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Popular Flemington Eatery Temporarily Closed After Former Owner ‘Can Weather The Storm No More' Popular Flemington Eatery Temporarily Closed After Former Owner ‘Can Weather The Storm No More'
Popular Flemington Eatery Temporarily Closed After Former Owner ‘Can Weather The Storm No More' A popular Italian restaurant in Flemington has temporarily closed after the owner announced that he is walking away from the business due to risings costs and staff shortages. Justin Carlisi, chef and owner of Stanton Italian Table on Stanton Rd., made the announcement on Facebook on Friday, Sept. 30. The choice has been made that we are closing our doors at Stanton Italian Table with the rising cost of goods and... Posted by Justin Carlisi on Friday, September 30, 2022 “The choice has been made that we are closing our doors at Stanton Italian Table with the rising cost of goods and st…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
‘We Can’t Carry On:' Popular Flemington Restaurant Announces Permanent Closure After A Decade ‘We Can’t Carry On:' Popular Flemington Restaurant Announces Permanent Closure After A Decade
‘We Can’t Carry On:' Popular Flemington Restaurant Announces Permanent Closure After A Decade A popular Flemington breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant has announced its plans to shutter the store after more than a decade citing inflation, labor shortages, and more. Platform One & CTO Catering on Rt. 12 made an announcement on its Facebook page stating that its last day open would be Friday, Oct. 14. “We simply can’t carry on weathering the storm,” reads the post. “From food prices being three times higher than pre-Covid levels, labor shortages, utilities, gasoline, and mismanaged government funding, it’s finally a mountain that we can’t overcome.” Owned by award-winning C…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
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
News
Organic Morristown Burger Restaurant Abruptly Closes Doors Organic Morristown Burger Restaurant Abruptly Closes Doors
Organic Morristown Burger Restaurant Abruptly Closes Doors An organic burger joint has closed up shop just two years after opening in Morristown. Bareburger on South Street — opened in November of 2019 — is permanently closed as of Monday, according to the Morristown, NJ Instagram page. The restaurant has also been removed from the website’s map of locations. Bareburger had developed a reputation for using organic, sustainable, and ethically-sourced ingredients, as well as having a vegan-friendly menu. According to the post, a pizza shop is rumored to be opening at the joint’s former location. View this post on Instagram …

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by Valerie Musson
Business
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
Lifestyle
Popular Mexican Restaurant Permanently Shutters After 25 Years In Sussex County Popular Mexican Restaurant Permanently Shutters After 25 Years In Sussex County
Popular Mexican Restaurant Permanently Shutters After 25 Years In Sussex County A popular Mexican restaurant has permanently closed its doors after 25 years in Sussex County. Taco of the Town on Main Street in Sussex made the announcement on its Facebook page Wednesday, Feb. 9. It is bittersweet but we have decided after 25 years it’s time to retire from Taco of the Town! We have shared such... Posted by Taco of the town on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 “It is bittersweet but we have decided after 25 years it’s time to retire from Taco of the Town!” reads the post. “We have shared such great memories! Watching our children grow up and now watching their children!” …

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Hoboken's Malibu Diner To Close: Report Hoboken's Malibu Diner To Close: Report
Hoboken's Malibu Diner To Close: Report Hoboken’s iconic Malibu Diner will soon close its doors, HobokenGirl reports. Malibu Diner on 14th Street will remain open through Dec. 31 before closing its doors for the building’s demolition, the report says citing the restaurant’s co-owner. The decision to rebuild was made by the restaurant’s previous owner, who died about a year ago; meanwhile, the restaurant has plans to reopen in a brand new commercial space right down the road in about two years, the report says. Follow Malibu Diner on Facebook for the latest updates.

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by Valerie Musson
Business
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
Business
Hundreds Of Nostalgic Customers Line Up For One Last Bite From 'The Fireplace' Hundreds Of Nostalgic Customers Line Up For One Last Bite From 'The Fireplace'
Hundreds Of Nostalgic Customers Line Up For One Last Bite From 'The Fireplace' Nostalgia set in Friday for hundreds of customers who turned out in droves hoping for one last burger from The Fireplace in Paramus. The Route 17 burger joint announced in a Facebook post Thursday that July 30 would be its last day open after 65 years in business. Nearly 500 people stopped by the iconic eatery, some ready to say their goodbyes, others hoping that the news wasn't true. VIDEO. The line snaked around the inside of The Fireplace and then out the door and around the parking lot. The iconic Paramus restaurant is closing its doors after 65yrs. Rising food prices and slowin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Italian Restaurant To Replace Wyckoff's Shuttered The Plum & Pear Italian Restaurant To Replace Wyckoff's Shuttered The Plum & Pear
Italian Restaurant To Replace Wyckoff's Shuttered The Plum & Pear An Italian restaurant that formerly operated out of two different Bergen County locations is coming to Wyckoff. La Cambusa is set to take over the space formerly occupied by The Plum and Pear -- which closed in 2018, according to its Facebook page. La Cambusa at times operated out of spaces in Garfield and Ridgewood, and is hoping for a May opening. Please submit resumes to info@cambusanj.com with the position you are applying for in the subject header. Working experience is required for all positions. Posted by La Cambusa on Sunday, April 25, 2021 La Cambusa, 393 Franklin Ave., Wycko…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'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. “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 distributed Monday says. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay -- dubbed as "America's favorite grill master -- opened his steakhouse at the casino in …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
NJ Food Server Walks Out In Protest, Accuses Ownership Of Mishandling COVID-19 Cases NJ Food Server Walks Out In Protest, Accuses Ownership Of Mishandling COVID-19 Cases
NJ Food Server Walks Out In Protest, Accuses Ownership Of Mishandling Covid-19 Cases A Roots Steakhouse server disappointed by how his boss handled the COVID-19 outbreak at his job walked out in protest. The restaurant owner, however, maintains all necessary steps were taken.  It all started Nov. 8, when an employee tested positive. Three days later, Christian Zarate quit his job as a server at the Summit location. Harvest Restaurant Group owner Chip Grabowski, however, told Daily Voice he did what needed to be done immediately after being notified of the positive case on Nov. 8. "All employees were notified on location immediately," he said. "Prior to to this call I was …

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by Cecilia Levine