Food and Drinq

Rose Parrotta, who took the Happy Rooster from a stylish old-man's bar into the 20th century when she bought it back in 2000, says she had a few years left on her lease and had to make a decision about her future. So she said she is selling the business to lawyer Larry Berk and partner Debbie Reid Jordan. The deal was first mentioned last week on Citypaper's blog by A.D. Amorosi.

Parrotta, on her way to Italy for vacation, told me she didn't think they planned any changes. "But I'm sure it will change," she said, unsure about her own plans. She said she would remain until the liquor license is transferred.