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Family's Bergen County Italian Restaurant Closing After 46 Years: 'Time To Enjoy My Life' Family's Bergen County Italian Restaurant Closing After 46 Years: 'Time To Enjoy My Life'
Family's Bergen County Italian Restaurant Closing After 46 Years: 'Time To Enjoy My Life' After 46 years, Vitale's Restaurant in Teaneck is closing its doors. The Queen Anne Road restaurant started as a family business when Tony LaMorte, the current owner, was 22 years old. He ran the place alongside his siblings, Felicia Roveda, Vic LaMorte, and Debbie Sadowski. "I'm still here," LaMorte said on a call with Daily Voice. Not for long. Tony, of Haworth, has been the chef and owner, and is set to close on Saturday, Nov. 2. "It's time to retire," LaMorte tells Daily Voice. "Tie to enjoy my life." LaMorte is married and has two children, both of whom are professional a…
87-Year-Old Bakery With Hudson County Roots Closing One Of Two Remaining Locations 87-Year-Old Bakery With Hudson County Roots Closing One Of Two Remaining Locations
87-Year-Old Bakery With Hudson County Roots Closing One Of Two Remaining Locations One of Bergen County's most well-known family bakeries will be closing one of its first-ever storefronts. Rispoli's Pastry Shop, established by Gabriele and Josephine Rispoli in 1937, will be closing the doors of its Ridgefield shop at 824 Broad Avenue. The last day in business will be Oct. 14. "All good things must come to an end," Stasia Rispoli, Gabriele and Josephine's great-granddaughter, said in a social media post published Sunday, Sept. 29. Google Maps "As a fourth-generation Rispoli, I promise to carry on with my crews: the legacy, the quality, and our award-winning products at…
Retired Hoboken Detective's Restaurant Closes Year After Gordon Ramsey Visit Retired Hoboken Detective's Restaurant Closes Year After Gordon Ramsey Visit
Retired Hoboken Detective's Restaurant Closes Year After Gordon Ramsey Visit More than a year after revamping their restaurant Bergen County on "Kitchen Nightmares," a family of TikTokers has decided to close up shop. Da Mimmo was opened by retired Hoboken detective Vito Gigante Sr., his wife Melissa, and their son Antonio. Antonio and his brothers, Vincent and Vito, rose to fame on TikTok. The restaurant opened in November 2022 and was on "Kitchen Nightmares" with Gordon Ramsey in 2023. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Gigantes announced they'd be closing their doors for good on Friday, Sept. 30. View this post on Instagram …
Popular NJ Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years Popular NJ Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years
Popular NJ Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years An iconic New Jersey eatery is being sold after nearly 50 years of business. Lucille's Luncheonette at 1496 Route 539 in Barnegat, is on the market for $650,000. Lucille's, which was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" in 2015 and made it to the late acclaimed chef's official food trail, was opened in 1975 by Jim and Lucille Bates. "This little roadside cafe on 539 quickly became the place to stop on the way to the Shore for visitors to LBI and became the place for the locals to venture to for a good home cooked meal when you didn't want to cook at home," the eatery's websi…
Eric Bernstein, CEO of Berkshire Furniture, Dies At 55 Eric Bernstein, CEO of Berkshire Furniture, Dies At 55
Eric Bernstein, CEO of Berkshire Furniture, Dies At 55 Eric Bernstein, the CEO of his Berkshire Furniture and a Westfield resident, died on Thursday, July 25, at the age of 55, according to his obituary by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel. Berkshire Furniture, based in Springfield, is a family business that has been passed down through four generations, Bernstein's obituary reads. Bernstein also served as president of the New Jersey/New York Furniture Association in 2017, according to his obituary. Yesterday the we lost a special friend, partner and leader. Eric Bernstein, president of Berkshire Furniture , and..…
'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years 'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years
'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years A Sussex County restaurant is celebrating its 75th year in business — "and that is long enough," the owners said. The owners of the Walpack Inn, located in Walpack Township, are working toward selling the restaurant as they work toward retirement. We are taking reservations for Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th! Visit www.walpackinn.com/reservations to book your table... Posted by The Walpack Inn on Sunday, June 12, 2022 In a statement posted to Facebook, Jim Heigis, his wife, Lee, and their daughters Lara and Jenny said:  "We would like to thank our many friends and l…
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Was Wake-Up Call NJ Mom Needed To Open Dream Waffle Shop On Route 46 Breast Cancer Diagnosis Was Wake-Up Call NJ Mom Needed To Open Dream Waffle Shop On Route 46
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Was Wake-Up Call NJ Mom Needed To Open Dream Waffle Shop On Route 46 Lisa Baumann spent years waiting for the right time to open a dessert shop. Maybe when her kids were older, or when her full-time job as a construction accountant allowed her more flexibility, she'd tell herself. In 2021, Baumann, of Woodland Park, received shocking news: She had breast cancer at just 39 years old. That's when she decided she was done waiting for the right time. That fall, Baumann opened her mobile catering company, Waffles & Dreams, bringing chocolatey, rainbow goodness in a variety of forms — but most notably waffles on a stick — to customers across the region. On J…