One of Houston’s most prominent restaurateurs, and recent Trump appointee, is looking to expand his East Coast portfolio … again. U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta and his company Fertitta Entertainment, the parent company of Landry’s, Inc., is potentially acquiring three of Fireman Hospitality Group’s restaurants in New York City out of bankruptcy.
According to court documents obtained by Chron, FHG Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of Fertitta Entertainment, was selected as the successful bidder after an Oct. 5 auction. Its bid included $22.237 million in cash, and other consideration, for substantially all of Fireman Hospitality Group’s ongoing operations. The agreement was filed on Oct. 20 and sets Oct. 30 as the closing date, which is subject to court approval and other conditions.
Nation’s Restaurant News first reported the Fireman group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August, nearly one year after founder Sheldon Fireman’s death…