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    Marsh says the biggest change is the people since taking over as Police Chief – Forsyth County News Online

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Cumming Police Department has seen a lot of changes over the last year, including a new chief, new hires and new vehicles, but Cumming Police Chief David Marsh said experience might be the most important change of all.

    In July 2019, Marsh was sworn-in an as the new chief of the Cumming Police Department, after working with the Forsyth County Sheriffs Office since 2004.

    Marsh said since he stepped into the role, the department has made some cosmetic changes for vehicles and patches and added new equipment, but the reality is the biggest change is the people, 100%.

    We have, including me, 21 people working here at the Police Department, Marsh said. When I first started, we had seven, so we had a pretty strong push to get good people in, to get good people hired, to get good people working, and Im pleasantly surprised that we have been able to get that mark.

    The chief said those hires have all been for uniformed officers and have run the gamut from new officers to those with experience in Forsyth, Hall and Gwinnett counties and the city of Atlanta, which he counts as a big benefit for the department.

    What were really looking forward to in the future is just training and cultivating our police department around that leadership, Marsh said. We dont have a ton of shootings in the city of Cumming, which is great, which is awesome, but should we have one, its nice that we have people that know how to handle that kind of stuff.

    Experience is one of the things that everyone wants to have but no one wants to get because it takes years and you have to go through hard things to learn from experience, so when you bring people in that have truly lifetimes of experience from one of the hardest places in the country, it just changes the dynamics of this place exponentially.

    Experience isnt the only change the new employees have brought.

    Marsh said when he came to the department, officers were not handling calls at all hours of the day, and now they are.

    So that was one of the biggest pushes was to get enough officers in who we could kind of fulfill our duties as a police department and handle calls for service, he said. Thats the real basic mandate of what our job is, when 911 calls come in, we need officers that are working around the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we didnt have that.

    Another internal change has been the addition of a criminal investigation division to look at property and person crimes that have been committed, whereas before the job fell on one officer and was done in addition to their other duties.

    What theyve been able to provide in way of investigations to our city, you cant even imagine what its like, Marsh said, and it even concerned me a little bit because, essentially, this agency, we werent investigating any property crime. Anything that was considered a person crime, we were sending to the sheriffs office and they were adding that to the list of however many person crimes that they have. I have been just so proud of their ability to take cases and work them as completely as possible.

    Over the past year or so, the department has also seen some additions of new equipment including body cameras, cameras in vehicles and nine new police vehicles.

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    Marsh says the biggest change is the people since taking over as Police Chief - Forsyth County News Online

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    Puttshack Starts Construction in The Interlock, Is Expected To Open Spring 2021 – What Now Atlanta

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Puttshack, the upscale, tech-infused mini-golf experience, has started construction in The Interlock, a $450 million mixed-use development in West Midtown, according to a press release Thursday. Puttshack Atlanta is slated to be the first U.S. location for Puttshack and is expected to open in spring 2021. It will join the brands three London locations and will be followed by openings in Chicago and Miami later in the year.

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    Puttshack will fill its almost 25,000 square feet with four modern and reimagined mini-golf courses where every themed hole is its own game. It will also feature a full bar and chef-created dining menu that will open to an expansive indoor-outdoor rooftop patio space. It is a new concept from former founding team members of TopGolf, which operates an Atlanta location not too far from The Interlock.

    Our successful launch, and re-openings, in the UK is proof of the power of coming together to play that is at the core of Puttshack, Joe Vrankin, CEO of Puttshack, said in the release. We are able to safely deliver fun for all our guests through our state-of-the-art safety measures, and we cant wait to bring this experience to Atlanta and so many more U.S. markets to come.

    Developed by S.J. Collins, The Interlock is a nine-acre community that is walkable from end-to-end. The community boasts 200,000 square feet of technology-focused office space, 105,000 square feet for retail and restaurant space, 349 apartments, and 18 townhomes as part of the Solis Interlock, 70 townhomes by Monte Hewett Homes, and a 161-room Bellyard boutique hotel.

    Puttshack is the first of many tenant spaces that will begin interior construction over the next 30-60 days as we turn spaces over, Jeff Garrison, partner at S.J. Collins Enterprises, said in the release. This is an exciting step forward in the progression of The Interlock and certainly a highly anticipated opening for this one-of-kind entertainment offering coming soon to West Midtown.

    The developments other elements include the public Beeline Crossing Park, one-acre rooftop with a modern private pool club, and a lounge with a retractable roof, and a 12,000-square-foot two-story restaurant and outdoor bar with a covered patio and an infinity-edge pool. The Interlock will also house a 50,000-square-foot incubator space by Georgia Technology Ventures and WeWorks 120,000-square-foot co-working space.

    [Editors note: this article was updated to clarify the Puttshack owners connection to TopGolf.]

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    City reviewing permits for construction of The Doro – Jacksonville Daily Record

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Developer Rise: A Real Estate Company applied for building permits for The Doro Downtown that show a construction cost of $46 million for the apartment and retail project and parking garage.

    It also will create space for a ground-floor restaurant and a rooftop bar with views of the river, Downtown and TIAA Bank Field and surrounding development.

    We believe the restaurant will also lease the rooftop space as well. It will be a bar, said Matthew Marshall, Rise vice president of development, Oct. 6.

    The rooftop bar will have a private elevator service as well, he said.

    Through Jacksonville Properties I LLC, Rise wants to develop the 247-unit, five-story wood-frame project over a two-story podium of development. Rise also will build a seven-level, 284-space parking garage with rooftop amenities.

    Podium construction is a multistory wood-framing project over a podium of another construction style that could include retail development.

    At The Doro, Marshall said the two floors under the podium will have town houses, restaurant and common area amenities like the clubhouse and leasing area.

    Rise requests a Market Rate Multi-Family Housing Recapture Enhanced Value Grant of up to $6.23 million from the Downtown Investment Authority for the project.

    The request is on the Oct. 9 DIA Strategic Implementation Committee meeting, which is scheduled at 9 a.m.

    The grant will rebate 65% of the ad valorem tax increment generated by the project for 15 years.

    The project is on 1.77 acres at 102 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. where the George Doro Fixture Co. operated. The warehouse and other buildings are slated for demolition.

    Marshall anticipates a total project investment of $65 million.

    The Downtown Development Review Board approved final designs May 14 for Rise to build the apartment and retail project to replace the Doro Fixture building, despite objections from local historic preservation advocates.

    The oldest building on the Doro property dates to 1914 and more structures were added through 1954, according to the DDRB report, while a state review dates the original buildings construction to 1904.

    The Doro Fixture building is not in Jacksonvilles Downtown National Register District and does not have local landmark status to protect it from demolition, according to a DIA staff report.

    Codes-ABC Inc. of Orange Park is providing code compliance review for Valdosta Georgia-based Rises construction plans.

    Marshall said apartments will comprise:

    13 town houses, a mix of one- and two-bedroom units of 909 to 1,183 square feet

    22 studio units of 472 to 597 square feet

    40 small one-bedroom units of 600 to 642 square feet

    116 one-bedroom units from 679 to 750 square feet

    56 two-bedroom units from 962-1,217 square feet

    Marshall said the company is not ready to release rental rates until the property management division is prepared to market the property.

    He said the apartment building wraps around the garage on three sides. The north side of the parking structure facing VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is exposed.

    The site is at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and Forsyth, Lafayette and Adams streets in the Downtown Sports & Entertainment District.

    Rise General Contractors LLC, which opened an office in Jacksonville, is the contractor.

    Rise paid $5.2 million for the George Doro Fixture Co. property Sept. 30 through Jacksonville Properties I LLC.

    It bought the property from 102 A. Philip Randolph LLC, led by Jacksonville investors Paul and Farley Grainger.

    Marshall said Oct. 1 that the company is obtaining building permits from the city. He expects demolition of the existing Doro structure and site work to begin this fall.

    Marshall said construction will take about 22 months.

    The review board approved The Doro design with the condition that Rise obtain a building permit for vertical construction before demolishing the Doro Fixtures structure.

    The city is reviewing permit applications for the almost $59,600 demolition of the warehouse space and $50,000 in site clearing.

    Doro Fixture fabricated architectural woodwork, casework and millwork. The property includes almost 62,000 square feet of warehouse space among several buildings along with a parking lot.

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    Construction outlook ‘pretty positive’ going into 2021 – Plastics News

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Single-family homes are becoming more popular with millennials. Offices and multi-family housing are falling out of favor. Warehouses are in big demand. And factory conditions are improving for robots.

    The effects of the pandemic on the construction industry are accelerating some trends as new ones emerge, economic analyst Chris Kuehl said Oct. 6 during his keynote presentation at the 2020 virtual fall conference of the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance.

    "It's difficult to make grand national predictions about construction because it's so local, but the promise for construction is pretty positive going into 2021," said Kuehl, the managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, a Lawrence, Kan.-based consulting firm.

    The commercial side of the construction industry "has done relatively well collectively" thanks to demand for new warehouses all over the U.S., according to Kuehl.

    "The growth area right now is warehousing," he said. "As supply chains have changed, people are focusing more on the warehouse and inventory. That's something they haven't had to do for really the last two decades. The just-in-time system was by far the popular system, but it's now creaking a little bit because it's hard to count on that global supply chain."

    Manufacturers also are constructing new facilities as they automate more operations.

    "This is the irony," Kuehl said. "Back when it was just people working in a manufacturing facility, it could be dirty, un-air conditioned and nasty. The people will deal with it. Robots and computers don't like it and they refuse to work. So the manufacturers have to update their buildings to accommodate the robots."

    Also in the commercial sector, Kuehl expects office construction to decline or be flat.

    "We know many people will stay working from home. We also know the frustration level of working from home has begun to rise," he said.

    On the residential side, spending on remodeling will continue to grow into 2022, possibly at a faster rate, Kuehl said. Many homeowners are staying put and taking on improvement projects, including work-from-home updates like new doors and energy efficient windows.

    "Energy conservation is wrapped all around what you do and it's one of the things that could see a real boon," Kuehl told fenestration trade group members.

    Those who are moving are leaving the bigger cities and taking advantage of low mortgage rates. They don't have to commute to work anymore and can live in a more remote area.

    Urban life also is losing its charm for millennials once drawn to U.S. cities to be near a variety of eateries, entertainment and cultural events. Kuehl said these kinds of services used to make up about 60 percent of consumer spending, particularly for the Gen X and Millennial categories.

    "They don't buy things as much as they buy experiences and travel and that's what got cut off. If you're a consumer used to spending your money on restaurants, traveling and concerts, well none of that's allowed now," Kuehl said.

    Some millennials are sitting in one-bedroom studios in cities seeing greener grass in the suburbs and beyond, he added.

    "Millennials are getting more interested in single-family homes, which will boost that sector quite a bit," Kuehl said. "They have been the most resistant generation to single-family homes but they're starting to move of out of the multi-family preference."

    Multi-family housing starts will begin declining, he added.

    Kuehl said he planned to talk about what a post-COVID economy will look like when he was named this summer to be the keynote speaker.

    But with 34 million cases worldwide and the death toll exceeding 1 million, he focused more on what 2021 might bring.

    "We're now working in highly unusual circumstances and its having a series of impacts on the economy," Kuehl said.

    He expects higher unemployment to be around for a while.

    "It has increased rapidly. It will remain high indefinitely," he said.

    He also said business and personal bankruptcies will increase, adding the data is getting worse by the month and will be highly concentrated in the restaurant, hospitality and travel industries.

    "This wasn't a financial sector collapse as in 2008-09," Kuehl said. "It was imposed and because of that it started abruptly and could conceivably end abruptly. We're not sure at this stage how it ends. There's lots of conjecture. Do we have to wait for a vaccine to be distributed? Do we have to wait for the pressure on hospitals to be reduced? Do we have to wait for some sort of herd immunity."

    And even when a vaccine is available, when do the restrictions change, he wondered.

    "Do we wear buttons that say I've had the vaccine, I don't need to wear a mask," Kuehl asked. "It's going to be difficult to go through that to say the least."

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    Some of the Bay Areas most anticipated restaurants for 2020 are in COVID-19 limbo – San Francisco Chronicle

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Oakland chefs Julya Shin and Steve Joo were biting their nails waiting for building permits so they could finally make their dream restaurant a reality.

    It was March. The repeated delays were increasingly frustrating as theyd hoped to open Nokni, a modern Korean restaurant, in the summer. But when the pandemic hit, the chefs faced a brutal choice: Do they push forward, hoping they can make enough money when they open despite watching other restaurants fail? Do they give up on the restaurant and lose all the time and money they spent planning? Or do they try to wait as long as possible, hoping for a speedy vaccine and an improved economy?

    Its a position many Bay Area chefs and restaurateurs found themselves in this spring. Between the planning, funding and construction, it can take years to open a restaurants doors. Some have optioned to put their restaurants on hold indefinitely, others are still trying despite new challenges. But the choice isnt always up to them if an investor or bank loan falls through.

    For Shin and Joo, the permit delays were a saving grace. If the permits had arrived on time, they would have been in the throes of construction when shelter-in-place orders hit. Instead, they had the chance to think and ultimately walk away from the restaurant entirely.

    We were on the edge of the river, not in the river, Shin said. If youre waist deep, youve started building, youve sunk this much money you just dont know. It could still work. To walk away from the money youve spent is really difficult.

    The pandemic has already torn through the Bay Areas restaurants, but its impact on the future of the restaurant scene namely, all of the planned but yet-to-open restaurants is still unclear. Several projects slated to open this year, such as the Jamaican-Malaysian-Iranian combo Calabash in Oakland and the La Cocina Municipal Marketplace in the Tenderloin, still intend to open next year following construction delays. But after that batch opens, some in the industry wonder if months will pass before anything new arrives.

    That may depend on how many chefs can afford to keep waiting. Benu chef Corey Lee secured a Mission District space for his highly anticipated Korean restaurant San Ho Won more than a year ago. Jasmine Peterlin, project director for Lees restaurants, said they have no idea when the restaurant might open now. Dominique Crenns casual Salesforce Tower restaurant Boutique Crenn was almost ready to open when the pandemic hit, but now its on hold indefinitely due to the lack of foot traffic downtown.

    Fine dining chef Scott Nishiyama similarly hopes to wait out the pandemic, though he still hasnt started construction for his upcoming Palo Alto restaurant, Ethels Fancy. He feels lucky his building permits came late so he could hit the pause button without spending much more money.

    He could walk away if he needed to without experiencing a crushing financial loss. But he spent two years hunting down the location in downtown Palo Alto and doesnt want to let it go.

    I want to feel confident once we start construction that its a go and that restaurants are looking like theyll hopefully go back to being open for dine-in, he said. I think until we get a vaccine, theres no guarantee of anything.

    Some would like to move ahead with their restaurants but feel forced to wait. Mike Fishman, who bought a space in the Mission District in 2018 for a new location of his popular Russian bakery Cinderella, was set to start construction this year. Now, he lacks the cash Fishmans bank stopped issuing loans to new restaurants because of the pandemic, he said.

    Others, like Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski of State Bird Provisions fame, preferred to take a loss rather than invest more in a new restaurant during such an uncertain time. When the pandemic hit, they were plotting a yet-to-be-named vegetarian restaurant in the Lower Haight and nearly ready to open the Anchovy Bar, an intimate West Coast oyster bar in the Fillmore. But they refocused to save their existing two restaurants, State Bird and the Progress, before attempting to get the Anchovy Bar open, now slated to open in the fall. There simply werent the time or resources to also keep the vegetarian restaurant alive, so they vacated the space.

    The pragmatic choice isnt always the easiest to make. Hanif Sadr had been slowly growing his Iranian pop-up Komaaj for five years in anticipation of opening multiple locations in 2020. One finally opened in September, but he had to say goodbye to a fully funded cafe in Menlo Park. In that case, he didnt even have a choice. His investors told him the project, which was also supposed to be an art gallery and events space, simply wasnt going to work.

    Komaaj is really my child. I put my life in it, he said. It was really hard for me emotionally.

    At the start of the pandemic, wondering if all his work would be for nothing, Sadr went on long hikes alone, foraging ingredients along the way. Those walks inspired a new idea, Komaaj Preservation Lab, which preserves foraged and donated ingredients using traditional Persian methods. It was a way to stay active without opening restaurants thats how you compromise, he said.

    For other chefs, those compromises look like pop-ups and new companies touting specialty products. Even if the Bay Area continues to lose brick-and-mortar restaurants, the food scene will hum in different ways. While Noknis Joo is currently spending his time cooking for private clients instead of working on a restaurant, hes hopeful the future will bring unusual opportunities hes never considered before.

    No matter what happens within the industry, even with all the unknowns, Joo said, one thing that remains true is there is a deep pool of talent and really creative, passionate people who want to be able to work in some way that involves food.

    Janelle Bitker is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: janelle.bitker@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @janellebitker

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    Amaterra Winery Will Open in Portlands West Hills Next Year – Eater Portland

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Willamette Valley wine country will continue to seep into city limits next year when a new vineyard, winery, and restaurant opens in Portlands west hills. Amaterra, perched on Miller Road near West Haven-Sylvan, will specialize in pinot noir and chardonnay, with city views, 12 acres of vineyard land, and a gravity-flow winemaking facility.

    Amaterra comes from Willamette Valley winemaker Matt Vuylsteke, behind micro-winery 51Weeks, and Werner Nistler, the founder of retirement community chain Touchmark. Nistler and Vuylsteke initially collaborated when Nistler opened his estate, Swede Hill; those vines will become the foundation for Amaterras vineyard, near the Touchmark location off SW Barnes Road. The winery will focus on pinot noir and chardonnay, with an adjoining restaurant that will also serve as the tasting room for the winery. Once its open, Amaterra will host concerts and weddings on its outdoor lawn, as well.

    Details are scarce at this point the team has yet to announce the restaurants chef but the construction of the winery, restaurant, and its indoor and outdoor event spaces have already begun. Amaterra is expected to open in the spring of 2021, near the intersection of Miller and Barnes Road the address has yet to be finalized with the county.

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    Meet The President Of D. Stephenson Construction | Miami, FL Patch – Patch.com

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Joseph Sanches is the president of D. Stephenson Construction Inc. (DSC), the largest African American-owned general contracting firm based in Florida. DSC was founded in 1992 and specializes in the construction of educational facilities, municipal buildings, multifamily residential, airport and other facilities throughout South Florida. Some of the firm's projects include the West Palm Beach Fire Station No. 8, New South Bay Villas, the Urban League of Broward County Community Empowerment Center, Florida Memorial University Athletic Center and the Boca Raton Public Safety Information Management Center.

    Prior to joining DSC Mr. Sanches was the chief of support operations at the School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC). While there he managed more than 3,000 employees, oversaw more than $2 billion in construction projects and managed 29 million square feet of schools, offices, warehouses and other facilities. He is largely credited with leading SDPBC's sustainability focus, including developing sustainable policies and procedures which have earned him a place on the board of directors for the U.S. Green Building Council and the SDPBC a designation as a National Green Ribbon School District.

    Mr. Sanches previously worked in New York, Atlanta and the U.S. Virgin Islands for some the country's largest construction and program management firms, including Heery International, Tishman Realty & Construction and Bovis Lend Lease, where he managed the planning, design and construction of malls, hospitals, prisons, multifamily residences, historic structures, government buildings and infrastructure improvements.

    He earned a bachelor's degree in construction management from Pratt Institute and an MBA in management from Baruch College. He holds a Florida general contractor's license and he is a LEED Accredited Professional.

    Mr. Sanches is on the board of directors of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. He is also actively involved in the Minority Builders Coalition, National Forum for Black Public Administrators and several other community organizations.

    The Miami Times is the largest Black-owned newspaper in the south serving Miami's Black community since 1923. The award-winning weekly is frequently recognized as the best Black newspaper in the country by the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

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    40 popular N.J. restaurants that have closed for good due to COVID-19 – NJ.com

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    It was clear in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic that the restaurant industry was in serious trouble. While many restaurants that were shuttered for months during the height of COVID-19 have since reopened and are offering dining outdoors and even indoors, many were forced to close for good.

    Data from the food review website Yelp showed back in July that nearly 16,000 restaurants across the country had closed because of COVID-19, and that number has only increased. Dozens of New Jersey restaurants have closed for good because of the economic crunch of coronavirus. The months of relying on takeout and delivery in an industry that already operates with razor-thin margins was too much for many to survive.

    Even a return to outdoor, and then indoor dining, wasnt enough to save others. The list is likely to get longer as temperatures drop and indoor dining is less desirable. Here is the list.

    If you know of any restaurants in New Jersey that have closed permanently because of COVID-19, please send a note to jschneider@njadvancemedia.com.

    Alfonsos Pastry Shoppe, Red Bank

    A Staten Island-based bakery that opened its Jersey location in 2019 in the space that once held Cake Boss Buddy Valastros Carlos Bakery Shop, the shop closed in June after just 17 months of business. Their Staten Island bakery is still open.

    A Toute Heure, Cranford

    An American bistro with a menu that changed monthly, it announced in August it was closing its doors after 13 years. It is with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye, the restaurant said in an email to customers. We are in deep gratitude for the years of your patronage and humbled by your love and support as we navigated through these last few months.

    Bisque Restaurant, Ship Bottom

    While the Jersey Shore did its best to salvage its most important season, its no surprise that many restaurants in the area struggled despite it being summer. Bisque, an upscale BYOB seafood restaurant that opened on Long Beach Island in 2005, was one of them.

    Bistro 18, Montclair

    Billed as New American cuisine with European and Asian influences" with burgers, pasta, seafood and steaks among their offerings, Bistro 18 opened in 2008 and was part of the towns rich downtown restaurant scene before shutting down because of the pandemic.

    Brickwall Tavern and Dining Room, Burlington City

    While Brickwall Taverns original location is still open in Asbury Park, the Burlington County outpost that opened in an old firehouse in 2015 announced in July it wouldnt be reopening.

    Unfortunately, in this incredibly difficult time for restaurants across the country, we can no longer keep going, the restaurant announced on Facebook.

    Brio Tuscan Grille, Cherry Hill

    The Italian chain shut 71 of its locations down during COVID-19 and only the 21-best performing restaurants stayed open. The Cherry Hill location, which had been open for more than 10 years, didnt make the cut. The chains Marlton location eight miles east is still open.

    Buddakan, Atlantic City

    The New American Asian chain with locations in Philadelphia and New York City announced in October it had closed its Atlantic City location inside Playground Pier on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

    It was a nice run, but we had to say goodbye, Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr told The Associated Press. We couldnt continue in this environment with the coronavirus and the current state of the pier. There was barely anyone left there except us.

    Caf Fiori, Randolph

    If Italian chains are hurting during this, you know family restaurants are as well. Caf Fiori announced in August it was closing after 11 years of service.

    The epidemic and financial struggles associated with it have decimated the restaurant business as a whole and the effects have finally become too much for our family to bear anymore. We want to thank the entire town and community for their support during these trying times, the restaurant said in an Instagram post.

    The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen, Maplewood

    A town favorite that opened in a former post office in 2017, The Cassidy said at the end of July it would not be able to endure the economic impact of this pandemic." Owners Jennifer and Tom Carlin are still operating The Gladstone Tavern

    Charlie Browns Fresh Grill, Chatham, Denville and Wayne

    Charlie Browns has changed a lot in the past decade, rebranding in 2010 from Charlie Browns Steakhouse to Charlie Browns Fresh Grill. While its locations in Scotch Plains, Edison and Lakewood are still open, its a far cry from the dozens of locations it once had throughout the state.

    Cucharamama, Hoboken

    Maricel Presilla is the only chef in New Jersey to win two prestigious James Beard awards. And even her highly regarded South American restaurant couldnt survive the pandemic, closing in March after more than 16 years in the Mile Square City.

    Pandemics have the insidious ability to disrupt much more than peoples health. Just as thousands of lives have been taken, peoples dreams and their hard work of years have been shattered forever too," Presilla said in a Facebook post. "And thats exactly what happened to me and my business partner Clara Chaumont.

    El Cocotero, Jersey City

    Plenty of New York eateries have made the jump across the river to Jersey Citys downtown neighborhood. El Cocotero took its Venezuelan cuisine to less heralded but still up and coming McGinley Square in 2016. Unfortunately it closed down in April.

    The Continental, Atlantic City

    Also owned by Stephen Starr, The Continental was for Brussels sprouts, wasabi mashed potatoes and massive martinis, but was unable to survive the month of no business during the coronavirus crisis.

    The occupancy in Atlantic City, for sure, would not have been there, not being able to host the large conferences and concerts that enable us to be profitable, Executive Chef Kris Neff told The Associated Press.

    Flaky Tart, Atlantic Highlands

    The New York Times called The Flaky Tarts chocolate chip cookies pure buttery bliss. Owner Marie Jackson was a James Beard semifinalist. But being one of the most beloved bakeries in New Jersey doesnt make it immune from COVID-19. The slowdown in business from the pandemic closed The Flaky Tart at the end of September.

    The decision to close our bakery was extremely difficult and saddening, the bakerys website now reads. We are humbled by all your kind words and well wishes and are in hopes you follow us on our next ventures.

    Freelance Bistro, Newton

    James Young bought the bistro that opened in January 2019 back in November and added comfort food to the Italian-heavy menu, according to NorthJersey.com, but sadly had to close the restaurant on June 1.

    There was no surviving COVID, Young told NorthJersey.com.

    Fromage Grill, Cranford

    The name doesnt quite translate to grilled cheese, but thats what the Union County restaurant served gourmet takes on the classic sandwich. The restaurant announced in September it was closing its doors for good.

    We will miss the many familiar faces and loyal customers weve had over the last four years," the restaurant said on its Facebook page. "We wish the best to our fellow Cranford businesses during these trying times.

    Front Street Trattoria, Red Bank

    Valerie and Michael Aufiero ran Front Street Trattoria for 35 years and already were planning for retirement. But the COVID-19 pandemic sped up that plan, and they ended their multi-decade run in July.

    The Greek Flame, Haworth

    Chef Tricia Vanech greek restaurant closed after nearly three years in Bergen County in mid-July, deciding to not renew its lease based on what COVID-19 was doing to the restaurant industry.

    With the COVID-19 situation and the unknown we decided it was time to focus on our next chapter, the restaurant said in a Facebook post.

    The Jackson Diner, Jackson

    There is no type of restaurant more synonymous with New Jersey than the diner. Unfortunately, the pandemic was too much for The Jackson Diner to stand.

    We apologize for this news, as we are deeply saddened by this decision as well. We would like to extend a special thank you to the employees, whom we consider family for all of their hard work and dedication," The Zimmermann Family, which owned the diner, said on Facebook. "It has been an honor to be apart of the Jackson Community and serve every patron that walked though the doors over the past 12 years, we are truly grateful.

    Jakes Restaurant & Bar, Flemington

    Jakes had 15 beers on tap, more than 50 types of bottled beers and even a revered wine list. But even so, after 30 of years of serving Hunterdon County, the restaurant that balanced upscale and no-frills sports bar closed for good in April.

    We want to sincerely thank you, our beloved guests, and the local Flemington community that we have been so proud to be a part of for these past 30 years," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. "You all have been the heart and soul of Jakes. And youve made this an unforgettable ride. Thank you.

    La Campagna Ristorante, Morristown

    After 25 years as a staple of Morristowns restaurant scene, La Campagna Ristorante closed its doors this summer.

    As a result of the financial challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic we regret that we can no longer operate, The restaurant wrote on its website. It saddens us that we will no longer be part of the Morristown restaurant scene. We want to thank all our employees and loyal guests that supported us during better times.

    Laurel & Sage, Montclair

    Its hard to stand out in Montclairs vaunted restaurant scene, but Laurel & Sages modern American cuisine with international flair did just that and New York Times gave it an Excellent rating in 2016. But even so, the 5-year-old restaurant closed during the pandemic.

    Le Bon Choix, Ridgewood

    Rotisserie chicken may be simple, but Le Bon Choix (French for the right choice) did it so well that The New York Times took notice. Opened in 2014, it closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Libbys Lunch, Paterson

    New Jersey has a rich hot dog history, especially in North Jersey. Part of that history was lost when Libbys Lunch, a no-frills joint that served Texas Weiners deep-fried hot dogs topped with chili right by Patersons Great Falls closed after 90-plus years.

    Paterson is home and family to our family. You all have a special place in our heart. Thanks for all of the great memories for myself and my family," Libbys wrote on Facebook.

    Modine, Asbury Park

    One of the first big names to close during the coronavirus pandemic, but sadly not the last. Popular southern restaurant Modine, beloved for its fried chicken with honey, closed in June after COVID-19 exacerbated the already struggling restaurants financial issues.

    It wasnt like we were super profitable, and then COVID happened, co-owner Steve Mignogna told NJ.com. We went from just scraping by to now in a deep hole that you cant really get out of, and we didnt see anything changing in the next couple months.

    Morristown Pancake House, Morristown

    While the breakfast restaurants locations in Maywood and Rutherford are open the Morristown eatery closed its doors in July.

    We are not able to keep our doors open with sales from take out alone (it accounts for less than 5% of our business) and our location does not allow for any outdoor seating that will meet the governors requirements, the restaurant posted on Facebook.

    Nunzios Dolce Vita, Morristown

    Nunzio Cassara was born in Sicily and came to the United States at the age of 10, and his Italian restaurant in Morristown was open for four years before COVID-19 closed it at the end of July.

    Unfortunately due to coronavirus our business has not made the money it takes to pay rent and so Friday July 31 will be our last day open, Cassara wrote on Instagram. Thanks to all our followers for your patronage, feedback and support over the last 4 years.

    Pairings Palate + Plate, Cranford

    With an ever-changing menu filled with plates like pineapple guacamole with an olive oil crisp and red velvet cake topped with mascarpone ice cream, Pairings Palate + Plate opened in 2011 and was another New Jersey restaurant that garnered New York Times attention. But the acclaimed spot closed at the end of June.

    We have been honored to know you all and be a part of your daily dining and family celebrations and nothing would make us happier than to keep doing so," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. "However, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, it is untenable for us to continue. It is with heavy hearts that we have to cease all operations at Pairings at this time.

    Paolos Gourmet, Westwood

    Part cafe and restaurant, part tiny grocery store, Paolos Gourmet opened in 2018 and served up Italian specialities, coffee, and delectable plates of pasta in a bright space painted all white. But the shop closed this summer amid the COVID-19 slowdown.

    Plum on Park, Montclair

    A classy take on a diner loved for its ricotta pancakes and gluten-free treats, owner Natalie Lee decided to use the COVID-19 shutdown as an opportunity to pivot into a Jewish deli.

    I had a choice, Lee told NorthJersey.com. Im either going to close up the business and walk away, or I try what I wanted to do four years ago in that spot." The space is now home to Mikki & Als Noshery.

    Six Brothers Diner, Little Falls

    One of North Jerseys cherished diners right on Route 46 and a late-night go to for students from nearby Montclair State University, it was struggling because of nearby construction for years but COVID-19 finally closed its doors after years of service.

    "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closing of Six Brothers Diner after over twenty years of proud service to our community, the diners said on Facebook. We will be forever grateful to our customers for their support and allowing us to be a part of so many special memories.

    Square 1, Jersey City

    A cozy cafe in Jersey Citys health food-starved Journal Square neighborhood, Square 1 served sandwiches, salads, coffee and more for nearly four years before COVID-19 shut it down in early August.

    We are sending a huge hug and thank yous to all our friends, loyal customers, and staff who contributed to our double-digit year-over-year increases until COVID-19, the restaurant wrote on its website.

    Stewarts Root Beer, Hazlet

    The drive-in joint known with 30 locations in the U.S. and 20 throughout New Jersey known for burgers and root beer floats closed on Sept. 8 because of the COVID-19 slowdown.

    We have served our community well and unfortunately its time to move on, Stewarts Root Beer said on Facebook. I hope everyone gets a chance to come in one more time before we close.

    Technique, Westwood

    After a year and a half of serving French food like escargot, coq au vin and duck confit, the COVID-19 pandemic led Technique chef and owner Ross Goldflam to close his restaurant in June, saying the situation forced him to reevaluate his priorities.

    In some ways the coronavirus had nothing to do with this, Goldflam told NorthJersey.com. In some ways, the coronavirus had everything to do with it.

    Tiffin, East Hanover

    An Indian restaurant with a huge lunch buffet that was also BYOB, it unfortunately did not survive the COVID-19 pandemic and closed its doors.

    Tuckerton Beach Grille, Tuckerton

    Tuckerton Beach Grille, a restaurant known for hosting live music, opened briefly for indoor dining before deciding to close its doors on Sept. 10.

    After much deliberation we came to a decision to PERMANENTLY CLOSE operations at Tuckerton Beach Grille. WE ARE SO VERY SADDENED about this decision," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. "As TBG restaurant owners, Romeo and Valerie are devastated by the prolonged pandemic and the effects of the continued shut-downs of businesses in NJ.

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    Jeffers reveals Huron Building in downtown Milwaukee, with anchor tenant soon moving in – BizTimes – Milwaukee Business News

    - October 8, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Last updated on October 7th, 2020 at 01:04 pm

    The Huron Building, downtown Milwaukees newest office building, is expecting its anchor tenant to begin moving in this month, and is anticipating its ground-floor restaurant to open in the spring.

    Josh Jeffers, president of Milwaukee-based J. Jeffers & Co., which developed the Huron Building, said law firm Husch Blackwell will begin moving its Milwaukee office into the building near the end of the month. Build-out work is still occurring, and the firm hasnt yet obtained occupancy permits.

    North Carolina-based restaurant Tupelo Honey is meanwhile forging ahead with its new location in the Huron Building as well. Jeffers said the restaurant will open in the two-story retail space facing Clybourn Avenue in late spring. The opening was pushed back from October due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he added.

    The 11-story, roughly 287,000-square-foot Huron Building sits at 511 N. Broadway, northwest of Clybourn Street and Broadway. It has roughly 163,000 square feet of office space, 8,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 240 interior parking stalls across five floors.

    Guiding a media tour of the building on Monday afternoon, Jeffers pointed out features such as the tenant lounge, 2,000-square-foot fitness room and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor terrace on the eighth floor, gray boxed office spaces ready for tenant build-outs, the interior parking garage and the two-story retail space.

    Jeffers showed off the building roughly a year and a half after construction began. Jeffers & Co. and Madison-based contractor Stevens Construction Corp. ceremoniously broke ground on the project in May 2019.

    Construction of the building was completed five weeks ahead of schedule. Jeffers said this was from a number of factors, including some related to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the pandemic delayed some projects, causing contractors to focus their attention on ongoing projects like the Huron Building. He also noted no one working on the job site got sick, which meant the project didnt lose any days.

    Stevens Construction also shrank the time it took to complete pile driving by having more people on site than normal performing the work. Jeffers said it also helped that the contractor was also heading up construction of three new hotels just east of this project site.

    Weve consistently been ahead of schedule for over a year, he said.

    Husch Blackwell is leasing 71,000 square feet on the top three floors. There is still more than 78,000 square feet of office space available in the building, according to marketing materials from Founders 3. The Milwaukee-based brokerage firm is representing Jeffers & Co. in leasing out the building.

    There are still two retail spaces available for lease, said Jeffers. One space, perhaps best suited for a coffee shop, faces Broadway Avenue just off the building lobby. The other is on the west side of the building, and is drawing interest from banks for retail branches, Jeffers said. Each retail suite totals roughly 2,500 square feet.

    Ned Purtell, principal with Milwaukee Founders 3, said there has been interest in the Huron Building from prospective office tenants just not as much as there would be normally due to the pandemic.

    The volume of people looking is less than what it is in normal times, but we still have a very good list of prospects, Purtell said. He added that many office users are holding off on making big changes for a year or two, until the world is more certain.

    We (Jeffers & Co.) are probably not going to do a tremendous amount of leasing in the next six months or 12 months, but we do have a lot of great interest in later 21, and beyond, Jeffers said.

    Jeffers said the $60 million development has 475 investors. This includes more than 400 investors who contributed a total of $14 million through crowdfunding site Crowdstreet.

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