Louie’s in Teaneck Closed ‘Indefinitely’

Cedar Lane diner latest well-known local business to shut down

Louie's Charcoal Pit in Teaneck, a diner that served customers on Cedar Lane for decades, closed “indefinitely” Sunday night. “Our sincerest gratitude to all of our patrons who have supported us over the many years. We will miss you and we wish you all of the best in the future,” said a message posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page Sunday afternoon. Louie’s owner Gerry Stamatelatos bought the diner in 1972, and another owner had previously run the well-known restaurant under the same name. In 2008, Louie’s was forced to cut back its 24-hour operation and had been up for sale, Gerry's son Dino Stamatelatos said in a 2010 interview. While the future for the diner's owners remained unclear, Dino Stamatelatos has said he would likely launch…

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