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BILL PITCHER is an editor in the Features department of The Record and Herald News and previously was a freelance food writer and restaurant reviewer. He was born in New York's Hudson Valley and was raised in the southern Adirondacks.
E-mail: pitcher@northjersey.com
ELISA UNG has been the restaurant reviewer and dining columnist for The Record since 2007. She's a native of Southern California and a graduate of the University of Southern California, and she spent eight years writing for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
E-mail: ung@northjersey.com
I've never been there but I remember the RECORD did a nice piece a while ago about the place.
Posted by: John | Dec 29, 2008 at 07:07 PM
This was not unexpected, but a little sooner then I thought.
Joel has really been burnt out from working so hard (and as we learned in the Record article last year, not making any money doing it).
He said he'd probably head back to Malibu, the land of sun, money, and drunken actors. Wish I was going too!
Good luck Joel and Thanks for all the great meals!
Posted by: Fredknows | Dec 30, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Yes, we tried to go to Joel's for dinner on Sunday night and it had vanished in a flash.
No sign or anything was left inside but the booths.
Its a shame as the food was very real.
Good luck Joel!
Posted by: Jon | Dec 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I called to make a reservation for New Years Eve tonight and was shocked to find out that my favorite restaurant in the world closed. I cannot even attempt to describe how upset I am. I always loved Joel, his restaurant and his wonderful cuisine. What an incredible shame :(
Posted by: Jeffrey | Dec 31, 2008 at 04:37 PM
Had a few great lunches at joels - it'll be sorely missed. Hope you find greener pastures Joel! Best of Luck
Joe Cerniglia - Campania
Posted by: Joe Cerniglia | Jan 02, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Very sad to hear the place has closed...Joels was by far the BEST place in town. Joel has a gift like no other! Every dish was a masterpiece. My wife and I are shocked and upset. I wish I had purchased the cook book sooner....BEST of luck Joel.
Posted by: Jeff Edelbach | Jan 02, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I was devastated when I walked past Joel's and saw the FOR RENT sign. There will be no more lava lamps, no more of Chef Joel stopping at my table to see if I enjoyed my Godzilla Stir-Fry. My all-time favorite restaurant is now a memory. I hope that Joel finds success, maybe back in Malibu. He's a great guy and a superb chef.
Posted by: Terri Kelly | Jan 04, 2009 at 10:51 PM
It was like getting struck by lightening! There I was, getting all ready for a nice meal at my favorite Ridgewood Digs, and I was saddened and SHOCKED by the view of the dimly lit, barren, ONCE FABULOUS restaraunt-- Joel's Mailbu Kitchen. Why did you leave us Joel! You gave Ridgewood Flair! Style! and a little Pizazz! We will miss you-- I will miss you! Bring yourself and your fabulous food back!
Posted by: Missing Joel's | Jan 14, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Joel - call David Remembers the good times in Malibu at the Riding Club. Malibu can use a guy like you once again!
Posted by: Linda Gould | Feb 06, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Joel - hit me up or give my son your phone number when you see him next. Hope to run into you when I'm visiting on the West Coast ....otherwise, I'm going to miss you! xoxoxo -Toni
Posted by: Toni | Feb 19, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Does anyone know where to find Joel or a copy of
Joel's Health Conscious Rock 'n' Roll Cookbook?
I miss this place.
Posted by: Jim | Jul 07, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Last I heard, Joel was pulling a shift or three at Harold's on Oradell/Ridgewood Ave in Paramus.
Posted by: Nick Gatti | Jul 09, 2009 at 10:45 PM