NEWMANS AT 988

I have made the agonizing decision to not reopen Newmans at 988 after 17 years of operation. As most are aware, my loving husband, friend, confidant, and business partner passed away in June 2022. John really was the heart and soul of Newmans. He was much more than a Chef. He was funny and even amid the hecticness of the restaurant business, he brought a lightness to the situation. We played football in the street, took walks to the beach to check the surf, and he had nicknames for most of the staff, although "Sparky" and "Rascal" referred to everyone... Unfortunately, that did not happen. I struggled with the operations of the restaurant while grieving my loss. I was not physically or emotionally present for my staff as they also grieved for John and what was Newmans. Cracks were beginning to enter what had always been a strong foundation. After 1 year, I attempted to reenter Newmans and my heart ached. I couldn't do it. Our staff have always been a priority for us and watching them..