Chakra Restaurant In Paramus Closing For Good

PARAMUS, NJ - After nearly two decades, the owners of Chakra are closing the Paramus restaurant for good.

The final dinner service will be Saturday, according to Thomas Ciszak, chef and partner of the restaurant.

"With a heavy heart, I thank my Chakra team members for many years of dedication to great food and genuine hospitality. Chakra couldn't have been as successful without them," said Ciszak. "I also thank all our guests for their loyal patronage over the years. With so many great choices, I'm honored they consistently choose Chakra as their dining destination."

Since opening in 2010, the Route 4 restaurant has become known for its cocktails, sushi and Modern American cuisine.

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Ciszak said his next enterprise will be the October launch of Brasserie Mémère in Closter with his wife, Evelyn, and their business partner, Michael Chin, who will run daily operations at the restaurant.

Mémère will feature "real-deal, well-priced everyday French fare, along with cocktails, beer and wine," according to Ciszak.

Mémère, which is French for the word "granny," is named in honor of Chef Ciszak's grandmother, who first inspired him to cook.

"This exciting project has been months in the making, and we have an excellent team in place to bring it to fruition," Ciszak said.

Brasserie Mémère will be located at 107 Vervalen St., Closter.