By Allison Pries | Posted January 06, 2019 at 06:00 AM | Updated January 06, 2019 at 07:55 AM
Maybe it's that dish that you loved that you can't get anywhere else. Or the sense of community the place evoked. Either way, when a favorite restaurant closes it leaves a void in your life.
We feel your pain.
The restaurant business isn't easy. New paid leave rules, increased minimum wage, changing customer demands and supply cost fluctuations are just a few issues entrepreneurs grapple with, according to Marilous Halvorsen, president of the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association.
"A lot more goes into it than being a good cook and opening your doors," she said.
These are some of Jersey's favorites that closed last year.
Circus Drive-In
This Jersey Shore landmark was demolished in May after serving burgers, hot dogs and other American staples car-side for more than 60 years. The 1.64-acre property on Route 35 in Wall Township is being marketed for ground lease or a strip mall.
Brookside Bistro (formerly Rosemary & Sage)
Two years after the owners of the renowned Rosemary & Sage in Riverdale changed their menu and concept to Brookside Bistro, the restaurant closed permanently in May. Chef/owners Brooks Nicklas and Wendy Farber say on the restaurant's Facebook page that they got an offer on the restaurant and their home that they couldn't pass up. The space and liquor license are available, per a sign on the building.
Another Charlie Brown's
Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill (formerly Charlie Brown's Steakhouse) closed its final Essex County restaurant in October. The Millburn eatery had been operating for 39 years. The chain still has 14 other New Jersey locations, down from 30 at its peak. The company has struggled after it's former CEO and president was sent to prison in 2011 for accepting more than $1 million in kickbacks.
Perkins in Neptune
Photos courtesy of Dave Stone
Perkins in Neptune
The Perkins on Route 35 in Neptune closed in August after 56 years. The local institution was known for partnering with schools, churches and other community organizations. But the owners Dave and Barbara Stone found it more and more difficult to turn a profit in recent years.
The Melting Pot Sommerville
Fondue chain The Melting Pot closed its Sommerville locations permanently on July 1. The franchise still has 115 restaurants spread across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South East Asia and United Arab Emirates -- including four in New Jersey (Maple Shade, Red Bank, Westwood and Whippany).
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