“My grandmother (Esther) and her sister started S&B Restaurant around 1930, on North Washington and Northampton,” said Kornfeld, who co-owns the business with his brother Ross following a consolidation of family ownership several years ago. The family-run business actually traces its beginnings to a downtown Wilkes-Barre eatery founded during the Great Depression. The Woodlands Inn & Resort may be marking its 50th anniversary this year, but the resort complex’s roots run much deeper.ĭuring a celebratory cocktail reception at the property’s Executive Lounge on Thursday night, co-owner Mitch Kornfeld regaled guests with tales of days gone by - tales that might surprise many Wyoming Valley residents who are only old enough to know the Woodlands for its hotel, conference and entertainment facilities. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience.
