Mendham-Chester's Top Business Stories of 2013

Local and small businesses are what make these communities feel connected, and 2013 was a great one for our local shops. Here’s a rundown of Mendham-Chester’s best business stories of the year. Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments!

Second Scoop: Iconic Ice Cream Shop Announces Reopening Date

After eight months of being shutdown due to an early March fire, Taylor’s Ice Cream Parlor opened to the masses on Saturday, Nov. 23. It was a long awaited ceremony that Chester Borough Mayor Bob Davis said made the town feel ‘normal’ again.

Farmer Takes Steps to Alleviate Weekend Traffic Issues

After another busy fall season for the area’s farms and a public outcry about the traffic that came with it, Kurt Alstede of Alstede’s Farm made an attempt at reconfiguring traffic to and from his business to help solve the problem.

5 Food Businesses Obtain ‘Gold’ Health Inspections

It’s one thing to be in compliance with food safety standards, it’s another to obtain a ‘gold’ rating, but that’s exactly what five businesses in the area did in 2013. Check out the list by clicking on the headline. 

Mendham Grad Opens Wine Store With Delivery Service

Cambridge Wines is co-owned by Mendham’s own David Bernat and opened its unique wine delivery service in Morristown earlier this year.

Taste of ‘New’ Italian Coming to Mendham’s Main Street

Piattino replaced Mackenzie’s in the Kings Supermarket plaza in Mendham this summer, and offers seafood, pizzas, and a bar.

A-Maze-Ing: Creative Cornfields Sprout at Local Farms

Three of the area’s farms put their best foot forward this year and created corn mazes for the ages. They weren’t done just for fun, but brought messages to the masses.

Side of Sass at Maria’s Café

Chester resident Maria Solano serves her customers food, drink and advice.

Chester Movie Theater Out, Gym In

The decades-old cinema in the Chester shopping mall rolled its credits this spring, and is currently being transformed into a new fitness center.