michael’s on Naples for one last taste of house made mozzarella, the agnolotti del plin short rib-filled pasta, or maybe the hazelnut cake. • Michael’s General manager Massimo Aronne, left, and Chef de Cuisine Eric Samaniego. (Photo by Jo Murray, Grunion/SCNG)

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