In small-town Chatham, New Jersey, there are endless small, family-owned businesses that thrive off of face-to-face interaction. The current global health crisis has left many businesses such as these gasping for air, and our local businesses need us now more than ever. Here are 9 Chatham businesses that you should throw a lifeline to.
1. Twin Elephant Brewing Company
Twin Elephant is a microbrewery dreamed up by three partners that started in a garage. During the coronavirus crisis, Twin Elephant is offering online beer orders so you don't have to miss out on your favorite brews. More information can be found here. Order pickup is scheduled so as to minimize interaction.
2. Chatham Sandwich Shop
https://www.instagram.com/p/B91sc9WHrHo/
Chatham Sandwich Shop is a Chatham staple. It has been in business for over 30 years, and your sandwich is always served with a smile. Dine-in service is closed, but Chatham Sandwich is offering Curbside pickup for food orders, as well as safe food delivery. Additionally, they are providing the option to add a "Frontliner lunch" to your food order. This allows you to include an extra lunch in your order, and that lunch will be delivered to a frontline worker during the next hospital food delivery. You can also choose to order a Frontline Lunch for 10. More information is located here.
3. Sorriso Kitchen
https://www.instagram.com/sorrisokitchen/
Located on Main Street across the way from the Chatham Sandwich Shop, Sorriso Kitchen is a family owned, relatively new eatery. It closes on Mondays to serve as a teaching space for special needs students from a local school- further proving the good nature of its owners. During the pandemic, Sorriso is offering contact-free curbside pickup, or contact-free food delivery to nearby towns. Information can be found here.
4. Chatham Scoops
https://www.instagram.com/chathamscoops/
Chatham Scoops is located on Main Street, and it is a family-owned creamery that opened in late 2019. Scoops is offering delivery services during the crisis, including the option to order a sundae kit. Sundae kits include two cups of ice cream, four cones, and four toppings of your choice- more information can be found here!
5. Cafe Villa
https://www.instagram.com/cafevillanj/
Cafe Villa is a local pizzeria and a beloved one at that. It is family-owned and has been open for business for over 25 years, and it offers homemade sauce and dough with fresh pizzas made daily. Villa is offering food takeout and delivery during the pandemic, and you can learn more here.
6. Arminio's
https://www.instagram.com/arminiositaliancorner/
Arminio's is another beloved pizzeria in Chatham, and this is a photo of a huge food delivery for staff at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Arminio's is another family-owned Chatham staple, and it is even favored by star Sarah Jessica Parker. Arminio's is open for food pickup and delivery, and their website can be found here.
7. Charley's Aunt
https://www.instagram.com/charleysauntchatham/
Charley's Aunt has been serving Chatham for over 50 years, and is a popular local eatery. They are offering food delivery and pickup from 12:00pm-7:30pm 7 days a week, and orders can be placed over the phone at 973-635-6772. More information can be found on their website.
8. TM Ward Coffee
https://www.instagram.com/tmwardcoffeechatham/
TM Ward offers gift baskets, coffee, candy, and much more. They are accepting orders over the phone at 973-635-8929, and are offering lots of mood-lifting Spring essentials! Their website can be found here.
Supporting local businesses is a huge way to help out during the coronavirus crisis. Shop small when you can, and try to give your attention to small businesses over chains. They need you.