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Tomorrow the last day for burger or pizza from Jackson Street/Belladessa's

By Howard B. Owens

Jackson Street Grill/Belladessa's, one of Batavia's more popular dining establishments, is shutting its doors.

Owner Jim Kujawski said this afternoon that the restaurant's last day will be tomorrow.

In a statement, Kujawski said:

I have decided that the sacrifices of running a restaurant are not worth it anymore. The first thought through everyone's mind is that the business is doing bad. That's not true. Of course the economy has had a negative effect on sales over the past 2 years but this was not the deciding factor. Working 7 days a week, 10-12 hr days, year round gets old after awhile. I want to go back to having some semblance of a life again and spending time with my wife and family. We did have a party interested in continuing the business but backed out at the last minute last week.

Kujawski opened Jackson Street Grill in 2006. It is known for big juicy hamburgers, including a huge cheese burger that patrons were challenged to eat. In 2008, Kujawski acquired Belladessa's and moved the pizzeria from Main Street to Jackson Street. Belladessa's had been around since 1997.

Kathy Allen

Jim & Crew....So Sorry to hear about the closing. We'll definitely miss our Monday NY Style Pizza....I wish you the best of luck.....Thanks for the years....

Oct 30, 2010, 12:02am Permalink
Brenda Ranney

Will miss my favorite the burger combo with house seasoning.
My inlaws got out of the resturant business after 30 yearss for the same reasons. Their last place despite an established clientele closed within 6 mos. because the new owners really didn't understand the complete dedication it takes to run a successful resturant.

Seriously Howard, my inquiring mind wants to know - what's in the house seasoning blend ?

Oct 30, 2010, 10:52am Permalink
Billie Owens

I think they should get a permit to make up batches of the seasoning blend and sell it at Clor's, farmers' market and Wegmans, which stocks a good amount of WNY products. Maybe it could be a nice sideline to whatever else you do.

Oct 30, 2010, 12:16pm Permalink

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