Business Openings, Closings In Essex County: Year In Review – Livingston, NJ Patch
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Some people say the only constant in the world is change. That was true for Essex County, where several businesses opened – and closed – in 2019.
Check out some of the year’s openings and closings below. Did we miss any? Share in the comments section!
BELLEVILLE
Belleville Pharmacy Celebrating Debut With Grand Opening Event
Saicare Pharmacy will hold a grand opening event on Washington Avenue in Belleville on Nov. 16.
BLOOMFIELD
Italian Restaurant Opens In Bloomfield: Bucco
Bucco, a new Italian-American restaurant in Bloomfield, is BYOB. See some food photos here.
Doggie Daycare Facility Opens In Bloomfield: LI’L Woof Club
An “eco-friendly” doggie daycare facility celebrated its grand opening in Bloomfield.
EAST ORANGE
East Orange Native Opens Family-Owned Restaurant In His Hometown
A culinary entrepreneur born and raised in East Orange has opened a family-owned restaurant with his wife: A Taste Of Royalty.
FAIRFIELD
Another Wawa Opens In Essex County: Jobs, Free Coffee
A Wawa officially opened its doors in Fairfield. For a limited time, you can have a free cup of coffee to help celebrate.
Garden Center On Rt. 46 In Essex County Closing After 52 Years
The Fairfield Garden Center announced it will have an “Everything Must Go Sale,” with discounts up to 75%.
LIVINGSTON
Academy360 School In Livingston Cuts Ribbon On New Addition
A 20,000 square foot addition will help Academy360 Upper School provide extra services for local students with special needs.
Cookie Cutters Opens New, Kid-Friendly Hair Salon In Livingston
Cookie Cutters stylists are trained to work with special needs children at their kid-friendly salons, which have playgrounds and cool chairs
Pure Barre Comes To Livingston, Free Classes At Grand Opening
A Pure Barre fitness studio opened in Livingston. There will be free classes during a grand opening event.
Tonbo Mexican Grill Opens At Livingston Mall
Tonbo Mexican Grill joins the recently opened New York & Company Outlet and reopened Charlotte Russe at the Livingston Mall.
MAPLEWOOD
Ani Ramen House Maplewood Now Open
Residents can get their noodle fix on Maplewood Avenue.
Luna Stella Restaurant Open In Maplewood
After a week of tinkering with invited guests, the restaurant is open to the public.
Maplewood Gallery Rebrands, Reopens
The Tenth Muse Gallery is now Maker + Muse.
Maplewood’s Abril Cocina Closing After Four Years
Mexican Modern Fushion eatery will close its doors on Feb. 24.
MILLBURN
Orangetheory Fitness Opens Friday In Millburn
A grand opening celebration is set for a new business in Millburn.
Short Hills Mall Forever 21 Slated To Close, Company Confirms
Forever 21 confirmed late Tuesday that the Mall at Short Hills store will be closing.
Short Hills Legal Seafood Shuts Down (Temporarily)
The restaurant is ‘out to sea’ for renovations. See when it will open up again.
MONTCLAIR
Montclair Movie Theater Rises Like A Phoenix After Almost Closing
The Bellevue Theater in Montclair will continue to be a “cinematic town square” that provides a “third space” away from home.
Montclair’s MC Hotel Opens, Taps Into Local Artistic Scene
Find out how much it costs for a night in Montclair’s first “premium, full-service hotel” in 80 years.
Exclusive ‘Supper Club’ Reborn At Montclair Restaurant
A Montclair restaurant that features gluten-free and vegan cuisine is making a big change to its business model.
New Montclair Art Gallery Opening On Church Street
Clerestory Fine Art in Montclair aims to “elevate the overall reputation of Montclair’s fine arts movements.”
Iconic Montclair Jazz Club, Trumpets, For Sale
The Montclair music venue opened three decades ago, and is now one of the go-to spots for Garden State jazz fans.
Montclair Juice Basin Closing; ‘Developers, Big Brands’ Blamed
Montclair Juice Basin: Business owners striving to pay decent wages and facing costly rents are often “awaiting an imminent wrecking ball.”
NEWARK
One Of ‘America’s Best Bars’ Reopens In Newark: McGovern’s Tavern
After temporarily shutting down for the first time in almost a century, one of America’s Best Bars” has reopened in New Jersey.
Yuengling Opens Restaurant At NJ Devils Home Arena
“America’s Oldest Brewery” is opening a restaurant at the home arena of the New Jersey Devils.
Craft Brewery, Taproom Opening At Reborn Newark Complex
“Newark Local Beer is committed to rebuilding the beer culture that was once an integral part of the city.”
Teriyaki Madness Makes NJ Debut With Store Near Rutgers-Newark
The first five customers who order an entrée will win free bowls for a year.
Kuiken Brothers Grand Opening Attracts Hundreds To Newark
Kuiken Brothers opened a new residential and commercial building materials center on Doremus Avenue in Newark’s East Ward.
NUTLEY
Ralph Lauren Arrives In Nutley, Opens Office At Ex-Roche Site
Ralph Lauren and a huge wave of its employees have officially arrived at their new home at the former campus of Hoffmann-La Roche on Rt. 3.
Nutley’s New Gastropub Channels Spirit Of Annie Oakley
A new bar/restaurant in Nutley pays tribute to one of the township’s most famous residents: sharpshooter and entertainer Annie Oakley.
‘Handyman,’ Graphic Designer Open Nutley Gift Shop/Makerspace
“Pretty Handy” in Nutley is a makerspace and gift shop that aims to bring local crafters, vendors, and DIY-ers together.
Pag’s Restaurant Moving To Nutley From Paramus
Pag’s is moving from Paramus to Nutley. It will be located in the former home of the Kyoto Buffet Restaurant.
Nutley Comic Book Store Closing: ‘Stay Thirsty My Friends’
“He did it right,” a fan of Comic Explosion in Nutley wrote.
VERONA
Verona Restaurant Fuses French And Korean Influences
Bloom – a “New American” restaurant that boasts French and Korean influences – held a grand opening event in Verona.
WEST ORANGE
2 Restaurants Open In West Orange: Italian, Sushi Bar
Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen and Mitasu Umi Sushi and Bar are open in West Orange.
Newark-Born Businesswoman Opening Salon In West Orange
A New Jersey entrepreneur with ties to Newark and Orange is opening a Blo Blow Dry Bar in West Orange.
Pharmacy Opens In West Orange On Northfield Avenue
There’s a new pharmacy in West Orange, and it’s officially open on Northfield Avenue.
Kmart Store In West Orange To Close
The Kmart at 235 Prospect Avenue in West Orange is expected to close by February.
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