Warren's Saly G's Undergoes Upscale Renovation After 'Chopped' $10K Win

WARREN, NJ — Chef Joseph Gramaglia has been busy at his Saly G's Restaurant & Tavern in Warren after competing and winning $10,000 on Food Network's show "Chopped".

Gramaglia's episode "Pickle Panic" aired last December and he recently decided to use his winnings to upgrade and renovate his restaurant at 169 Washington Valley Road in Warren.

"When we opened the decor was in style but times have changed and things are more modern now. It was time to change and bring the restaurant up to date," said Gramaglia.

After winning "Chopped", Gramaglia saw a boost in business.

"We were busy prior to the show but afterward it put us more on the map," said Gramaglia.

His next logical step was to elevate his restaurant's looks.

"It's good to reinvest. I think that's very important. To bring the restaurant up to the level we are at now," said Gramaglia.

Gramaglia hired an interior designer who completely upgraded the restaurant's looks from new flooring, lighting, wall paint and wallpaper, bar area and even the bathrooms.

"It came out better than I expected. It's great. It just brightens everything up," said Gramaglia. "We have the whole package now with design and great food."

For more information on Saly G's visit salygsrestaurant.com, facebook.com/salygsrestaurant or instagram.com/salygsrestaurant.

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