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Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar
Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar (originally Paladino's) in Tarzana, California has closed. It closed in July 2018 — 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 23% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Weird Science" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 3 |
| Originally aired | March 25, 2018 |
| Original name | Paladino's |
| Relaunched as | Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Tarzana, California |
| Address | 6101 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91335 |
| Yelp | As Paladino's |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 25, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Weird Science” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Paladino's, relaunched as Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- July 2018Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Paladino's as Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar.
Paladino's / Theory closed in July 2018 after being sold to new owners. They had swapped between the two names a few times before closing.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar were up, including a 30% rise in food sales. The owners never settled on a single identity, using the Paladino's name and the Theory name interchangeably; their social media and Yelp presence largely stuck with Paladino's, which was also used for live music events. The bar was sold to new owners and closed in July 2018.
Quick answers
Is Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar still open?
Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar (originally Paladino's) in Tarzana, California has closed. It closed in July 2018 — 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 23% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Paladino's?
Jon Taffer relaunched Paladino's under a new name: Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 3 (“Weird Science”), first aired March 25, 2018.
When did Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar close?
Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar closed in July 2018.
Where is Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar located?
Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar was located at 6101 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91335.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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