Restaurants & Bars
Beloved Stan's Chitch's Pizzeria To Close After 50 Years In Bound Brook
The pizzeria survived "floods, fires, and even a global pandemic." Dave Portnoy, a self-proclaimed pizza expert, also stopped by recently.
BOUND BROOK, NJ — After 50 years of service and surviving "floods, fires, and even a global pandemic," Stan's Chitch's Pizzeria is closing its doors.
"As a family-owned and operated business, our family has always had to make difficult decisions. It has never been easy, but our perseverance continued to shine bright. Because of this, it is with deep hearts that we announce the process of selling our properties and with that, retiring our business," wrote Owner Renee Kurkowski Cote on Thursday.
The restaurant at 14 Columbus Place in Bound Brook first opened in 1973 and its "last call" will be April 29, 2023.
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"This decision was one of the hardest our family has ever had to make, but we feel it's time. We are excited to move onto the next chapter of our lives, and hope the decision comes with understanding," said Kurkowski Cote.
Kurkowski Cote said the family would miss their regulars, elders, and their children. "From our crazy Friday nights, to the endless stories of first dates - we are truly grateful to have been able to make such an impact on our community: It has been an amazing run."
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This past October, the pizzeria received a visit from Founder of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy. Read More: David Portnoy Visits, Reviews 2 Somerset County Pizzerias
Portnoy, a self-proclaimed pizza expert and celebrity, posts daily pizza reviews to his millions of social media followers, scoring pies on a stringent 1 to 10 scale. The videos, which often go viral, usually start with Portnoy's catchphrase, "One bite, everyone knows the rules."
He walked out calling it a true bar pie before showing viewers the inside of the bar.
"I do like these ladies in there and love the vibe. But I do like it a bit crispier," Portnoy. "I need more on that undercarriage."
He gave them a rating of 7.1.
See the review below:
For more information on Stan's Chitch's visit facebook.com/pages/Stans-Chitchs-Cafe or call 732-356-0899.
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