Limestone Brewing's Still Open ... for Now

Rumors of 's imminent closure may be premature, but the business is definitely having problems involving its landlord and lease.

"There are some issues going on and the big scuttlebutt is we're closing, but it's not true," business manager Michael Vai said. "We are open and plan on being open for the foreseeable future."

Joe Ardovitch, whose Ardmin Properties owns the North Plainfield Crossing strip mall in which Limestone is located, could not be reached for comment.

Some Limestone employees were told of the possible closure last week, and brewmaster Ken McMullen sent an online note to the Plainfield Ale & Lager Enthusiasts group urging them to drop by Saturday for a beer because they could be closing.

"I just want to let you all know that you should come to Limestone tonight," McMullen wrote on the group's Facebook page.

"We are having issues with our lease and may be locking the doors for the last time when we close tonight. I will be there partying and would love to have a few with all of you. There is a possibility we could pull this off and remain open, but it is slight."

McMullen could not be reached for comment Saturday, nor could the restaurant/brewery's owners.

It is known that there have been issues involving at least two other tenants at the 12337 S. Route 59 property. , which opened in 2006, shut its doors in December. Ardovitch said at the time that they were not making enough income to cover the rent.

, one of the largest tenants next to Limestone, closed in June. Ardovitch said they, too, were having trouble paying their rent but that he did not force them to shut down.

Limestone opened in December 2009, brewing beer, including a number of changing seasonal brews, on site. It also offers tours and beer tastings, live entertainment and special events, such as movie nights and team trivia competitions.