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Owner Of NJ Steakhouse Sold After 14 Years Has Message For Critics Owner Of NJ Steakhouse Sold After 14 Years Has Message For Critics
Owner Of NJ Steakhouse Sold After 14 Years Has Message For Critics After 14 years and a million meals served, the Grillestone Steakhouse is closing its doors. Frank Peterpaul, who's been running the Scotch Plains restaurant, says it has been sold as his family embarks on a new chapter. Peterpaul went on to thank the customers who became friends, who became family, the valued staff, and noted the sense of belonging and joy that came from being part of the community. And toward the bottom of Peterpaul's goodbye tribute, he left a special message for the critics: "For the detractors, yelpers and self-proclaimed restaurant critics, I would relish the opportu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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End Of An Era: Manny's Preakness Diner Closing In Wayne After 40 Years End Of An Era: Manny's Preakness Diner Closing In Wayne After 40 Years
End Of An Era: Manny's Preakness Diner Closing In Wayne After 40 Years It's the end of an era in Wayne. Manny's Preakness Diner, at 1220 Hamburg Turnpike in the Preakness Shopping Center, is closing on Sunday, Jan. 14, owner John Ligos announced on Facebook. "Thanks to all the loyal customers, thank you for the support and love," Ligos said. Ligos said his other restaurant, the Lenape Valley Dinner in Oakland, will remain open. Commenters were shocked and saddened by the news. "Thank you for the memories, I’ve met so many friends there," said a patron.  "So sorry John," said another commenter. "I have many fond memories of breakfast and lunch times. Y…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Biggie's Clam Bar In Ramsey Closes Biggie's Clam Bar In Ramsey Closes
Biggie's Clam Bar In Ramsey Closes Biggie's Clam Bar has closed its Ramsey location. The family-owned eatery opened six years ago on Route 17 southbound, attached to the Best Western. Biggie's announced the closing Saturday on its Facebook page, where customers began grieving the Football Sundays, food, chef and more. The restaurant began as a push cart in Hoboken before owner Joseph Yaccarino opened a storefront on Madison Street, in 1946. Yaccarino had moved to the U.S. with his parents and many siblings from Naples, Italy, and recruited his son for the business endeavor. The family's fourth generation took over in…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
LAST CALL: The Dog & Cask In Rochelle Park To Shutter LAST CALL: The Dog & Cask In Rochelle Park To Shutter
Last CALL: The Dog & Cask In Rochelle Park To Shutter The Dog & Cask in Rochelle Park will be closing its doors. The Route 17 craft pub and restaurant announced its last day will be Saturday, Oct. 26. Rumba Cubana will be taking over the location, according to BoozyBurbs. "We have had a great run here and got to meet so many truly amazing people, both staff and guests, over the past 6+ years," the popular joint said on Facebook.  "Obviously it is a sad occasion but we are so thankful for the good times we enjoyed and shared with so many. Those happy memories far outweigh the difficulty of closing." The post had garnered nearly 50 c…

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by Cecilia Levine