Essex County Roundup: What Businesses Opened, Closed In 2018? – Montclair, NJ Patch
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — An auto repair college, two hatchet throwing venues and a town’s first microbrewery. Take a peek at some of the businesses that opened and closed in Essex County during 2018 (click headlines to read the article).
BLOOMFIELD
$11M Auto Repair College Opens In Bloomfield (PHOTOS)
Universal Technical Institute’s new campus in Bloomfield offers car and truck lovers a way to turn their skills with a wrench into careers.
Throw Axes, Drink Beers At Bury The Hatchet In Bloomfield (VIDEO)
Thwack away your frustrations at a new attraction in Essex County, New Jersey.
Prohibition-Era Tavern To Be Resurrected In Bloomfield
A “historic” cocktail lounge from out of the early 1900s is about to be resurrected in Bloomfield as a family-friendly tavern.
Bloomfield Pub Will Open At Former Payless Shoes Storefront
A new restaurant and bar is coming to Bloomfield: Six Points Pub.
‘Lash Bloomfield’ Opens For Business, Joins Commerce Chamber
The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a local business at 382 Broad Street as a new member: Lash Bloomfield.
Modern Mexican, 100 Tequila Flavors At El Toro Loco In Bloomfield
“Modern Mexican cuisine” and some seriously awesome tequila. That’s what El Toro Loco hopes will be a winning combo in Bloomfield.
Peek Inside Bloomfield’s New Indian Restaurant: Apna Punjab
VIDEO: Essex County foodies recently got a new Indian restaurant to add to the to-do list: Apna Punjab in Bloomfield.
CALDWELLS
West Caldwell To Get Kimchi Mama Korean Restaurant
Korean restaurant Kimchi Mama is set to open a new location in West Caldwell by the end of March, a report says.
Caldwells ‘Pet Spa’ Is A Dream Come True For Local Biz Owner
There’s a new “pet spa” in the Caldwells, and it’s the culmination of a life dream for a local business owner and animal lover.
Throw Hatchets At Stumpy’s In Essex County; Opening Date Set (VIDEO)
Essex County residents will soon have a new place to spend the night throwing weapons and drinking some beverages with friends.
CEDAR GROVE
Cedar Grove Coffeehouse Opens At Former Tony’s Train Town
Owner: “I’m especially thankful to my wife Sharon and our two boys Ty and Desmond, for their patience, love and help from the start.”
LIVINGSTON
Livingston Will Get Its 1st Aldi Supermarket (Grand Opening Info)
The chain is bringing its “Golden Ticket” giveaway to a grand opening event in Livingston on Nov.1.
Club Pilates Opens At Livingston Shopping Center
The new Livingston location is owned by Arnold DeGarcia and Helen Angelis, who also operate Club Pilates Westfield.
‘The Simple Greek’ Opens Restaurant In Livingston
There will be a grand opening event at the new Livingston location on Nov. 3. The first 100 guests to visit will receive a “free gyro.”
Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Livingston Location
“Livingston was ideal for us in terms of demographics,” the restaurant’s owners said about their new location.
Words Plans New Bookstore At Special Needs Center In Essex County
A fixture on the Maplewood literary scene plans to open a new bookstore at a $15 million special needs learning facility in Livingston.
Pet Supply, Grooming Shop Opening In Livingston: Well Bred
A new pet supply and grooming shop is opening in Livingston. See grand opening details here.
MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS
Short Hills Mall Gets 2nd ‘White Company’ Store In U.S.
United Kingdom-based retailer The White Company will open its second U.S. store at The Mall At Short Hills.
Wacoal Opens ‘Flagship’ Store At Short Hills Mall
Intimate apparel store Wacoal opened a new “flagship” store at The Mall At Short Hills.
Millburn Restaurant Reopens: ‘It’s All I Know,’ Owner Says
Umi Sushi reopened in a renovated, 1,900-square-foot space on Millburn Avenue.
Canada Goose’s New Store At Short Hills Mall To Have ‘Cold Room’
As brand name stores across New Jersey continue shutting their doors, the Mall At Short Hills keeps attracting new tenants.
Kika Stretch Opening In Short Hills
A fourth location joins Westfield, Montclair, Morristown and New York City.
Organic Baby Goods Store Opens In Short Hills
Monica + Andy, an organic essentials brand for mom and baby, made by moms with babies opens Saturday at The Mall at Short Hills.
MONTCLAIR
Montclair Bar Opens Near Wellmont, Taps Nutley Native As Chef
Pharmacie Liquor Bar in Montclair is open for business, with Executive Chef Nick Greiss, a Nutley native, in the driver’s seat.
Married Couple Open Montclair’s First Microbrewery
Montclair’s first microbrewery features beers inspired by the owner/head brewer’s roots in West Africa and the Caribbean.
Office Beer Bar & Grill Renovates In Montclair
It’s back and “newly refreshed,” Montclair.
West Orange, Cedar Grove Residents Open Montclair Pizzeria
Montclair’s downtown restaurant scene has a new contender in its already-stellar roster: Grindage Wood Fired Pizza & Sandwiches.
Montclair Thai Restaurant Closing, But Another Will Open
An award-winning restaurateur who owns Boon Thai Kitchen in Livingston and Spice II in Montclair has plans to open a new eatery.
NEWARK
South Ward’s Salaam Ice Cream Parlor Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Newark resident Shikhana Muhammad owns and operates Salaam Ice Cream Parlor with her sister Cushanda Muhammad and other family members.
Newark Craft Distillery Open For Tours (Peek Inside)
Lovers of small-batch, hand-crafted spirits have another destination to check off their to-do lists in Newark, New Jersey.
NUTLEY
Christmas-Themed ‘Pop Up Bar’ Coming To Nutley, NJ
Take a pass on Black Friday this holiday season and duck into this Christmas-themed bar for a “Grinch Grog” or a “Run, Run, Rudolph.”
Blink Fitness Grand Opening In Nutley
Blink Fitness has opened its doors in Nutley.
SOUTH ORANGE
South Orange Restaurant Owner Leaves NYC Job To Fulfill Dream
With the opening of her American-Mediterranean eatery and bakery, South Orange resident Jackie Podhurst is fulfilling a longtime dream.
South Orange Welcomes 1st New Indian Restaurant In 5 Years
It’s been five, long years, but South Orange finally has an Indian restaurant again.
VERONA
Married Couple Move Olive Oil Shop From Montclair To Verona
A family-owned and operated shop has set up new roots in Verona after starting out nearby in Montclair.
‘Mud Sweat Tears’ Fitness Center Opens In Verona
Are you ready to shed your “mud, sweat and tears” in Essex County?
WEST ORANGE
Save-A-Lot Opens First Grocery Store in Essex County
To celebrate, the retailer hosted a grand opening celebration on October 11
Blo Blow Dry Bar Coming To West Orange
“North America’s original blow dry bar” has leased 1,600 square feet at a space in West Orange.
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Photo: Verona Township
