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The mall was expanded in 2005 and 2006 to include a lifestyle center called "The Village at Bridgewater Commons". It is anchored by [[Maggiano's Little Italy]]. The Village contains 15 other stores and restaurants.
The mall was expanded in 2005 and 2006 to include a lifestyle center called "The Village at Bridgewater Commons". It is anchored by [[Maggiano's Little Italy]]. The Village contains 15 other stores and restaurants.
As of 2022, the mall is anchored by the traditional chains [[Bloomingdale's]] and [[Macy's]]. The mall also features the premier brands [[Abercrombie & Fitch]], [[Adore Me]], [[Janie & Jack]], [[Free People]], and [[Fabletics]]. The mall also features an [[AMC Theatres|AMC Dine-In Theatre]].
As of 2022, the mall is anchored by the traditional department store chains [[Bloomingdale's]] and [[Macy's]]. The mall also features premier brands such as [[Abercrombie & Fitch]], [[Aéropostale (clothing)|Aéropostale]], [[J.Crew]] and [[PacSun]]. The mall also features an [[AMC Theatres|AMC Dine-In Theatre]].


==History==
==History==
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In 2003, McCormick & Schmick's opened.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2003/08/11/daily24.html |access-date=2021-04-20 |website=www.bizjournals.com |title=McCormick & Schmick's plans Providence restaurant - 2003-08-13 - the Business Journal of Portland |archive-date=November 9, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041109092329/http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2003/08/11/daily24.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2003, McCormick & Schmick's opened.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2003/08/11/daily24.html |access-date=2021-04-20 |website=www.bizjournals.com |title=McCormick & Schmick's plans Providence restaurant - 2003-08-13 - the Business Journal of Portland |archive-date=November 9, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041109092329/http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2003/08/11/daily24.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


The Village at Bridgewater Commons officially opened on Saturday, September 23, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006-09-23.pdf |url=http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/newspapers/chronicle/2006/2006-09-23.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617215841/http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/newspapers/Chronicle/2006/2006-09-23.pdf |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref>
The Village at Bridgewater Commons, a [[lifestyle center]] adjacent to the mall's property, officially opened on Saturday, September 23, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006-09-23.pdf |url=http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/newspapers/chronicle/2006/2006-09-23.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617215841/http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/newspapers/Chronicle/2006/2006-09-23.pdf |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref>


As of November 2008, the Food Court has reopened after its extensive renovation.<ref>{{cite web |last=Heyman |first=Lois |title=Bridgewater Commons food court reopen for business |url=http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081202/NEWS/812020383/1001/RSS09 |access-date=July 11, 2009 |publisher=Gannett |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006174758/http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081202/NEWS/812020383/1001/RSS09 |url-status=live }}</ref> Some of the restaurants within have reopened as well.
As of November 2008, the Food Court has reopened after its extensive renovation. Some of the restaurants within have reopened as well<ref>{{cite web |last=Heyman |first=Lois |title=Bridgewater Commons food court reopen for business |url=http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081202/NEWS/812020383/1001/RSS09 |access-date=July 11, 2009 |publisher=Gannett |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006174758/http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081202/NEWS/812020383/1001/RSS09 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Throughout the year of 2010, Bridgewater Commons sought an increase in entertainment and restaurant occupants with [[The Cheesecake Factory]] opening on August 23, and both AMC Theatres and [[California Pizza Kitchen]] opening in November.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Bridgewater, New Jersey |url=https://investors.thecheesecakefactory.com/news-and-events/news-releases/news-release-details/2010/The-Cheesecake-Factory-Opens-in-Bridgewater-New-Jersey/default.aspx |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=investors.thecheesecakefactory.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-11-15 |title=California Pizza Kitchen Opens in Bridgewater, New Jersey {{!}} RestaurantNews.com |url=https://www.restaurantnews.com/california-pizza-kitchen-opens-in-bridgewater-new-jersey/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Monthly |first=New Jersey |date=0001-11-30 |title=It's Showtime: Let's Eat! |url=https://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-living/its-showtime-lets-eat/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=New Jersey Monthly}}</ref>
Throughout the year of 2010, Bridgewater Commons sought an increase in restaurant occupants with [[The Cheesecake Factory]] opening on August 23, and [[California Pizza Kitchen]] opening on November 15.


[[McCormick & Schmick's]] closed its doors in January 2019 due to the expiration of their lease.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Muscavage |first=Nick |title=McCormick & Schmick's closes at Bridgewater Commons |url=https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/money/business/2019/01/23/mccormick-schmicks-closes-bridgewater-commons/2656794002/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=Courier News |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[McCormick & Schmick's]] closed in January 2019 due to the expiration of their lease.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Muscavage |first=Nick |title=McCormick & Schmick's closes at Bridgewater Commons |url=https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/money/business/2019/01/23/mccormick-schmicks-closes-bridgewater-commons/2656794002/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=Courier News |language=en-US}}</ref>


In April 2019, Mexican food chain [[Uncle Julio’s]] announced that they'll be opening their first NJ location in the space formerly occupied by McCormick & Schmick's.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deak |first=Mike |title=Uncle Julio's Mexican restaurant to replace McCormick & Schmick's at Bridgewater Commons |url=https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/development/2019/04/29/uncle-julios-mexican-restaurant-coming-bridgewater-commons/3587351002/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=Courier News |language=en-US}}</ref> The new restaurant opened on February 25, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NJ.com |first=Nicolette Accardi {{!}} NJ Advance Media for |date=2020-02-26 |title=Mexican food chain Uncle Julio’s expands to N.J. |url=https://www.nj.com/business/2020/02/mexican-food-chain-uncle-julios-expands-to-nj.html |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=nj |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2019, Mexican food chain [[Uncle Julio’s]] opened their first NJ location in the space formerly occupied by McCormick & Schmick's on February 25, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NJ.com |first=Nicolette Accardi {{!}} NJ Advance Media for |date=2020-02-26 |title=Mexican food chain Uncle Julio’s expands to N.J. |url=https://www.nj.com/business/2020/02/mexican-food-chain-uncle-julios-expands-to-nj.html |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=nj |language=en}}</ref>


On August 27, 2020, Lord & Taylor announced they would liquidate and shutter all their remaining stores as the company declared bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bomey |first=Nathan |title=Lord & Taylor going out of business: Store closings, liquidation sales begin |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/27/lord-taylor-liquidation-sales-closing-all-stores/5643258002/ |access-date=2021-04-20 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=August 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827223937/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/27/lord-taylor-liquidation-sales-closing-all-stores/5643258002/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-11 |title=Crate & Barrel To Close, Bridgewater Looks To Rezone Building For Medical Purposes |url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater/crate-barrel-close-bridgewater-looks-rezone-building |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Bridgewater, NJ Patch |language=en}}</ref>
On August 27, 2020, Lord & Taylor announced they would liquidate and shutter all their remaining stores as the company declared bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bomey |first=Nathan |title=Lord & Taylor going out of business: Store closings, liquidation sales begin |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/27/lord-taylor-liquidation-sales-closing-all-stores/5643258002/ |access-date=2021-04-20 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=August 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827223937/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/27/lord-taylor-liquidation-sales-closing-all-stores/5643258002/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-11 |title=Crate & Barrel To Close, Bridgewater Looks To Rezone Building For Medical Purposes |url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater/crate-barrel-close-bridgewater-looks-rezone-building |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Bridgewater, NJ Patch |language=en}}</ref>

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Bridgewater Commons
Southern side of Bridgewater Commons
Map
LocationBridgewater, New Jersey
Coordinates40°35′09″N 74°37′10″W / 40.58583°N 74.61944°W / 40.58583; -74.61944
Address400 Commons Way
Opening dateFebruary 26, 1988; 36 years ago (February 26, 1988)
DeveloperThe Hahn Company
ManagementTrademark Property Company
OwnerJPMorgan Asset Management
No. of stores and services170[1]
No. of anchor tenants3 (2 open, 1 vacant)
Total retail floor area970,000 sq ft (90,000 m2)
No. of floors3 (2 in Bloomingdale's)
ParkingParking lot and 3-story parking garage east of AMC
Public transit accessBus transport NJ Transit NJ Transit bus: 65, 114
Websitebridgewatercommons.com

Bridgewater Commons is a fully enclosed shopping mall located in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. The mall is located at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 202/206 and borders I-287. The mall opened on February 26, 1988 and has a gross leasable area of 900,000 sq ft (84,000 m2).[2][3]

The mall was expanded in 2005 and 2006 to include a lifestyle center called "The Village at Bridgewater Commons". It is anchored by Maggiano's Little Italy. The Village contains 15 other stores and restaurants. As of 2022, the mall is anchored by the traditional department store chains Bloomingdale's and Macy's. The mall also features premier brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Aéropostale, J.Crew and PacSun. The mall also features an AMC Dine-In Theatre.

History

In the 1960s, a township redevelopment agency combined various plots of land in Bridgewater, and then it declared the entire area blighted so that the land could be sold to one developer.[4] Bridgewater township signed a contract with The Hahn Company, a California-based mall-developer, in 1985.[4] The Prudential's real estate division joined the development project later.[4][5]

In 1986, R.H.Macy Co announced they would open a Macy's store in the shopping center, instead of the company's Bamberger's banner, as originally planned. The company was in the process of retiring the Bamberger's brand and converting its Bamberger's stores to its Macy's banner. [6][7]

Bridgewater Commons opened in February 1988 with anchor stores Macy's, Hahnes and Stern's. On June 18, 1988, a Disney Store opened, which was the first Disney Store located outside of California.[8] On October 18, 1989, Hahnes converted to Lord & Taylor.[9] In 2001, Macy's announced that two Stern's stores will close in the same year, and reopen as Bloomingdale's stores in 2002. Bridgewater was one of them. The other store that was affected was the Wayne location, located at the Willowbrook Mall. The mall complex pursued a major expansion in 1991 to add two eight-story office buildings to the complex, which would include 578,000 sq ft (53,700 m2). of office space and a 300-room hotel. The effort was initiated as part of a longstanding urban renewal project.[10] By 2000, with a 347-room Bridgewater Marriott Hotel already under the construction, the mall's developers pushed ahead to develop the office towers planned for the complex.[11] The two towers later opened, occupied mostly by Brother Industries and Sanofi-Aventis.

Since opening, mall management and Somerset Medical Center have sponsored a HealthHike mall walking program to give walkers an indoors, secured, and climate-controlled environment in which to walk. Anyone can obtain a name tag to enter the mall starting at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. The program also includes a monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month from October through June to discuss health-related topics. Since opening, the mall has also featured an annual Christmas display and kids photo opportunity with Santa Claus in addition to a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny around Easter time.[12][13]

In 1993, Bridgewater Commons became one of the first malls in the state to ban smoking, joining 300 of 1800 malls nationwide that prohibited smoking on mall grounds.[14]

In 2003, McCormick & Schmick's opened.[15]

The Village at Bridgewater Commons, a lifestyle center adjacent to the mall's property, officially opened on Saturday, September 23, 2006.[16]

As of November 2008, the Food Court has reopened after its extensive renovation. Some of the restaurants within have reopened as well[17]

Throughout the year of 2010, Bridgewater Commons sought an increase in entertainment and restaurant occupants with The Cheesecake Factory opening on August 23, and both AMC Theatres and California Pizza Kitchen opening in November.[18][19][20]

McCormick & Schmick's closed in January 2019 due to the expiration of their lease.[21]

In April 2019, Mexican food chain Uncle Julio’s opened their first NJ location in the space formerly occupied by McCormick & Schmick's on February 25, 2020.[22]

On August 27, 2020, Lord & Taylor announced they would liquidate and shutter all their remaining stores as the company declared bankruptcy.[23][24]

In November 2021, Crate & Barrel, an anchor of 'The Village', declared its departure from the mall after they opted to not renew their lease. The township plans to re-zone the building to allow medical use to occupy the space after the popular furniture chain vacated.[25]

In December 2022, the town council approved a zoning ordinance in the former Lord & Taylor anchor pad to attract entertainment and amusement establishments such as Topgolf or Dave & Buster's to occupy the vacant space.[26]

In January 2023, Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão announced that they will open three locations in NJ, including a venue at the mall.[27]

References

  1. ^ "Bridgewater Commons". Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "International Council of Shopping Centers: Bridgewater Commons". October 3, 2006. Archived from the original on March 4, 2008. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
  3. ^ "Rockaway Townsquare". Simon Property Group, Inc. Archived from the original on November 27, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c Rundquist, Jeanette (July 7, 1991). "Bridgewater Office Complex Stalled as Economy Hinders Developers". The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey).
  5. ^ Ali, Sam; Berkin, George (May 5, 1997). "Robert Beck of Prudential dies at 71: Rose from salesman to company CEO]". The Star-Ledger. (Newark, New Jersey). p. 1.
  6. ^ Verdon, Joan. "Bamberger's stores are gone but impact lives on". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  7. ^ Lisicky, Michael J. (November 6, 2017). Abraham and Straus: It's Worth a Trip from Anywhere. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4396-6367-7. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "New Jersey Disney to Open Store in Somerset", The Record, June 16, 1988. p. C3.
  9. ^ Rundquist, Jeanette (October 19, 1989). "Lord & Taylor Opens New Store at the Bridgewater Commons". The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey).
  10. ^ "Hoping to Defy the Odds in Bridgewater; Developers Bet On Office Center, Citing Location", The New York Times, February 17, 1991. p. R8
  11. ^ Garbarine, Rachelle (May 21, 2000). "In the Region/ New Jersey; Bridgewater Commons Is Entering the Home Stretch Offices and hotel will complete the master plan for the mall". The New York Times. pp. RE9. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  12. ^ Richardson, Kara. "Central Jersey retailers hoping for busy Black Friday". Gannett. Archived from the original on January 17, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
  13. ^ Loyer, Susan. "Local walkers get healthy at Bridgewater mall". Gannett. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
  14. ^ "2 Big Malls Ban Smoking". The New York Times. October 8, 1993. pp. B6. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  15. ^ "McCormick & Schmick's plans Providence restaurant - 2003-08-13 - the Business Journal of Portland". www.bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2004. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "2006-09-23.pdf" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on June 17, 2016.
  17. ^ Heyman, Lois. "Bridgewater Commons food court reopen for business". Gannett. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
  18. ^ "The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Bridgewater, New Jersey". investors.thecheesecakefactory.com. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  19. ^ "California Pizza Kitchen Opens in Bridgewater, New Jersey | RestaurantNews.com". November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  20. ^ Monthly, New Jersey (0001-11-30). "It's Showtime: Let's Eat!". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 2023-02-03. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ Muscavage, Nick. "McCormick & Schmick's closes at Bridgewater Commons". Courier News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  22. ^ NJ.com, Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for (February 26, 2020). "Mexican food chain Uncle Julio's expands to N.J." nj. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  23. ^ Bomey, Nathan. "Lord & Taylor going out of business: Store closings, liquidation sales begin". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on August 27, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  24. ^ "Crate & Barrel To Close, Bridgewater Looks To Rezone Building For Medical Purposes". Bridgewater, NJ Patch. November 11, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  25. ^ "Crate & Barrel To Close, Bridgewater Looks To Rezone Building For Medical Purposes". Bridgewater, NJ Patch. November 11, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  26. ^ "Bridgewater Commons gets OK for games, amusement, entertainment businesses". Courier News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  27. ^ "Brazilian steakhouse opening at Bridgewater Commons". Courier News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
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