NJ Pizzeria Owner Defends Actions After Viral Video of Cake Incident
Doreen Sullivan-Karcich, the owner of Joey Tomato's pizzeria in New Jersey, has defended her actions following a viral video that showed her confronting a family who brought their own cake to a birthday party at her restaurant. The incident occurred when the family, led by Tom Jurkowski, requested a knife to cut the cake they had brought. Sullivan-Karcich refused, citing the restaurant's policy against outside desserts. The video, which captured her heated response, sparked widespread debate online. Sullivan-Karcich stated that the video lacked context and that her actions were in line with the restaurant's safety protocols. Joey Tomato's emphasized that they are a pizza restaurant, not a party venue, and that their policies are designed to ensure food safety and order. 
