McLoone’s legendary New Jersey restaurants will reopen this week

I have written before about Tim McLoone, a prolific restaurateur who owns some of New Jersey’s most iconic restaurants. I especially love to highlight what Tim is doing because he is such a community-minded, philanthropic individual. Tim loves and cares about New Jersey and its people.

When the coronavirus shutdown first happened, the McLoone's restaurants stayed open until their resources ran dry, and then, as has been the fate of many New Jersey restaurants, closed. Unlike other eateries, the McLoone's properties never turned to delivery and to-go orders. But now, after an eight-week hiatus, some of McLoone’s restaurants are ready to open for to-go orders.

The Robinson Ale House in Red Bank opened May 6. The Rum Runner in Sea Bright re-opened yesterday and CJ McLoone’s in Tinton Falls, The Robinson Ale House and Iron Whale in Asbury Park, and McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch reopen this week, as will McLoone’s Boathouse in West Orange.

Let’s all hope that we can see the re-opening of all 11 McLoone’s restaurants as well as all New Jersey restaurants to full service soon.

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Judi Franco. Any opinions expressed are Judi's own.

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