Popular Journal Square eatery Square 1 Community Eatery has officially closed. The restaurant’s last full day of business was Saturday, August 1.
In a Facebook post shared last Thursday, the owners explain that the restaurant is closing due to the pandemic, which is wreaking havoc on all small businesses, but especially upon restaurants. Here’s their goodbye note:
“Saturday, August 1, 2020 was Square 1 Community Eatery’s last day of business.
“We have a lot to be grateful for after 3 years and 9 months of business. We are sending a huge hug and thank you to all our friends, loyal customers, and staff who contributed to our double-digit year-over-year increases until — COVID-19. We took a chance on a location in an underserved community (and many thought we were crazy). Owners: Mory, Nick, Laura, and Marty set out on yet another place-making project — it worked! We showed that high quality food prepared well costs the same in any neighborhood and there will always be people who appreciate it. We are proud of staying true to ourselves and our core albeit slightly quirky values. We didn’t try to be everything to everyone and we marched to our own drum beat fueled by your support and encouragement.
“What’s next? We will continue to make and deliver meals out of the Square 1 space as co-founders of @hudsoncountyhungerproject through the end of August and transition over to supporting this growing initiative full-time and the rewarding work feeding our country’s most vulnerable communities along with our 6 other restaurant partners who’ve helped us serve over 10,000 meals to date!
“One of the most important skills as business owners is knowing when to close one chapter”
“@Square1JC is for sale; as is, for someone who might share our vision. Recipes, brand and contents included. Or, someone can come and create their vision for the community they serve here at 283 St. Paul’s Avenue. Email us at mthomas@square1jc.com to set up a tour at start a dialogue.
“We understand this might be sad news for some but please know we are making this decision with confidence. We feel like we got where we needed to go with Square 1 and one of the most important skills as business owners is knowing when to close one chapter, taking all you’ve learned and putting it to good use on the next business adventure. Cheers to decisions and new beginnings!”
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So sad to hear. A lovely place, good vibe, good food and needed in that neighborhood. Hope they choose to do something again in Jersey City.
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