David Ruggerio, a prominent chef who rose to fame nearly two decades ago but fell from grace when he pleaded guilty to credit card fraud, is seeking bankruptcy protection now.
Last Friday he filed for Chapter 11 for two Upper West Side restaurants he owns, Bomboloni, an Italian pastry café, and Jalapeno, a Mexican eatery. The two spots are adjacent at 187 and 185 Columbus Ave., respectively, and opened last year.
In September, another business he co-owns, Sushi a Go-Go, located across from Lincoln Center, was seized by the state for failing to pay taxes. He also co-owns Lansky’s Old World Deli on Columbus Avenue north of Jalapeno and Bomboloni.
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