Methuen Brunch Spot Closes After Years Of Making Customers Feel Like Family Methuen Brunch Spot Closes After Years Of Making Customers Feel Like Family
Methuen Brunch Spot Closes After Years Of Making Customers Feel Like Family A brunch restaurant is closing its doors, saying that nothing they have done to try and save their business worked.  Savastano's, located on Merrimack Street in Methuen, announced that the brunch restaurant would close permanently on Friday, June 30 via a Facebook post. The eatery, known for its home-cooked breakfasts and lunches, opened only months before the COVID-19 pandemic began necessitating non-essential business closures.  It shut down for three months in 2020 and never recovered, according to the Facebook post.  The closure is not due to a lack of regulars, according to the post…
Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business
Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business A popular European bakery is closing its doors after nearly 50 years in business in New Jersey. Sipos Bakery, in Perth Amboy, announced on Facebook that its last day in business would be Sunday, June 4. "We are very thankful to all of our loyal customers for the continuous patronage and support over the decades. We have built wonderful relationships with all of you, both near and far, and we are sad to say goodbye," the shop wrote.  "Whether you were a daily customer, travelled from out of town during the holiday seasons to get traditional Hungarian baked goods, or ordered from our we…
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening A popular spot for beer, trivia, and quality time with neighbors moved locations in early 2023, and only a few months later announced that it had closed for good.  Burke's Alewerks, owned by Brian Burke and originally located in Hanover, moved its operations to West Newbury in January 2023, and announced its closure on Monday, May 8, according to a post on the brewery's Facebook page.  "It is with regret and sadness that I announce the end of Burke’s Alewerks," the post reads. "We poured our last pint this past week." Well, all my licenses came through at the last minute yesterday, so…
Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years
Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years A popular diner in South Jersey has closed after 58 years in business. Last Sunday, April 30 was the last day of operations for the Cherry Hill Diner on Route 38. An employee made the announcement in a Facebook group: "Myself and the staff of Cherry hill diner would like to thank you all for your patronage over the years," she wrote. "Unfortunately, this Sunday, we close our doors forever. You have let us share your good times, sad times and everything in between. We will miss seeing you all. Thank you! The doors close Sunday afternoon at 5 pm." The Cherry Hill Planning Board earlier this…
'Bittersweet Moment': Award-Winning Cambridge Chocolate Shop Shutting Down 'Bittersweet Moment': Award-Winning Cambridge Chocolate Shop Shutting Down
'Bittersweet Moment': Award-Winning Cambridge Chocolate Shop Shutting Down An award-winning chocolate shop in the Boston area known for its artisan candies is shutting down after 14 years of business.  EHChocolatier, located at 145 Huron Avenue in Cambridge, announced that will be closing its doors on Friday, April 28. The decision came as founders and co-owners Elaine Hsieh and Catharine Sweeney chose to pursue different paths outside of their lives in chocolate.  "Catharine will be retiring to spend more time with her family as well as traveling, gardening, and whatever else life brings," the shop's website reads. "Meanwhile, Elaine will be contemplating her ne…
North Jersey Wedding Venue 'The Manor' To Shutter After 66 Years North Jersey Wedding Venue 'The Manor' To Shutter After 66 Years
North Jersey Wedding Venue 'The Manor' To Shutter After 66 Years A North Jersey wedding venue will close its doors after 66 years in business come July. The Manor, in West Orange, announced it will be closing on July 6, 2023. "We are agonizingly aware that there is no 'good' time for this to happen and are doing our sincere best to responsibly and respectfully resolve each and every pending event thoughtfully," the Knowles family wrote on the venue's website, thanking clients for graciousness and understanding. "The scale of those whose lives we’ve touched is truly beyond our fathoming — and we have never ceased to be humbled by it. Through the pandemic…
Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue
Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue The owners of a Long Island deli announced that they closed their business due to the rising cost of rent. Sequoia Deli of Patchogue closed as of Tuesday, Jan. 3, according to the announcement. The owners said the rent increased by 26 percent last January, and they got behind in payments. The landlord made the decision not to renew the lease and proposed to raise the rent again this month, they added. Ultimately, they said the cost was too great to continue operating their business in the building, located at 205 Waverly Ave. "It's unfortunate because we, Nicholas and Mike, loved ou…
CT Store Permanently Closing After 66 Years In Business CT Store Permanently Closing After 66 Years In Business
CT Store Permanently Closing After 66 Years In Business A store in Connecticut is set to close after decades in business.  The Toy Chest, located in West Hartford, will permanently close after 66 years so the owner and managers can retire, according to a report from We-Ha.com. The store, located at 973 Farmington Ave., is set to close at the end of January, the news outlet reported. WFSB reported the store's closing sale began on Saturday, Jan. 7, with all merchandise being priced at 50 percent off. "After being part of The Center for more than 66 years, Toy Chest is saying farewell, and we are so sad to see this toy destination…
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains A well-known Italian restaurant that has provided a spot for families to gather for 27 years has permanently closed.  Graziella's Italian Bistro, located in White Plains at 99 Church St., served meals to visitors for the last time on Saturday, Dec. 31, the owners announced on the restaurant's website.  The business was forced to close because the building that houses it was sold after the restaurant's lease ended, owner Gracie DiFeo said.  "We want to take the time to thank all our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us through the years. We are extremely humbled t…
Bischoff's Owners Provide Reason For Closing Bischoff's Owners Provide Reason For Closing
Bischoff's Owners Provide Reason For Closing The owners of longstanding Teaneck ice cream shop Bischoff's have provided reason for the Cedar Lane business' closure. Steve Mather and his mom Anita tell NorthJersey.com that they've been discussing closing for about a decade. The decision to finally pull the plug was a financial one, they said. Bischoff'sGoogle Maps Bischoff's last day in business will be Dec. 31, workers previously told Daily Voice. Open in Teaneck since 1934, Bischoff's offers an "old-fashioned ice cream soda fountain experience," according to its website, with egg creams and homemade ice cream evoking sweet memor…
North Shore Animal Hospital In Lynn Saying 'Goodbye' After 33 Years North Shore Animal Hospital In Lynn Saying 'Goodbye' After 33 Years
North Shore Animal Hospital In Lynn Saying 'Goodbye' After 33 Years An animal hospital that served pets and their humans for more than three decades on the North Shore has decided to close up shop later this year.  North Shore Animal Hospital (NASH), located at 1 Neptune Boulevard in Lynn, will be officially closing on Dec. 16 after 33 years of service, the hospital said on Facebook.  "It has been a privilege meeting your four-legged family members, and we sincerely thank you for entrusting us with their care," NASH said. "It's always hard saying 'Goodbye', so please know it's been an honor being a part of your pet’s life."  The hospita…
Rockville Centre Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business Rockville Centre Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business
Rockville Centre Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business A Long Island ice cream shop is set to close its doors after more than a decade in business. Five Pennies Creamery in Rockville Centre will permanently close in December, owner Dan Levine said in a message to customers. “Serving this community has been one of my proudest accomplishments and highlights of my life," Levine said. "I've seen generations of kids and families grow; I have grown with them. While these past years have proven tumultuous for our country, ice cream has stood as the great unifier. Day in and day out, I have served smiling faces who laugh in the face of darkne…