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Ridgewood, NJ
Business
Wilkes Deli Closing After Decades Serving Ridgewood Wilkes Deli Closing After Decades Serving Ridgewood
Wilkes Deli Closing After Decades Serving Ridgewood A Bergen County deli that has fed generations of local families is closing after 65 years in business, with a new owner set to take over under a new name. Wilkes Family Delicatessen, also known as “The Little Store,” closed on Sunday, Dec. 28, as owner Curt Wilkes retires, ending a multigenerational family legacy that began in Bergen County in 1938, according to the business’s website. Google Maps The Wilkes family first opened a small grocery store in Fair Lawn, run by Frank and Ruth Wilkes with help from their children. Over the years, the family expanded to multiple locations, inc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Business
Frozen Yogurt Shop To Close After 12 Years In Brewster: 'We Tried Every Avenue' Frozen Yogurt Shop To Close After 12 Years In Brewster: 'We Tried Every Avenue'
Frozen Yogurt Shop To Close After 12 Years In Brewster: 'We Tried Every Avenue' A longtime frozen yogurt spot in Putnam County is closing its doors for good.  Peachwave Brewster, located in the Lakeview Plaza at 1511 Route 22, announced Monday, Sept. 8, that its last day of business will be Sunday, Sept. 21.  “This was not a decision we made lightly and we tried every avenue possible to stay open but due to circumstances outside of our control we will unfortunately be closing,” the shop’s owners wrote in a statement. More information about their closure was not made public.  The shop first opened 12 years ago and thanked customers for their loyalty over…

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by Ben Crnic
Lawrence Township, NJ
Business
Lawrence Restaurant Closing After 40+ Years Lawrence Restaurant Closing After 40+ Years
Lawrence Restaurant Closing After 40+ Years An institution in the Mercer County dining scene is shutting its doors. Enzo's La Piccola Cucina, which opened in 1983 at 1906 Princeton Ave. in Lawrence, announced its closure in a Facebook post, citing the costs of goods and staffing. "To uphold the quality and standards you’ve always expected, we believe the time has come for Enzo’s La Piccola Cucina to close its doors," the restaurant wrote. Many of the customers at Enzo's had become family, the restaurant said. While Enzo's did not give a closure date, it said it would remain open over the next four-five weeks and hoped to see m…

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by Sam Barron
Yonkers, NY
Business
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Westchester County coffee lovers, mark your calendars — and set your alarms.  Dunkin’ is celebrating the grand reopening of its fully renovated, "next-generation" store at 2365 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, May 22, and it’s bringing the perks. The first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 100 Days of Free Coffee, entitling them to a free medium hot or iced coffee every day for 100 consecutive days through the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, customers must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or sign up on the day of the event. Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, an…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Retro Donut Deal: Elmsford Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years Retro Donut Deal: Elmsford Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years
Retro Donut Deal: Elmsford Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years A Dunkin' locale in Westchester County is marking a major milestone with a sweet deal for customers that includes quite the throwback. The Dunkin’ location at 91 East Main St. in Elmsford is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering a special throwback promotion: a dozen donuts for just $5.99—the same price they were when the store first opened in 1995.   The store announced the celebration on Friday, May 16, saying that the promotion is meant to thank customers for their loyalty over three decades. In addition to the celebratory pricing, the location recently completed a majo…

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by Ben Crnic
Haledon-Prospect Park, NJ
Business
Aiello's Fruit Baskets Owner 'Heartbroken' To Close After 88 Years Aiello's Fruit Baskets Owner 'Heartbroken' To Close After 88 Years
Aiello's Fruit Baskets Owner 'Heartbroken' To Close After 88 Years After 88 years of serving the community in Prospect Park, Aiello’s Fruit Baskets is closing its doors. Owner Bobby Aiello broke the news on Tuesday, Feb. 18. In a call with Daily Voice, he said he's simply "heartbroken." "It was time — I wanted to make 100 years, but it wasn't feasible," Aiello said, citing the rising costs of produce and changing demographics as just some of the factors contributing to his Haledon Avenue shop's closure. Up until this week, Aiello's Fruit Baskets was the longest-running business in town. His grandfather opened the shop in 1937,  offering fruit centerp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
Business
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years It’s the end of an era for New York fans of Buca di Beppo. After 24 years, the popular chain of Italian restaurants closed its Albany County location in Colonie, the last one anywhere in the Empire State. The move was evident on the restaurant’s official Facebook and Yelp pages, which have both updated their hours to “permanently closed.” “We thank our customers for their loyalty — it was our privilege to be the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over the past two decades,” the company said in a statement. A reason for the closure was not given. Founded in Minneapolis in …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford, CT
Business
CT Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' CT Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
CT Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Hooters location in Connecticut has announced its sudden closure.  The restaurant, located in the Hartford County town of Manchester at 1483 Pleasant Valley Rd., announced its closure on social media on Monday, July 1.  In its closing announcement, the owners of the Hooters branch said it was a "difficult decision" to shutter the eatery, which has been open for almost 20 years.  "Thank you for the many years of patronage and loyalty," the owners wrote, also encouraging customers to visit nearby locations in Wethersfield or West Springfield, Massachusetts.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Lynn, MA
Business
'Tough Decision': Peabody Mexican Restaurant Closes After 5 Years; Second Location Remains Open 'Tough Decision': Peabody Mexican Restaurant Closes After 5 Years; Second Location Remains Open
'Tough Decision': Peabody Mexican Restaurant Closes After 5 Years; Second Location Remains Open A popular Mexican restaurant in Peabody announced on social media this week that it was closing so the owner could spend more time with his family.  La Siesta opened five years ago at 3 Main St. and has several positive reviews on Yelp and Google.  The restaurant said in an Instagram post on Wednesday, May 15, that it had closed its doors, but management welcomed their loyal customers to make the trip to 70 Woodside Ave. in Winthrop for the same level of service and quality.  Dear Peabody Community,We wanted to share some news with you all. After five wonderful yea…

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by Josh Lanier
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Business
Popular NJ Restaurant Closing After 60 Years Popular NJ Restaurant Closing After 60 Years
Popular NJ Restaurant Closing After 60 Years A popular Atlantic County restaurant will be closing after more than 60 years, the owners announced. Al and Mildred Ulrich announced the Tilton Inn will close on April 27. The pair opened the Tilton Road restaurant in 1963. Posted by TILTON INN BAR AND GRILL on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 "At this time, we have decided it is time for our family to close those doors," the Ulrichs said. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our incredible staff and loyal customers. ❤️" Customers lamented the closing on social media. "The Tilton was like Cheers, everyone knew your name," one per…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk, CT
Business
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut'
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' NORWALK, Conn. -- Stew Leonard's, with locations in Norwalk and Danbury, is the top grocery store in Connecticut, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  Stew’s is valued for its serious commitment to customer loyalty and the in-store experience as well as for the quality and variety of products offered, reads the report. Go HERE for the full story. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick