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Popular Egg Harbor Township Restaurant Closing After 60 Years Popular Egg Harbor Township Restaurant Closing After 60 Years
Popular Egg Harbor Township Restaurant Closing After 60 Years A popular Atlantic County restaurant will be closing after more than 60 years, the owners announced. Al and Mildred Ulrich announced the Tilton Inn will close on April 27. The pair opened the Tilton Road restaurant in 1963. Posted by TILTON INN BAR AND GRILL on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 "At this time, we have decided it is time for our family to close those doors," the Ulrichs said. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our incredible staff and loyal customers. ❤️" Customers lamented the closing on social media. "The Tilton was like Cheers, everyone knew your name," one per…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business 'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business
'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business Jose Tejas abruptly closed one of its three New Jersey locations on Tuesday, Jan. 2 after a year in business. The Tex-Mex restaurant was at 1310 Route 73 in Mount Laurel. The company did not say why the restaurant was closed. “After great consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our Mt. Laurel, NJ location effective January 2, 2024. We want to thank all of our wonderful guests and team members for supporting us over this past year. We have enjoyed the opportunity to serve the community and hope to see you again in our Woodbridge, NJ or Christiana, DE locations.” the compa…

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by Jon Craig
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Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey
Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey A popular pizzeria is closing in South Jersey. Pizza Crime, a restaurant in Haddonfield, Camden County, is closing at the end of January, the eatery said on Instagram. Pizza Crime opened in August 2020 and became well-known for its unique toppings on Neapolitan pies. “It’s with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pizza Crime Haddonfield,” a post on Pizza Crime’s Instagram account read on Monday, Jan. 1.  “Thank you to our local patrons and the Haddonfield community for all your support these last few years!” View this post on Instagram …

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by Jon Craig
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Celebrity Chef's Atlantic City Restaurant Closing After 15 Years Celebrity Chef's Atlantic City Restaurant Closing After 15 Years
Celebrity Chef's Atlantic City Restaurant Closing After 15 Years Chef Michael Schulson’s Izakaya restaurant at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will close on Jan. 1 after 15 years in business, Schulson has 12 restaurants around the country. He year, he plans to open new restaurants in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, New York City and Miami.

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by Jon Craig
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Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet'
Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' A hot dog and burger restaurant that was born as a creative response to the pandemic and quickly became a staple in South Jersey will be closing its doors this weekend. Burgertime NJ, located in Audubon, will flip its last patty on Saturday, Oct. 14. The W. Merchant Street joint is owned by Dane DeMarco, who also runs Gass & Main in Haddonfield. Burgertime sold a creative variety of hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with simple classics and sides.  DeMarco announced the restaurant's closing on social media, noting the decision wasn't an easy one. Dear friends and loyal cu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision'
One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' The Tortilla Press, one of the oldest restaurants in Collingswood, has shuttered after two decades in business. The BYOB Mexican eatery at 703 Haddon Ave.  announced last weekend's sudden closing on Facebook. We have closed our Tortilla Press restaurant in Collingswood and my wife and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank... Posted by The Tortilla Press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Mark Smith and his wife, Lydia Cipriani, took over the former home of the Collingswood Family Restaurant in 2002. Their other restaurant, The Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken remains open. The couple d…

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by Jon Craig
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Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Langosta Lounge To Shutter: Report Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Langosta Lounge To Shutter: Report
Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Langosta Lounge To Shutter: Report A popular restaurant on the Asbury Park boardwalk is closing after 15 years, NorthJersey.com reports. The Marilyn Schlossbach Group announced that Langosta Lounge will close Saturday, Feb. 4.  Langosta Lounge featured "vacation-inspired cuisine and cocktails," according to its Facebook page, and provided space for live music. They've been run by Schlossbach and her husband, Scott Szegeski, since 2008. The restaurant, along with adjoining Salt Water Market, Asbury Park Yacht Club and Pop's Garage, will be taken over by BarCo Brands, run by Andrea Pappas, Greg Bartz and Phil Villap…

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by Jon Craig
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Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe
Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe New Year's was bittersweet for Vincent and Dana DiSalvio, who announced they'd be retiring — and their popular LBI restaurant The Sandbox Cafe would be closing after 20 years. The Sandbox Cafe became a popular spot for locals who came back year after year for scones, pancakes, eggs, tacos, sandwiches and of course, the company and atmosphere. The Ship Bottom eatery was the flagship location and was followed by a second in Surf City, in 2015. Citing a growing family, the DiSalvios said they'd be retiring to enter the next chapter of their lives. "While we love what we do and will miss seei…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022
These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 New Jerseyans will be entering a new year without some of their longtime favorite restaurants. The establishments were more than just places to grab a bite. They were the go-to spot for every family occasion where patrons became close with the management and wait staff. They provided a taste of childhood and comfort. There was an attachment there, and leaving them in 2022 was sad for some. Here are some of the New Jersey restaurants that closed in 2022 that patrons will miss most: Inkwell Coffee House, Long Branch Brooklyn's Pizzeria, Edgewater Ice Cream By Mike, Ridgewood East, T…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations
Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations A popular South Jersey restaurant is closing next week after seven years. The Pop Shop said its location at 1 S. Main St. in Medford will shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 26. “We thank you all for your support and friendships throughout the past 7 years,” read a Facebook post, which has over 1,500 likes and 600 shares. A second Pop Shop eatery in Collingswood will stay open.   “Whilst The Pop Shop Medford location is closing, we will still have plenty of work to do as we will excitedly be refocusing all our energies on The Pop Shop Collingswood, our flagship location!” the post read. Pop…

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by Jon Craig
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Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters
Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters A beloved restaurant known as "the best Italian take-out at the Jersey Shore" is closing down after nearly 70 years. Popular sandwich shop Voltacos will close its doors on Sunday, Oct. 9, after serving the Jersey Shore in Ocean City since 1954, according to a statement made by the Taccarino family. The shop, which has been family owned for four generations, is rounding out it's 69th season of serving the community some of the best tasting Italian food in Ocean City. "Generations of our customers have crossed through our doors, with some now coming in with their grandchildren who they thems…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey
Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey A popular deli and pizzeria is closing after 40 years. Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria, at 11 Lakeview Drive North in Gibbsboro, closed its pizzeria on Sunday, Aug. 21. Its ice cream section will close on Sunday, Aug. 28. There was an outpouring of support and goodbyes on Facebook. There was an outpouring of support on FacebookFacebook/ Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria Masso’s announced that it was shuttering on Facebook: “We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for 40+ great years. We have officially decided to close our doors effective Sunday, August 21st (Pizzeria) and Sunday, Au…

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by Jon Craig
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Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness
Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness Labor, food and rising fuel costs have forced the closure of a popular Mexican restaurant in Atlantic City. Los Amigos announced plans to close its doors in this Facebook post last week. The restaurant had been in business for 46 years.  Los Amigos, located at 1926 Atlantic Ave., originally opened in West Berlin in 1976, before moving to Atlantic City two years later. “We are sorry to say Los Amigos will be closing its doors until further notice due to the poor labor market, exorbitant food costs, and fuel and energy costs,” the Facebook post said. “We would like to thank all our custome…

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by Jon Craig
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Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter
Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter A well-known pizzeria in Asbury Park is closing after nearly six years in business. Medusa Stone Fired Kitchen will serve its last supper on Monday, Feb. 28, the restaurant said in a social media post. The shop owners said they plan to celebrate its closing every day until then by serving up dinner with lots of laughter and gratitude for everyone’s support through these Six amazing Years. "We will never forget all of the friends we have made and the moments we have celebrated together in our little restaurant." Owners Aimée McElroy and Lauren Castellini met at Porta, before…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Flagship Store Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Flagship Store
Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Flagship Store A popular New Jersey barbecue restaurant is closing its flagship store. Jersey Shore BBQ announced its Belmar location would close Sunday after 11 years in business. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jersey Shore BBQ (@jsbbq_nj) "We have served tens of thousands of customers," owners Dana and Doug Walsh wrote, "and will not change but continue to evolve to be the best restaurant and caterer possible." Meanwhile, Jersey Shore BBQ's other two locations in Point Pleasant and East Brunswick remain open.

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID Exposure Closes Camden County Family Restaurant COVID Exposure Closes Camden County Family Restaurant
COVID Exposure Closes Camden County Family Restaurant A COVID-19 exposure temporarily closed a popular Camden County restaurant. The Pop Shop in Collingswood will be closed through Aug. 8 out of an abundance of caution, the restaurant said on Facebook. "The Pop Shop Collingswood is fully aware that we service a large population of our at risk community, children and young adults, and we take the responsibility of keeping them safe our number one priority," the post says. "It is just as important to us to keep them safe & healthy, as it is to make them smile." Staff will undergo testing as the restaurant is deep cleaned ahead of a reopeni…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Bobby Flay Steak' In Borgata Casino To Be Replaced By Contemporary Restaurant 'Bobby Flay Steak' In Borgata Casino To Be Replaced By Contemporary Restaurant
'Bobby Flay Steak' In Borgata Casino To Be Replaced By Contemporary Restaurant Bobby Flay Steak, located inside of the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, will close on June 30. A new, contemporary restaurant owned by MGM Resorts International and Borgata will open in the same space the following day. More details were expected to be released in the coming months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bobby Flay Steak (@bobbyflaysteak) “Borgata and Flay’s hospitality group, Bold Food, made the mutual decision to close the restaurant as part of the companies’ evolving business strategies,” a press release distribut…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Cheeseburger In Paradise Closes Last Location -- Located In North Jersey Cheeseburger In Paradise Closes Last Location -- Located In North Jersey
Cheeseburger In Paradise Closes Last Location -- Located In North Jersey Cheeseburger in Paradise has closed its last location, located in North Jersey. The eatery at 700 Plaza Dr., in Secaucus closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant's website had been disabled as of Tuesday evening. The eatery's parent company Luby's -- which also operates Fuddruckers and Luby’s Cafeteria, both to be sold -- earlier this month approved plans to have its assets sold and liquidated.

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by Cecilia Levine