The month of August was a bittersweet one for John Kyrtatas of Marlton.
That is because SweetWater Bar and Grill, the 40-year-old restaurant he co-owned with his brother, George Kyrtatas of Medford, and his parents, Angelo Kyrtatas and Antonia Kyrtatas of Cinnaminson, closed permanently on August 24.
"The town has changed. The industry has changed. Everything's changed, and that's why we decided to change. It is time to try new things,” John said in an interview with 70and73.com two days before the American cuisine restaurant closed its doors. The restaurant and its lot at 10 Route 130 in Cinnaminson are for sale. Neither he nor the real estate company trying to sell it disclosed the asking price.
John said he began working at the establishment about 30 years ago when his parents made him peel potatoes and wash dishes. Perhaps for that reason, John said after making the decision to close, his thoughts turned to his employees.
"We wanted to give our staff two weeks notice," he said. "We wanted to give everybody that works here the opportunity to look around (for another job)."
John said that George will teach culinary arts at the Burlington County Institute of Technology. As for his plans, John said he was still working out the details of his next professional adventure and declined to discuss them.
But, he added, one thing was certain: "South Jersey is my home, and that is where I am staying."
About Comings and Goings
Businesses appear and disappear, it seems, in the blink of an eye. Our feature, Comings and Goings, chronicles the changes. Know of a business coming to or going from Cherry Hill, Evesham/Marlton, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel or Voorhees? Send an email to contactus@70and73.com with the details. This column is offered as news. If your business is interested in advertising on 70and73.com, send email to the same email address.
Other arrivals and departures:
- DryBar adds pizazz to hair via curls and braids. Its Mount Laurel location at 52 Centerton Road within Centerton Square held its grand opening on August 23. The salon, which also sells hair products, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Find out more on its Facebook page.
- Looking for unique a Pilates workout experience? [solidcore], which opened at 300 Route 73 (Marlton Square) in Marlton on August 22, might be the answer. The studio offers high-intensity and low-impact resistance training through a variety of classes that start at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week. Learn more on its website.
- Brand-name clothes and accessories from high-end stores can be found second-hand with discounted prices at The Closet Moorestown. The boutique opened its newest location within Moorestown Mall at 400 Route 38 on August 3, and its hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. More details can be found on its Facebook page.
- Carlo’s Bakery, with a reputation built on cookies, cannolis, pastries, custom cakes and the television show "Cake Boss," permanently closed its Marlton Square location in mid-August, a few months shy of its 10-year anniversary.
