Coronavirus Temporarily Closes Several Popular Secaucus Eateries

SECAUCUS, NJ — The coronavirus pandemic has now forced some of the most popular restaurants in Secaucus to close their doors, although all say it is temporary and they plan to re-open once the virus threat is over.

Nearly all the businesses that are temporarily closing said it was because they did not want their employees to get sick.

Plaza Pizza in the center of town will be closed through April 14, an employee said Friday afternoon. Like all restaurants statewide, Plaza Pizza could only be open for takeout. But it was still getting too crowded and risky inside, said the employee.

"We have an employee here who has a new baby, and we just don't want to put anyone at risk," he said. "It's just a two-week shutdown to keep everyone safe. We'll be back open again when this is all over."

Tadka Indian restaurant put up a sign saying closed until further notice, and Aji Sushi put up a similar sign. Two days after this article was published, Natoli's also closed for two weeks, as well.

Great Wok Chinese take-out is also closed, saying they do not want to expose anyone to any illness.

"We are concerned about the risks Covid-19 poses to our safety and your safety," read Great Wok's sign. "We hope to see you soon!"

Secaucus has 17 positive cases of coronavirus.

What's still open? As of Friday afternoon, Blackjack Mulligan's, Bagel Buffet, Noches de Colombia, Wayback Burger and Filomena's are all still open for takeout.