2012 Year in Review

No. 9 Story of the Year: Tough Market, Finances Led to Kurry Kabab Closing

The owners returned to New York City after seven years in Northfield.

As the end of the year approaches, Patch recaps the biggest stories of 2012—both in terms of pageviews and impact on the Northfield community. The following article was posted Oct. 22, 2012. Satinder "Pappu" Singh, the affable chef-owner of Kurry Kabab, worked 13 years as a cab driver in New York City in order to raise the money to open his restaurant in Northfield in 2005. In another week or so, he and his wife, Nikki, will return to New York and he'll get back behind the wheel of a cab again. "We spent $200,000, plus seven years here," Singh said. "We loved serving the people of Northfield, but we cannot make it." A combination of the recession, Northfield's cost-conscious restaurant market and the financial difficulties of Kurry Kabab's…

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What Should Go Here?: Kurry Kabab

This feature asks residents how Northfield should fill its vacant spaces.

Northfield's business landscape is constantly changing—and part of that change includes vacant properties peppered throughout the community. There’s little doubt residents have their own ideas on how they'd like to see these spaces filled. In this feature, Northfield Patch asks you to imagine the future of these spaces. Do you see a new restaurant? A new store? Something no one else has considered? Share your thoughts in the comments below. In this edition, we start off with the former Kurry Kabab space. __________________ What was it? Kurry Kabab Vacant: Since October 2012 Current owner: Heritage Square LLC owns the strip mall Age of structure: 2004 History: After seven years in Northfield, Kurry Kabab chef-owner Satinder "Pappu" Singh …

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Betsy Gasior

12:43 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012

My understanding is that Vietnamese food is less spicy and sweet (but can still be spicy), and uses much more seafood...and almost no soy sauce. For the record. There is a HUGE difference between American Chinese food and actual Chinese food. Our "Chinese" food is much sweeter, and more things are fried.   more ›

Top Stories in October: Armed Robbery, Kurry Kabab Closes, Marriage Amendment

Here's a look back at what everyone was talking about in October.

We're a week into November, so what better time is there to look back at the busy month of October? There were a lot of big stories in October, so let's jump right into it show you the most viewed posts on Patch last month. POLICE/FIRE BUSINESS COMMUNITY Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter

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Week in Review: Heroin Arrest, Election Videos, Kurry Kabab Details

Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

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Tough Market, Finances Led to Kurry Kabab Closing

The owners will to return to New York City after seven years in Northfield.

Satinder "Pappu" Singh, the affable chef-owner of Kurry Kabab, worked 13 years as a cab driver in New York City in order to raise the money to open his restaurant in Northfield in 2005. In another week or so, he and his wife, Nikki, will return to New York and he'll get back behind the wheel of a cab again. "We spent $200,000, plus seven years here," Singh said. "We loved serving the people of Northfield, but we cannot make it." A combination of the recession, Northfield's cost-conscious restaurant market and the financial difficulties of Kurry Kabab's landlord led to the closing. "We did the hard work," Singh said. The restaurant opened in 2005 and quickly established itself as a lunch and dinner destination, as well as a catering option…

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John Owens

10:44 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Our blessings to the Singh family moving forward, and our gratitude for bringing great food to Northfield, making this a Special Place. Northfield's star burns a bit dimmer now that you are leaving.   more ›

Week in Review: Kurry Kabab Closes, Heroin Charge, Woman Injured in Rollover

Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

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Kurry Kabab to Close Sunday

The popular Indian restaurant opened in 2005.

Fans of the chicken tikka, chana masala, vegetable pakoras and other food at Kurry Kabab should visit the restaurant this week. Kurry Kabab will be closed after Sunday, according to owner-chef Pappu Singh. "We have loved serving the people of Northfield," said Singh, who has operated the business with his wife, Nikki, since 2005. Patch will have more about the Singhs' story on Monday. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter 

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