Fireplace at Paramus closed in July 2021. Their long time favorite has been a staple of the local community for over 65 years and rumors have begun to circulate about what will replace the space.
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Well, we can now confirm that Chick-Fil-A wants to fill in, no opening date has been set. On June 22, the area’s planning board is due to review Chick-Fil-A’s application for site approval. This will be the fourth Chick-Fil-A in the county. Personally, I’m sad to see fewer and fewer independent restaurants in New Jersey.
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Recently on The Steve Trevelise Show, we spoke with listeners about the restaurants they miss in New Jersey.
Check out these favorite New Jersey restaurants that no longer exist:
Gale Morrone
Christina’s Pizzeria in Union City
Photo courtesy of Rob Pisani
Giulio Poli
Yankee Tower
Neil Oleari
Snack Mastori
Jimmy Givens
Peterson’s cabin at sunset in Lakewood. Has been closed for about 50 years. GREAT food and their steaks are to die for!
Paul Meyerowitz
Mrs. Jace
Brian in Atco
carriage house
Linda Lee Lucas Houston
Cinelli
Jerry Rubino
Dish in Passaic Park.
Marylouise Henning – Keysis
Howard Johnson’s All you can eat Fish Fry
Tony Pasqua
FLAGSHIP, RT 22 Union, New Jersey. I would order Prime Rib!
Paul Meyerowitz
Selbe
Vini Lopez
Mom’s kitchen in Neptune. Pizza
Chrissy B Harris
Pals West Orange Cottage
If you like mushroom soup they were the best. I liked their burgers.
Rich Gunning
Old Olga. 73 and 70
Deborah May
Bennigans
Tom Barney
When I worked at FT Dix on a basic level, we were paid once a month (1968) and we always celebrated this when we went to Genos. Much better than McDonald’s.
Stephen Keller
My wife and I agree… Tracy’s Nine Mile House in Little Ferry. We both ordered a French onion steak sandwich. We also got married there.
Lynn Miller
Bistro BT. Route 1 south. West Windsor. Bobby Trigg was the chef. His creme brulee was the best.
Jane Marks Biunno
Larison’s turkey farm in Chester, New Jersey. I would order my favorite food of the YEAR… Turkey dinner and Larison cooked it wonderfully.
Lisa Egan
Clam Hut in the Highlands!!
Jean Marie Costigan Kreitz
Spiritos, Elizabeth!
via Google Maps
Lucille Marie
Coach and four at Exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike. ..Hightown had a delicious London roast..
Kate Vena
Fireplace Restaurant (Paramus, NJ) – Grilled Cheeseburgers and Sliced Steak Sandwiches
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Rich Carucci
Old Judge V S. Hackensack
Norman Gitlson
Freddie at Long Branch.
via article NJ1015
Elena Khorosh
Steak and ale! Miss this place.
Lucille Marie
Moms rt 33 Hightstown restaurant delicious lasagna where I first met my husband for lunch…
Kelly Shannon
Dante’s home in Jersey City. I miss the veal franchise
Lisa Egan
Mayfairs Pizza in Woodbridge looks like it was! Omg the best ever! I think Mulberry Street is there now
Va Nessa
ORIGINAL – Olde Silver Tavern!
Olde Silver Tavern via Foursquare
Michael J. Davis
The diner at the lamppost of Anglesey, New Jersey.
Erin Murray Hunt
Circus Drive-in in the wall. real CLASSIC
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Mike Darkwater
The Thirsty Mallard in Waretown, New Jersey, a great place with great food, now empty after being sold to an Irish restaurant that didn’t last long in the area. The best spinach salad and steamed clams as well as a good menu as well as antique duck decoys and a boat box. Very cool environment inside.
Jill Zutti
Tre Piani, Princeton Forrestal Village
Paul Meyerowitz
Embers Restaurant & Lounge
Old Restaurant Menu – Embers Restaurant and Lounge via Ebay
Many of our favorite restaurants are no longer open, but here’s a list of the friendliest bars in New Jersey that are open, maybe you’ll find a new favorite spot!
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