The Italian restaurant, Barino Italian Southern Eatery, located at 1018 South Garden Street in Columbia, shared on social media that its last day of business was Saturday, March 23rd.
Stating on social media, “This past year has been one of many life changes that have caused us to reflect on where we need to place our focus and energy. It has been such an honor and blessing to serve this wonderful community and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all of you and consider it a great privilege. We are grateful and thankful to you for all the support we received as we brought a dream to reality. For many years I had the desire to design and build a restaurant and bring the food I love to cook to the community. The journey has been extremely fulfilling. Those who know me, know I love a good challenge. I thrive on bringing dreams and ideas to fruition. As a songwriter, Barino was a song I needed to write and is a song I am proud to have written. But now it is time for me to write a new song.”
Owners Paul and Karolyn Marino added that they enjoy living in Maury County and plan to “pour ourselves into everything we do here.” They also asked the community to support other locally-owned restaurants in Columbia.
The restaurant first opened back in 2020.
