CLOSED: Ramsey Olive Garden Shutters CLOSED: Ramsey Olive Garden Shutters
Closed: Ramsey Olive Garden Shutters Ramsey's Olive Garden has shut its doors. The Route 17 northbound restaurant closed earlier this month after 15 years, following in the footsteps of the Livingston location -- which shuttered in late August. Several other Olive Gardens remain open in the area: Wayne, Paramus and Secaucus, to name a few. No word yet on what's replacing the Italian eatery.
Route 4 Chakra Restaurant Owners Lament Closing, Celebrate Closter Brasserie Opening Route 4 Chakra Restaurant Owners Lament Closing, Celebrate Closter Brasserie Opening
Route 4 Chakra Restaurant Owners Lament Closing, Celebrate Closter Brasserie Opening Chakra Restaurant in Paramus will serve its last meals on Saturday. Chef Thomas Ciszak owned the Route 4 westbound restaurant with his wife Evelyn. The pair lamented Chakra's closing while celebrating the opening of Brasserie Mémère in Closter, which will have a liquor license. "I wanted to thank my team one more time for the many years of dedication to great food and genuine hospitality," Thomas Ciszak said on Facebook. "Chakra could not have been this successful without you! "I also like to thank all of our guests for your loyal patronage over the last 15 years. With so many great…
Customers Sad To See Dino's In Harrington Park Go Customers Sad To See Dino's In Harrington Park Go
Customers Sad To See Dino's In Harrington Park Go Countless milestones have been celebrated at Dino's Restaurant in Harrington Park. Last year, the Tappan Road restaurant celebrated one of its own: Its 30th year in town. But after its 31st, owners Dino and Tina Sili of Totowa announced their restaurant has been sold, and longtime customers are sad to see Dino's go. "Dino... Christmas Eve will never be the same!" Nicole Harencak wrote on social media. "Thank you for years of memories and delicious food! All the best to you and Tina moving forward!" "So very sorry to hear this news," Carol Skarzenski de Lyon added. "Many a very happy and c…
'Struggling' Basile's Pizza To Close Wood-Ridge Shop 'Struggling' Basile's Pizza To Close Wood-Ridge Shop
'Struggling' Basile's Pizza To Close Wood-Ridge Shop Basile's Pizza will be closing up shop in Wood-Ridge after 11 years. The Valley Boulevard pizzeria made the announcement last week on Facebook, saying catering only will be offered as of June 10. "It’s killing me that I just had to tell my employees about this," Sam Lazzaro said. "I’ve been struggling for a long time. "We are so heartbroken."
Latest Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County Latest Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County
Latest Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County The baby back ribs. The mac & cheese. The famous Boiling Pot cajun boil. Those favorites and more from JD's Steak Pit in Fort Lee will only be available for two more weeks, as the restaurant announced it will be closing in early June. But don't worry, there are plenty of other restaurants to try around Bergen County. Royal Spice, Fort Lee: " Royal Spice Hotpot is a fusion of a thousand years of Chinese health food therapy with secret recipes passed on by word-of-mouth," its website says. And it's all you can eat. Takayama, Edgewater: Sushi, sashimi and bento boxes galore. Regina's S…
Ridgewood's The Office Tavern Expanding To East Hanover Ridgewood's The Office Tavern Expanding To East Hanover
Ridgewood's The Office Tavern Expanding To East Hanover Applebee's in East Hanover has shut its doors after more than 14 years. The Office Tavern -- with locations in Ridgewood, Morristown and Summit -- will be replacing the Hanover Commons restaurant, DailyRecord.com reports. Applebee's employees were given an opportunity to relocate to other locations, the article says. The Office has a wide variety of beers and cocktails, along with an extensive food menu of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads and entrees. No word yet on opening date.
Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works
Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works Reilly's Rib Cage in Bergenfield will be closing after nearly two years in business. The restaurant said it will be opening a new location -- "just not right away," and is still reachable via email and social media for catering. Customers were heartbroken to learn the news, many offering suggestions for a new location. "So Sorry to hear this," Mary Beth Franco-Pryde commented on the restaurant's Facebook announcement.  "You guys served your customers well and offered the best BBQ ever." "You gave your customers the chance to have some of the best BBQ you can get anywhere," Phil Dino…
Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Hackensack Chicken Store Runs Out Of Chicken Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Hackensack Chicken Store Runs Out Of Chicken
Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Hackensack Chicken Store Runs Out Of Chicken Just two days after its grand opening, Blaze'D Chicken in Hackensack has temporarily closed. Why? It ran out of chicken. The store will reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday. "Due to high demand we ran out of chicken," according to a sign on the door. "Our chicken farm is not open on Sundays. Rather than sacrificing our quality with chicken somewhere else we rather wait." The restaurant, a new franchise, serves a variety of chicken options with several toppings and bread options. Blaze'D Chicken is located at 451 Passaic Street.
Five Guys Shuts Fort Lee Store Five Guys Shuts Fort Lee Store
Five Guys Shuts Fort Lee Store Five Guys has closed its Fort Lee location, BoozyBurbs reports. The Lemoine Avenue storefront has been emptied and shut presumably for good, the article says. The chain has several other locations in Bergen County -- the Hackensack store recently underwent a renovation.