For 10 years Bistro 42 in Prospect has offered “Authentic Italian Cuisine with Southern Charm” as well as popular live entertainment, but last weekend the restaurant devoted a Facebook post to news that the end is near, because Joyce “Momma” Reader is retiring.

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Bistro 42 has not provided the exact date it will close, but said all will be revealed in time on Facebook.