Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Grumbellies closed on purchase of the former Glens Falls National Bank Fort Edward branch on April 14 and plans to open there on Tuesday, May 20.
Jeff and Irma Hamblin closed the restaurant/music venue’s first location in Fort Ann last July, after losing their lease.
They paid $215,000 for the former bank branch, Washington County real estate records said.
The Hamblins said a $200,000 …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
Two established local restaurants — Grumbellies from Fort Ann and Kerrie’s from Queensbury — are in the process of moving to Broadway in downtown Fort Edward.
Both came before the Fort Edward Planning/Zoning Board Tuesday night.
The board unanimously approved the Grumbellies plan. Nasrene Haj, Doreen Rabine and Bernard Taylor all voted yes.
Owners Irma and Jeff Hamblin aim to open within two months …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Editor
Grumbellies has found a new home — in downtown Fort Edward in the former Glens Falls National Bank building at 159 Broadway that closed in 2021.
Irma Hamblin told The Chronicle they are purchasing the property for $215,000.
“We signed the paperwork and I gave them the down payment,” she said.
“We haven’t been through our closing yet. That should be coming.” They hope to …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
Hugs were dished out as frequently as chicken wings Saturday night as customers streamed in to say goodbye to Grumbellies Eatery in downtown Fort Ann.
It was the final night of what owner/chef Jeff Hamblin calls “the last of the family-oriented music halls.”
Grumbellies had been around for eight years. But recently, the owner of the 115-year-old building on the corner of Catherine and …
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