Beloved NJ Italian Shop Closes After 45 Years In Business

MILLSTONE, NJ - A Millstone business announced that it will be closing after nearly five decades due to its owner’s worsening disease.

A&S Salumeria, an Italian butcher shop and specialty store in Millstone, is set to close after Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) following 45 years in the business, 21 of them in the township.

“Those of you who have frequented the business over the years know that I have Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) and over the past few years I've come to realize that my condition has been deteriorating to the point where doing the job that I love so much has basically become difficult to the point that I've had to make this decision,” owner Anthony Mannino wrote on Facebook.

“It has given me great pleasure to meet such beautiful people over the years. Whether we spoke about different types of prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, how to make that prime rib roast, or talking about the old neighborhoods that we grew up in, these are conversations that I will always remember.”

Mannino says the store is fully stocked and is preparing full-steam ahead for the three-day holiday weekend, complete with Italian subs, steaks and fresh mozzarella.

“I will miss each and every one of you,” Mannino wrote. “I will be left with wonderful memories to carry over into the next chapter in my life.”

A&S Salumeria is located at 480 Route 33 West in Millstone. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.