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2 New Bars Open In Bergen County 2 New Bars Open In Bergen County
2 New Bars Open In Bergen County Two bars have opened in Bergen County. 690 Park has replaced Loft Public House on Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park. The modern, upscale eatery is owned by the same people who run Lulu Lounge in Edgewater and Ora Café Bistro in Clifton.  Lunch, dinner and bar menus are available with items such as steak sandwiches, butter fried salmon, and a host of cocktails and specialty drinks. Jojo's Bar and Grill has opened in Garfield. The owner, Joanna Afonso, reportedly switched out of the medical field to run the bar on Monroe Street, BoozyBurbs reports. The bar offers open mic nights, happy hou…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pakistani Couple From North Bergen Open Halal Fried Chicken Restaurant Pakistani Couple From North Bergen Open Halal Fried Chicken Restaurant
Pakistani Couple From North Bergen Open Halal Fried Chicken Restaurant A Pakistani couple from North Bergen is opening a Halal chicken restaurant in Morris County. Usman Chaudhry and Amena Chaudhri will hold a grand opening ceremony for Namkeen Hot Chicken in Chatham on Oct. 30. "My husband's life goal was to open up his own restaurant, and we decided to take this step very spontaneously," Amena told Daily Voice. "It was a huge step especially during COVID-19, but we went for it anyways." Usman stumbled upon the 223 Main St. storefront accidentally. He called the realtor and within days, had the keys to the store, Amena said. And so, Usman quit his job as m…

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by Cecilia Levine
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OPEN: Mexican Restaurant Casa Don Manuel Replaces Wayne's Paris Inn OPEN: Mexican Restaurant Casa Don Manuel Replaces Wayne's Paris Inn
Open: Mexican Restaurant Casa Don Manuel Replaces Wayne's Paris Inn Mexican eatery Casa Don Manuel has newly opened its doors in the location formerly home to the Paris Inn in Wayne, reports say. The property was purchased in an auction and transformed into a high-end restaurant, which opened on June 16. With the opening comes about $150,000 worth of interior renovations, NorthJersey.com reports. The 2.1-acre property’s pink stucco has been replaced with a darker orange shade, and both stories of the interior have been redecorated top to bottom by interior designer and restaurant co-owner Edelweiss Ávalos, who called the endeavor a “huge project.” As Avalo…

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by Valerie Musson
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless businesses closed, others remain steadfast in their commitment to opening. Here are some that recently opened or plan on coming to Bergen County. Scroll down for complete list. Punto Paisa Piqueteadero, North Arlington: The gourmet Columbian-style eatery is known for breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties like huevos rancheros, carne asada and chicharron. 293 Ridge Rd., North Arlington Bibillia, Ridgewood: Bibillia offers classic Korean rice and noodle bowls made with fresh meats and veggies like teriyaki chicken, bu…

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Sweetgreen Opening First NJ Location In Jersey City Sweetgreen Opening First NJ Location In Jersey City
Sweetgreen Opening First NJ Location In Jersey City Fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen is making its New Jersey debut in Jersey City. The chain will open at 90 Hudson St., NJ.com reports Sweetgreen, which serves locally-sourced salads and other seasonal healthy cuisine, is described as the “Starbucks of salads” with an estimated value of $1.6B.  The chain was founded in 2007 and has more than 75 locations throughout the U.S. No word yet on an opening date.

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Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi
Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi Bonchon Chicken in Lodi is open for business. The Essex Street Korean fried chicken joint offers a full Asian fusion menu and a wide selection of Korean dishes such as Bibimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi and more. An American-inspired line features Bonchon sliders, wraps and seasoned fries.  Founded in South Korea in 2002 and established in the U.S. in 2006, Bonchon -- Korean for "my hometown," currently has 93 U.S. locations. Bonchon has locations in Jersey City, Fort Lee, Leonia, Midland Park, Parsippany, Nutley and Union. Bonchon Chicken, 184 Essex St., Lodi, 11:30 a.m. to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings 9/27/19 Bergen County Restaurant Openings 9/27/19
Bergen County Restaurant Openings 9/27/19 An Indian restaurant, new bakery and a liquor lounge. Here are some of the new eateries set to open in Bergen County, according to food and dinging website BoozyBurbs.com. Keep reading for what's to come. COMING SOON: Delhi Accents, Ridgewood: The owners of West Caldwell's Tashan are bringing the high-end restaurant to Chestnut Street next month. Society, Lyndhurst: This new cafe and liquor lounge could be the brainchild of House of 'Que owners, BoozyBurbs says. According to its website, Society will be a cafe with nightlife vibes and an event space. Coming soon to Wall Street in Lyndhu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Get Dinner And The Show At Closter's New Restaurant 'Stern And Bow' Get Dinner And The Show At Closter's New Restaurant 'Stern And Bow'
Get Dinner And The Show At Closter's New Restaurant 'Stern And Bow' Stern and Bow is bringing dinner and a show to Closter. Restaurateur Russell Stern has opened the American eatery replacing Azucar on Schraalenburgh Road. The 155-seat eatery includes three separate bars for raw, pizza and liquor -- each with its own experience. "I wanted a restaurant where the theater is exciting as the food," Stern said. "The type of theater involving watching chefs in action, in a beautiful but relaxed setting." Stern and Bow has a raw, pizza and liquor bar.Anthony Bianciella A self-proclaimed food fanatic, Stern is recreating regional cuisine from some of his favo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works 2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works
2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works Steve's Burgers will be opening a second location in Garfield. The Route 46 restaurant will be opening at 68 Passaic St. -- formerly home to Food Train -- next month with a grand opening set for September, owner Stephen Chrisomalis said. The expansion was sporadic, he said, but people have been asking for another location for years. He's also hoping to open a third location soon, closer to his roots in Oradell. "I love burgers," said Chrisomaslis, 32 of Hackensack. "There weren't really too many good places around here when I first opened." Food Train in Garfield.Food Train The burge…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Chipotle Coming To Route 17 In Paramus Chipotle Coming To Route 17 In Paramus
Chipotle Coming To Route 17 In Paramus A new Chipotle store will be opening on Route 17 in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. This will be the fast-casual Mexican restaurant's third location in Paramus. It will be located on the southbound side of the highway in the same complex as Marshall's and BluePearl Pet Hospital. Menu options include burritos, tacos and bowls with the choice of steak, carnitas, chicken and baracao, veggies, salsa and guac. No word yet on opening date.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Modern Caribbean Restaurant Replacing Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger Modern Caribbean Restaurant Replacing Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger
Modern Caribbean Restaurant Replacing Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger The long-vacant Hackensack storefront formerly home to Black Rebel Burger has a new tenant. JERK'D Modern Caribbean Kitchen will be moving into the Essex Street shop early this summer, according to a sign hanging in the window. Black Rebel Burger occupied the space from Spring 2016 to Winter 2017 and has been empty ever since. JERK'D will offer delivery and to-go options, as well as Uber Eats. No word yet on specifics or an opening date. JERK'D, 363 Essex St., Hackensack.

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New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County
New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County A brand new selection of eateries are now open in Bergen County.  Here are several coffee shops, supermarkets and more you may have missed: Brasserie Bonjour, Edgewater: Serving classic French food with an American twist, this authentic restaurant is serving up fresh seafood and meats and boasts an on-site pastry chef. Brasserie Bonjour in EdgewaterBrasserie Bonjour Paolo's Gourmet, Westwood: This is the first storefront for the family-owned Italian import business. Think pizza from scratch, fresh gelato and a wide variety of imported goods. Stop by Paolo's Gourmet for a taste of I…

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by Cecilia Levine