More than 40 food and beverage businesses at Palisades Center, representing over 600 employees at the center, are demanding fairness and quick action from New York State in allowing them to re-open immediately alongside all restaurants as part of the Phase Three re-opening.
Despite carefully following the phased approach outlined by the State on May 4th and investing significantly in new safety and social distancing protocols, in addition to meeting all local and national health and safety metrics, these businesses and their employees are in serious jeopardy at a critical juncture in our State’s recovery.
“At Palisades Center, restaurants represent many businesses and employees who are residents within our community. Our staff of five employees along with our entire management team must get back to work in order to provide for themselves and their families,” said Jill Feldman Owner of Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shoppe. “We shouldn’t be penalized and not allowed to open simply because we don’t have an external entrance.”
“Everyone at Blu Alehouse is eager to get back to work and looking forward to welcoming our customers back safety,” said Anastasia Gianopoulos, Owner of Blu Alehouse. “An opening date is critical to help us solidify our reopening timeline.”
The following Palisades Center food and beverage businesses stand ready to re-open following State guidance:
- Auntie Anne’s
- Beef Jerky Outlet
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Blu Alehouse
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Caribbean Quizine
- Charley’s Grilled Subs
- Chili’s
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Cinnabon
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Dave & Buster’s
- DAVIDsTEA
- Dough Life
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- East Japanese Restaurant
- Häagen-Dazs
- iHop
- Johnny Rockets
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Kung Fu Tea
- Little Buddha
- Little Tokyo
- Mike’s Burgers
- Smoothie
- Nathan’s Famous
- Outback Steakhouse
- Oyishi Japan
- Popeyes
- Pretzel Maker
- Saladworks
- Sbarro
- Shah’s Halal Food
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Texas de Brazil
- TGI Fridays
- Wendy’s
- Wetzel’s Pretzels
- Yogen Fruz
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About Palisades Center
Palisades Center is among the top ten most visited malls in America and is the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Southern New York. Located just 30 minutes north of NYC, Palisades Center is a four-level shopping center offering over 225 brands, 16 sit-down restaurants, a bowling alley, ice rink, the world’s tallest indoor ropes course, comedy club, and more. With its unique and diverse merchant mix, Palisades Center is the go-to place for local shoppers and tourists alike. To learn more, visit www.palisadescenter.com, www.facebook.com/palisadescenter, www.twitter.com/palisadescntr, or www.instagram.com/palisadescntr.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC:
Pyramid Management Group is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held real estate developers in the northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations and expanding hospitality presence dominate the northeast with 14 properties located throughout New York and Massachusetts. For 50 years, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, ahead of the curve and always what’s next, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com.