See Which Maplewood Businesses Were Nominated As Local Favorites

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With local businesses struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic, all kinds of promotions help, such as the recent Small Business Saturday. Patch also keeps a local directory to help you find the right local business.

Patch recently asked residents of Maplewood to suggest a local business they've enjoyed.

Here are some of the first responses:

• True Salvage Cafe: "This locally owned small business has phenomenal food, awesome staff," wrote customer Alan Fowler.
• Fischetti Plumbing: "Joe and Mike Fischetti were extremely responsive to our plumbing needs both before and throughout the pandemic and made sure all of our water and heating issues were resolved expertly and in a very timely manner," said Marilyn Zlotnik. "We really appreciate their support during this challenging time."
• Kings Supermarket: "I was devastated to learn that Kings grocery store is closing. They were a COVID godsend, opening to seniors at 7 a.m. so we could shop safely with fewer customers, arrows on the floor, and helpful staff. I could complete a list of 10 or more items in literally minutes, feeling safe and cared about. I pray that someone will step in and buy the store to continue to provide such an important service to our town, whether or not COVID continues to be a public health issue." These words of praise came from customer Pamela Econoply Woodnick. (Read about the upcoming closing of Kings here.)

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