Fair Lawn's Railard Tavern Closes After 13 Years for New Development

A Community Hub Faces Closure

• 🍻 The Railard Tavern in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, is having its bittersweet last call this weekend after 13 years of operation.
• 🏢 The beloved local spot is closing to make way for a new apartment complex development that is transforming the Plaza Road area.

Owner's Dream and Community Impact

• 🎯 For owner Bob Pakoli, opening the tavern was a bucket list dream after a 30-year corporate career.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He built more than just a business; he created a community hub where patrons felt like family, celebrating life events like communions and birthdays.
• 💔 Despite a 5-year public battle, the tavern's closure is imminent due to developers securing permits for the new construction.

A New Chapter for the Owners

• ⛵ Bob and his wife Cheryl, who met at age 14, are looking forward to retiring together for the first time in their lives.
• 🏝️ They plan to spend their retirement sailing on their boat, aptly named 'The Last Call,' to the Bahamas.
• 💖 This marks a new journey for the couple, symbolizing a chance to finally spend quality time together.