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papayagirl
Citizen
Username: Papayagirl
Post Number: 396
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 1:47 pm: |     |
I don't believe i've seen this posted here before (it's from a nj food board), so forgive me if it's been discussed already. But apparently ownership of Jocelyne's has now changed hands. I *knew* i should've gotten around to trying it earlier!
The following note is from Mitchell and Jocelyne.
Before for all the rumors start why we sold, I will tell you why we sold.
We sold at the height of our biz we were booked 4-5 weeks in advance
I was getting a little tired (burnt) working in such a small kitchen, we gave a lot of sacrifices for this place, the day my mother died I had to work, the birth of our grandchild we had to wait 4 weeks to see him, I was there for every meal that left that kitchen for 7.5 years. How many other chefs with a 27 zagat rating can say that?
We loved the place
We love Maplewood
We love Food & Wine
We loved our customers
And I think it's better to get out when you are at the top of your game. That to me is a real Artist.
(We'll be back Fresh again)
thanks
Mitch" |
redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 2406
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 1:53 pm: | |
Good for them, sad for us. That is one of my favorite resaraunts!! We tried to go for my bday, but of course they were already booked! Any idea when this is happening? |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3448
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 2:37 pm: | |
Who is/are the new owner(s)??? |
papayagirl
Citizen
Username: Papayagirl
Post Number: 398
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 2:44 pm: | |
I get the sense that it's already happened. Nothing has been said about the new owners. |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3454
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 4:30 pm: | |
Yeah, Rosie sez it's a done deal, but I wuz hopin' dat somebody local was in da know...
-s. |
doulamomma
Citizen
Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 455
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 4:45 pm: | |
sigh
So many really great dinners there - I know it won't be the same, but hopefully the new place will be special too. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 4715
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 12:30 am: | |
Nooooo! |
sullymw
Citizen
Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 681
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 8:42 am: | |
And they just got a 4 star review in the paper! I hear that a Nail salon is going there |
redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 2424
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 10:29 am: | |
Really? I thought it was a realtor. |
growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 694
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 10:32 am: | |
Funny, I thought it was a realtor that gave free manicures if you used them to find/buy a house.  |
LCM
Citizen
Username: Lcm
Post Number: 15
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 4:57 pm: | |
The ownership change took place last week. I'd bet you didn't even notice the change if you've eaten there in the past week. If you did notice a change, I'm sure it was for the better (if possible) The new owners are keeping it a French restaurant (maybe with a little twist). The owner is still the one cooking all the dishes himself, just like Mitch. The same love and attention will go into every dish served. His fiance will be helping him run the restaurant.
The name will even remain Jocelyn's for a short time while everyone gets used to the fact that there are new owners.
I'd still be prepared to make reservations way in advance, that's one thing that will definitely not change! |
sullymw
Citizen
Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 692
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 5:02 pm: | |
I think they should make it more obvious that they are under new ownership, if they haven't already. Although I'm sure every attempt will be made to maintain the past quality, customers should be made aware of the change and be able to make their own decision about whether to dine there under the circumstances. I, for one, hope that they maintain the quality and freshen it up a little. |
J F Harvey
Citizen
Username: Oldboy
Post Number: 23
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 3, 2005 - 9:49 pm: | |
To all, this is John from Freeman's Fish Market. Mitchell was one of our favorite and most selective wholesale customers - actually coming into the store to select his seafood each day. The new owner, Umberto has proven to be as selective and also has a great resume. Umberto knows that he has big shoes to fill and I think he is up to the task. Give him a chance to be successful. Be well - John |
Jason & John
Citizen
Username: Johnh91011
Post Number: 196
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, July 4, 2005 - 11:14 am: | |
The name is set to change to "Lorena's" as of October 1 |
DeborahG
Citizen
Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 1497
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 4, 2005 - 11:16 am: | |
I am ready, fork poised! see ya there, Umberto! |
RBrunner
Citizen
Username: Rbrunner
Post Number: 60
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 - 3:17 pm: | |
I ate there over the weekend and the food was excellent. I can't compare it to how it was before (this is the first time I've been there), but I was very happy with my experience. I'll definitely be back. |
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