a well-known property and business destination in one of the state’s top suburban locations for office space Brokers with JLL have listed the hotel on behalf of the would-be seller touting an opportunity to “reaffirm the property as the premium offering” through a guestroom refresh and other steps to unlock new revenue streams That includes reopening and securing a new operator for a nearly 9,000-square-foot spa that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic while tapping into the strong business community in and around the Short Hills section of Millburn and upcoming events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium Jane Sidon and Jose Cruz lead the team marketing the property at 41 John F which is attached to a seven-story office building under a condo structure “This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire an institutionally owned core Hilton-branded asset at pricing significantly below replacement with significant upside potential in a high-barriers-to-entry market less than 30 minutes from New York City,” JLL wrote in its marketing materials “The Hilton Short Hills offers substantial value-add potential through operational enhancements as it is available unencumbered by Hilton management as a franchise conversion allowing investors to implement strategic cost controls and aggressive yield management strategies.” several restaurants and amenities such as a fitness center Guests are also minutes from mass transit and highways such as Interstate 78 Just across the street is The Mall at Short Hills while several high-end office buildings with blue-chip tenants and corporate headquarters surround the property “This combination of factors creates a robust business ecosystem attracting a skilled workforce and fostering opportunities for professional services finance and technology sectors,” JLL wrote in the offering memorandum “The town’s prestige and economic stability make it an attractive location for businesses seeking a strategic foothold in the New York metropolitan area.” has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Greek Real Estate Partners has gained a seal of approval for one of its key divisions thanks to a new accreditation from the Institute of Real Estate Management All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Romero Britto celebrates the opening of his newest BRITTO® store at The Mall at Short Hills bringing his signature art and optimism to a brand-new audience in the Northeast 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Internationally acclaimed artist Romero Britto is excited to announce the grand opening of his first BRITTO® store in the Northeast this new store represents a major milestone in Britto's continued expansion across US is strategic for BRITTO® since it is perfectly centered between Newark Airport and west of the New York City the grand opening will offer guests an immersive experience into Britto's world This exciting event is designed to be a vibrant and anyone looking to add a bit of joy to their day Local art collectors and fans alike can meet the artist Britto hopes to bring his positive artistic expression to the community With plenty of photo opportunities surrounded by beautiful art and products the grand opening promises to be an energetic kickoff to Britto's arrival in New Jersey—a celebration that brings art "Our entry into the Northeast of USA at The Mall at Short Hills marks a pivotal moment for BRITTO® as we bring Romero's inspiring art to new communities." - Dr BRITTO® is expanding nationally with additional stores planned for Charlotte With already nine stores in USA in less than two years the strategic and fast growth reflects the global appeal of the brand's mission of bringing art and optimism to all "Our entry into the Northeast of USA at The Mall at Short Hills marks a pivotal moment for BRITTO® as we bring Romero's inspiring art to new communities The positive response from our fans and collectors motivates us to keep growing the BRITTO® brand across the U.S CEO of the BRITTO® Group and Romero Britto's business partner established in 1989 by the internationally acclaimed visual artist Romero Britto The brand continues to captivate and delight audiences worldwide through its vivid color palettes RSVP Now for an Unforgettable Event! https://BrittoNJgrandopening.eventbrite.com Sarah Morin, Britto Central Inc., 305.938.2868, [email protected] Twitter Do not sell or share my personal information: KPMG has taken 66,000 square feet at Morristown’s HQ Plaza complex marking the latest high-profile addition to the town’s roster of major corporate tenants The accounting and consulting giant reportedly will occupy the top four floors of the property’s west tower with plans to relocate its New Jersey headquarters from Short Hills in 2026 It will lease the space from the Olnick Organization and Fisher Development 1 million-square-foot superstructure on Speedwell Avenue Cushman & Wakefield’s Robert Donnelly and Robert Donnelly Jr. represented the landlords in the deal, which was first reported by ROI-NJ while CBRE’s Jeff Babikian and Conor Dolan represented KPMG “I’m proud to welcome KPMG to Morristown and wish them many years of business success here in our community,” Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty said “Morristown offers new residents and businesses alike a unique opportunity to experience all that our community has to offer from our award-winning downtown to our excellent public schools to our wonderful local restaurants and small businesses which is why so many are choosing to put down roots here “KPMG will be another strong addition to our local business community and help complement our vision of bringing more high-quality jobs right here to Morristown.” The news comes a month after Riker Danzig LLP announced that it would leave its longtime home at HQ Plaza’s west tower with plans to move to Madison in July 2025 under a lease with Bergman Real Estate Group Morristown’s roster of blue-chip corporate tenants is in fact growing Sanofi and Valley Bank all signing major leases in recent years for new ground-up office buildings developed by SJP Properties “This transaction further confirms that downtown Morristown and HQ Plaza are solidifying their place as the number one office location in northern New Jersey for users of varying sizes with KPMG joining several other major corporations relocating here,” Donnelly Sr “The strategic location and the comprehensive amenities offered at HQ Plaza make it an unmatched workplace destination for today’s leaders planning for their company’s future.” The deal with KPMG also comes just over a year after Olnick and Fisher unveiled plans to refresh HQ Plaza with a focus on the cavernous interior concourse that connects its three office towers the Hyatt Regency Morristown and a host of retailers and restaurants The reported $32 million project includes bringing new lounge areas restaurants and workspaces to the main east-west corridor in a time in which tenants have clamored for high-end workspaces in the downtown Gensler has spearheaded the design of the project which was slated to begin last spring and last about nine months “We are pleased to welcome KPMG to HQ Plaza,” said Seth Schochet “HQ Plaza has continued to attract major companies making long term commitments to Morristown  This is a testament to our continued commitment to Morristown along with all the upgrades we have done to HQ Plaza and our prime location.” Olnick, Fisher unveil plan to transform concourse at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown Essex County's real estate market officially closed out 2024 with a bang after a lavish Short Hills home sold for a record-breaking price on Dec And it was sold by the same agents who had set the town's previous priciest home sale record sold for a cool $8.25 million — up from its original listing price of $7.925 million — making it the overall most expensive single-family home to ever sell in Short Hills history The property was also the most priciest home to sell in Essex County in 2024 Prior to this, the record was set by the properties at 281 Hartshorn Drive and 253 Hartshorn Drive in October at $6.8 million each Both of these properties were listed by Anthony Verducci and Cristian Perez of The NJ Luxury Real Estate Group at Serhant — the same agents that set the new record with 15 Hillside Ave in December when they represented both the sellers and buyers "The combination of its unmatched amenities prime location and impeccable design create a level of demand that drove the record sale price," Perez said the timing was ideal — they were ready for a new project and wanted to build a similar home on a smaller scale The combination of the sellers' readiness and high buyer interest made for an extraordinary result." Located on a 1.82-acre lot just minutes from the southernmost end of South Mountain Reservation, this extravagant home boasts nearly 13,000 square feet of living space. Built in 2017, it was designed by renowned architect Timothy Klesse of Klesse Forbes Architects and constructed by Jan Bronstein of Buildmentor — both based in Short Hills you'll be greeted by a two-story entry foyer with a curved staircase and a custom chandelier The home also features a two-story great room with floor-to-ceiling windows; a lounge and bar area with a two-sided glass gas fireplace and luxury cabinetry; a family room with expansive windows and a modern fireplace; and ensuite bathrooms in each bedroom The home's open-concept kitchen is completed with high-end stainless steel appliances The expansive primary suite boasts a coffered ceiling a private balcony and a spa-like bathroom with a jetted soaking tub a spacious walk-in shower and dual vanities There is also a walk-out lower level that houses a dedicated theater space an exercise room and a spacious bedroom suite with direct access to the outside of the home "It also boasts incredible outdoor amenities including a covered porch with retractable screens an in-ground pool with an expansive patio finished in Turkish marble a sports court and almost two acres of beautifully landscaped property," Perez said Perez said that while they were confident the home would attract the right buyer because of everything it had to offer they did not anticipate just how much interest there would be in the home so quickly They had showed the home to buyers for one weekend only and received offers from every buyer that toured the property which Perez said is a rare occurrence for any home at any price point he said the home went under contract within a week of being listed for sale "Selling the most expensive home in Short Hills and Essex County this year was an exciting milestone and a tremendous accomplishment for us our clients and the Serhant brand," Perez said Eataly the global Italian marketplace and restaurant brand will open its first New Jersey location at The Mall at Short Hills at 3 p.m Eataly Short Hills will include a restaurant several quick service counters and a retail section stocked with imported Italian and regional delicacies The giant Italian market and food space has won fans in cities across the globe — there are now more than 50 Eataly locations worldwide “We are excited to bring Eataly to The Mall at Short Hills for our shoppers to celebrate and enjoy the history and food culture of Italy," said William Taubman a retail development company partnering with Eataly Menu items include antipasti like prosciutto di Parma and "Sicilian-style" calamari fritti with zucchini aged cheeses and entrees like pan-roasted salmon and chicken Milanese There's also an extensive menu of Neapolitan pizza you can choose from more than 100 Italian wine labels that span all 20 regions of Italy there are seasonal cocktails and a bar program focused on Italian aperitivi Check back before Thanksgiving and Christmas for special curated meals Perhaps what separates the Eataly experience from other Italian markets is the sheer number of unique imported foods and wines available pastas and more dry goods on Eataly shelves fresh products from regional producers and sections devoted to cured meats In concert with these offerings are educational experiences check out Eataly around the holidays as they'll carry gift boxes premium sweets (like panettoni and pandori) and collections of Eataly brand goods The rest of the Eataly Short Hills experienceIf you're looking for a quick grab-and-go experience Eataly has a cafe and quick service counters to accommodate you offering Lavazza coffee drinks all day; La Pasticceria a pastry counter with baked goods; Il Gelato with house-made gelato and sorbetto; Pizza alla Pala panini and farcita (sort of like focaccia) After opening on Nov. 13, Eataly Short Hills will roll out 10 days of special events that cater to the brand's core pillars of "eat, shop and learn." That means there'll be workshops, tastings, a DJ night with specialty cocktails, chef dinners and more. For more information on those events or Eataly Short Hills, go to eataly.com Go: The Mall at Short Hills, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills; eataly.com. Matt Cortina is a food reporter for NorthJersey.com/The Record Get a weekly serving of the hottest NJ food news sent right to your inbox with our Side Dish newsletter If you love the fun Italian marketplace Eataly but don’t want to schlepp into New York City for the culinary experience Eataly has opened its first location in New Jersey a 17,000-square-foot space at Mall at Short Hills provides a taste of the Italian lifestyle with several quick-serve counters offering items like pizza Eataly Ristorante Photo: Courtesy of Eataly The space also contains a 230-seat restaurant and bar which pays homage to the icons of Italian gastronomy [RELATED: NJ Italian Restaurants You Must Try] A curated retail section offers imported Italian delicacies for purchase from cheeses and meats to homemade pastas and freshly baked breads vegetables and fresh flowers—as well as prepared foods To celebrate its opening, Eataly Short Hills is hosting a 10-day schedule of special events DJ nights with specialty cocktails and chef-led dinners Eataly Short Hills is the brand’s 13th North American location Read more Eat & Drink articles This October, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) and the RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) are once again partnering with The Mall at Short Hills to raise awareness for breast health “When asked why I hadn’t gone for my mammogram I soon learned not to take my health for granted,” shares seven-year breast cancer survivor Shirley Ann Paul it is important to adhere to preventative care and screenings.” Shirley Ann is just one of the inspiring breast cancer survivors featured in the Investing in Cancer Care display located in Grand Court and throughout The Mall at Short Hills through October 30 The display highlights the powerful stories of women who received their care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and reinforces the partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center more than 40 partner stores will be prominently displaying a reminder for women to get their mammogram The display also includes information about the brand-new Melchiorre Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center the freestanding Cancer Center will bring together a world-class multidisciplinary team providing close-to-home access to the latest treatments and clinical trials encompassing approximately 137,000 square feet will serve as the northern hub for the integrated oncology services offered by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Early detection is crucial for breast cancer and can improve a woman’s overall prognosis. Breast health is too important to wait. Visit www.rwjbh.org/mammo to schedule a mammogram at the newly renovated Breast Center at the RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center in Livingston The Breast Center includes a dedicated breast MRI 3-D Mammography and a redesigned registration area with more privacy and improved efficiency Providing care to more than 50,000 patients each year breast health services include screening and diagnostic procedures for detecting breast cancer and pinpointing other suspicious areas in the breast Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is partnering with the following stores in the mall to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening Allen Edmonds | Aveda | Bloomingdale's | Blue Nile | Boll & Branch | Brooks Brothers | Brunello Cucinelli | Camilla | Canada Goose | Diptyque | Eataly | Faherty | Fendi | Free People | J Jill | Janie & Jack | Johnny Was | Laduree | Legal Sea Foods | Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar | London Jewelers | Lovesac | Lucid | Mackage | Macy's | Omega | Polestar | Psycho Bunny | Purple | Roche Bobois | Ruth's Chris Steak House | Starbucks | Talbots | Therabody | Tonal | Van Cleef & Arpels | Venchi | Venus et Fleur | Vilebrequin | Vineyard Vines | Wentworth Gallery | White House Black Market | Wolford | Zimmermann 2025 at 7:05 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Nordstrom employee at The Mall at Short Hills has been accused of stealing more than $27,000 from the store NJ — A Nordstrom employee at The Mall at Short Hills has been accused of stealing more than $27,000 from the store The Millburn Police Department released the following details about the allegations: Ibewuike was arrested and charged with theft of movable property Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The company will hold a grand opening event for its first New Jersey location from 6 to 8 p.m Founded in 2017 by Michael Pratt, Kizik is an “hands-free” footwear brand that allows wearers to slide their foot into the shoe without any bending, kneeling or sitting. Kizik’s product collection has expanded to performance and lifestyle styles for men, women and kids. Learn more here Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Learn more about advertising on Patch here. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site The Italian luxury fashion company reopened its mall outpost on Friday The newly renovated and enlarged space replaces its previous location within the shopping center The boutique spans more than 12,000 square feet and carries a selection of men’s and women’s handbags It also features Gucci Beauty products and pieces from the house’s travel collection Highlights include a wider assortment of signature handbags and accessories such as the Gucci Blondie lines and Gucci B bag presented alongside the fall-winter and Cruise collections In an effort to add to the “luxurious experience,” the boutique introduces an exclusive VIP lounge which is designed to offer a “private and personalized shopping environment,” according to a news release Accounting and consulting giant KPMG is moving its New Jersey offices from Short Hills to Morristown Headquarters Plaza KPMG is considered one of the “Big Four” in accounting and consulting The move will “better accommodate” KPMG’s local employees and “provide direct connectivity to New York Penn Station our new headquarters at Two Manhattan West.”  The news was first reported by business magazine ROI-NJ and later confirmed by the spokesperson for KPMG KPMG first moved to Short Hills, an unincorporated community in the affluent township of Millburn in southern Essex County, in 2012 to occupy a 55,000-square-foot office space, NJ.com reported Officials from Millburn did not immediately return several emails Tuesday morning seeking comment for this story which owns the office complex in which KPMG is currently based did not return a Tuesday morning email seeking comment More: COVID was a final blow to some NJ suburban office parks. Here's how they're morphing The new office space will include 66,000 square feet across the top four floors of the plaza’s West Tower Last year, the developers behind Headquarters Plaza announced that the name was being shortened to HQ Plaza, as part of a $7 million renovation of the mall concourse and other sections labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record Email: munozd@northjersey.com; Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook 2024 at 9:37 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Eataly the global Italian marketplace and retail concept launched its first store in New Jersey this week in the Millburn area will be launching its first store in New Jersey this week in the Millburn area A grand opening event is scheduled for Eataly’s new store at The Mall at Short Hills Eataly Short Hills will feature one restaurant and a retail section with imported Italian and regional delicacies There will be 230 seats across the restaurant and bar Menu highlights include antipasti like Prosciutto di Parma and “Sicilian Style” calamari fritti with zucchini primi such as Tagliatelle alla Bolognese with housemade tagliatelle pasta and secondi from pan-roasted salmon to chicken Milanese The pizza menu will offer over 10 varieties of Pizza Napoletana by Rossopomodoro featuring classics like the Margherita Verace and Capricciosa Eataly Ristorante will also be offering 100 different labels of Italian wine guests can choose from an assortment of seasonal cocktails The Eataly marketplace will feature high-quality artisanal imports such as extra-virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar and bronze-extruded pasta and counters dedicated to salumi and formaggi and fresh pasta – with room for live pasta-making demos Eataly’s cafè and quick service counters will include “authentic Italian favorites” for guests on-the-go “As Eataly continues on an expansion plan to new markets across North America we are thrilled to make our debut in New Jersey,” said Tommaso Brusò “Thanks to its impressive roster of retailers and a key location just 19 miles west of Manhattan The Mall at Short Hills is the right fit for our first store in the state and we look forward to bringing the Italian lifestyle to our guests,” Brusò added Eataly currently has 12 North American locations and more than 50 stores worldwide a leading independent investment company in Europe has held a majority ownership stake of 52 percent in the group dad and someone who’s spent years supporting .. I am writing to offer my full support and enthusiastic recommendation for my dear friend The Westfield High School JV boys volleyball team is making waves this season with an .. Global Italian marketplace and retail concept Eataly will open its first New Jersey location at the Short Hills Mall on Wednesday Eataly currently has 12 other North American locations This new coffee shop and candle studio blends high-end retail items This is New Jersey’s only mobile oyster bar combining the best elements of the classic dockside oyster house with a funky wine and cocktail bar Perla also offers cocktail parties—the truck will come to you!—and classes This specialty cake shop sells custom cakes and other baked goods This sushi restaurant recently closed. A portion of the message posted to its website reads “It is with great remorse that we announce the closure of Grande Buddha Izakaya Following Chef Allen’s recent heart attack we’ve made the decision to prioritize his and his family’s health and well-being.” Did you know autism affects 1 in 35 New Jersey students selects a number of architecturally unique homes to participate in the Short Hills House Tour She has helmed this exciting event since 2013 and she believes it best highlights Short Hills real estate and the welcoming vibe of Millburn Township Listing agents of these well-appointed homes with average prices of $3 million open their doors to ticket holders for a glance inside and/or giveaways while touring beautiful architectural designs of locally available homes Greenwood Gardens and Cora Hartshorn participated to showcase the architecturally significant historic houses that are now beautiful places to visit in the town This year tour goers will be in for a big treat The South Mountain Reservation Fairy Trail will be a part of the tour Did you know that it has miniature houses along the trail! That spectacular site was originally created by Therese Ojibway when her now adult son on the autism spectrum was just 3 years old She wanted to let him explore; “It was therapeutic for him” Ojibway was someone who spent her days “visiting the homes of children who needed early intervention for developmental disabilities She's worked as a teacher for Rutger's Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center for nearly 20 years.” there will be a chance to witness the “Fairy House Building Contest” at the South Mountain Reservation Fairy Trail The contest has a ‘Submit and Install Day’ on April 12 and April 26 the actual day of the Architectural and Real Estate House Tour So please be careful not to interrupt the building construction and be sure to be ready to go for a hike at this location If this is not the best day for you to put on your hiking shoes the “Fairy House Building Contest” will be revealing the winners on May 3 at a special “Fairy Trail Day” which will be another wonderful opportunity to see this spectacular site in this fabulous town Proceeds from the Architectural and Real Estate House Tour benefit Millburn Township Special Services Department by providing the opportunity for key district professionals to attend all of the Autism NJ conferences The official state Autism Organization educates parents and professionals on critical topics with evidence-based information and resources the money raised will help support The Unified Club at MHS and the MHS Job Training Program which helps students attain the necessary skills to become as independent as possible in the workplace Come see the spirit of Millburn Township in action; It's a unique and beautiful municipality that supports the collaboration of individuals who seek to make a difference and keep the township strong April 26 from 11am to 2pm for this special fundraising open house time and day promoting autism acceptance Buy tickets HERE The ticket price increases two days before the tour Melanie Rosenbaum at (973) 768-1818 or melanie.rosenbaum@compass.com Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. 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