A Harrison restaurant that had garnered significant critical acclaim over the years suddenly shuttered over the weekend, with one of the biggest hospitality brands in the Garden State already committed to take over the space.
Charley, a 65-seat restaurant inside Harrison Urby, was a collaboration between investor David Barry and chef Kurt Gutenbrunner when it opened in 2022. Gutenbrunner’s pedigree was noteworthy, running the kitchen at the Michelin-starred Viennese West Village spot Wallsé.
The menu at Charley featured a variety of Central European dishes, along with a weekend bottomless brunch service that became a hit with locals. The restaurant had no public signs of trouble before it abruptly closed on August 23, a move announced via a sudden Instagram post…