SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Kislak Company, Inc. announced the recent sale and lease of the former South Mountain Tavern, a historic restaurant and tavern space in downtown South Orange. The sale price for the property and a liquor license was $2.8 million. Terms of the related lease were not disclosed. Kislak marketed the 10,000 s/f property on an exclusive basis on behalf of the seller, 37 BBJN, LLC, with senior vice president Joni Sweetwood handling the assignment. Senior vice president Scott Davidovic represented the purchaser, B&D Holdings, LLC, a longtime Kislak client.
In order to facilitate the sale of the property, Sweetwood also procured The Fox & Falcon as a tenant for the restaurant and tavern space. The Fox & Falcon is the latest project of renowned restaurateur and South Orange resident David Massoni, featuring elevated American cuisine, an inviting and open atmosphere and artisanal cocktails.