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Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident
Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident Get ready for all the frozen custard and steakburgers you could want. A fourth generation Toms River resident is bringing the second New Jersey location of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® to town. “Being a fourth generation Toms River resident, I’m thrilled to bring the Freddy’s experience to the folks I grew up with, the students who go to school with my children, and the families of the youth I have coached. It’s an incredibly special feeling, and I’m looking forward to seeing the community at our new Freddy’s location,” franchise owner Ed Abramson, said.  “We believe our com…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Car Barrels Through Juicy Platters Harrison Storefront Day Before Paramus Shop Opening Car Barrels Through Juicy Platters Harrison Storefront Day Before Paramus Shop Opening
Car Barrels Through Juicy Platters Harrison Storefront Day Before Paramus Shop Opening Juicy Platters won't be putting the brakes on the upcoming opening of its Paramus location on Saturday, April 8, despite a driver barreling through the front of its Harrison location the day before. The driver apparently hit the gas instead of the brake, sending her car through the front of the Bergen Street store around 8:50 a.m., a spokesperson for the restaurant said. No injuries were reported and the store remains open. Meanwhile, a soft opening will be held at the new Juicy Platters Paramus location, located at 393 Route 17, Saturday, April 8 through Friday, April 14. "Even though it’…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Rising Star Chef' Behind New Montclair Restaurant Pasta Ramen 'Rising Star Chef' Behind New Montclair Restaurant Pasta Ramen
'Rising Star Chef' Behind New Montclair Restaurant Pasta Ramen An acclaimed chef who earned the James Beard Foundation's Rising Star Award is behind a Japanese-style Italian ramen restaurant opening imminently in Montclair. Originally launched as a pop-up, PastaRAMEN is opening its first-ever brick-and-mortar restaurant at 6 S. Fullerton Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 28, the business confirmed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pasta Ramen (@pasta__ramen) “We know you have all been waiting and we appreciate all the love and support,” reads the post. The owner/chef behind the eatery is Robbie Felice…

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by Valerie Musson
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Halal Guys Open Another North Jersey Location Halal Guys Open Another North Jersey Location
Halal Guys Open Another North Jersey Location How about those Halal Guys? The popular, fast-casual gyro platters restaurant is opening another North Jersey location — this time in North Bergen. A grand opening for the 88th Street storefront is set for Friday, Jan. 6. Halal Guys has stores in Teterboro, Fort Lee, and another one allegedly coming to the American Dream Mall. Halal Guys, 2100 88th Street (Suite F2A), North Bergen

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County
Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County Chefs with experience running New York City sushi restaurants are bringing a sushi bar to Bergen County. Okinami Sushi is set to open on Monday, Sept. 26 in Norwood, according to the restaurant's website. Located at 460 Livingston St., Okinami's chefs have nearly 20 experience running Sushi Noz NYC, Morimoto NYC, and Domodomo NYC. Okinami will offer "an affordable, yet high quality Japanese cuisine experience," its website says. Click here for the Okinami website.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Brazilian Steakhouse Replaces Golden Dynasty In Bergen County Brazilian Steakhouse Replaces Golden Dynasty In Bergen County
Brazilian Steakhouse Replaces Golden Dynasty In Bergen County A Brazilian steakhouse has opened in Bergen County. Leblon Steak is located on Kinderkamack Road in Hillsdale, formerly occupied by Golden Dynasty. The Chinese restaurant closed after 30 years in 2020.  Leblon was co-founded by Vartek Rybka and Wellington Brito. Brito owns Flames Brazilian Steakhouse in Belmar. The opening special for rodizio will be $49, and the salad bar special will be $29. Click here for the complete menu. Leblon Steak, 295 Kinderkamack Road, Hillsdale

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by Cecilia Levine
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Another Chick-fil-A Opens In New Jersey Another Chick-fil-A Opens In New Jersey
Another Chick-fil-A Opens In New Jersey Popular fast-food joint Chick-fil-A is opening its 54th New Jersey location on Thursday, Feb. 24, NJ Advance Media said.  It will be located at 3323 Route 9 in Freehold. For the grand-opening celebration, Chick-fil-A will give 100 local heroes in Freehold free Chick-fil-A for a year and donate $25,000 to Feeding America, the outlet said. To check for a Chick-fil-A restaurant near you, click here.  Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.

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by Jon Craig
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Chick-fil-A Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Hooters Chick-fil-A Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Hooters
Chick-fil-A Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Hooters A shuttered North Jersey Hooters restaurant will soon be replaced by a brand new Chick-fil-A, as originally reported by NorthJersey.com. An opening date has not yet been set for the fast-food chain coming to 41 Route 4 E. in Hackensack, located behind the Coach House Diner. A shuttered New Jersey Hooters is becoming a Chick-fil-A.Daily Voice photo Hackensack Hooters will soon be a Chick-fil-A.Daily Voice photo Signage was hanging on the 5,014-square-foot building as of Friday. Click here for more from NorthJersey.com.

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ's First Shake Shack With Drive Thru Coming To Route 17 NJ's First Shake Shack With Drive Thru Coming To Route 17
NJ's First Shake Shack With Drive Thru Coming To Route 17 New Jersey's first drive-thru Shake Shack is set to open in Bergen County, according to multiple news reports. The burger and shake joint was approved by the Hasbrouck Heights Planning Board on Dec. 1 for the site of the shuttered Mt. Fuji restaurant, which is set to be demolished. A Shake Shack spokesperson confirmed the 193 Route 17 drive-thru site, slated to open in 2022. It will take approximately six months for the restaurant to be built, according to TapInto. It will be approximately 2,100 square feet with a 2-lane drive-thru.  Shake Shack's other Bergen County location is on R…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Bobby Wong's Tao House' Opens In Bergen County 'Bobby Wong's Tao House' Opens In Bergen County
'Bobby Wong's Tao House' Opens In Bergen County New Tao-style restaurant ‘Bobby Wong’s Tao House’ is now open in Bergen County. Located inside Rutherford tofu restaurant Ondubu, Bobby Wong’s specializes in “elevated Chinese” dishes including chicken, pork, beef, seafood and veggies. Classic sides like yellow rice, sweet black rice, steamed broccoli and lomein are also available, as are the eatery’s famous dumplings and ‘Tao Bao Buns.’ Bobby Wong has been a restaurateur for more than 25 years and has owned and operated numerous eateries in the past, such as Village Gourmet, Taos, Mingnon and Delmonico, according to BoozyBurbs. Follow Bo…

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by Valerie Musson
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Popular Custard, Burger Spot Opens First NJ Location With Double Drive-Thru Popular Custard, Burger Spot Opens First NJ Location With Double Drive-Thru
Popular Custard, Burger Spot Opens First NJ Location With Double Drive-Thru Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is heading to New Jersey. The eatery will open with a double drive-thru at 1000 W. Edgar Road at Legacy Square in Linden, Mayor Derek Armstead said. Freddy’s has served steakburgers, Vienna beef hot dogs, shoestring fries, and freshly churned frozen custard since opening in Kansas in 2002. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freddy's Steakburgers (@freddysusa) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freddy's Steakburgers (@freddysusa) …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Street Fairs To Storefront: Family Opens 'All Surf No Turf' In Clifton Street Fairs To Storefront: Family Opens 'All Surf No Turf' In Clifton
Street Fairs To Storefront: Family Opens 'All Surf No Turf' In Clifton A new seafood restaurant that became popular at local street fairs is coming to Clifton. "All Surf No Turf" will be opening its first brick and mortar store on Clifton Avenue, as first reported by BoozyBurbs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antonia Membreno (@allsurfnoturf) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antonia Membreno (@allsurfnoturf) Owners Antonia and Christian Membreno launched the seafood business in July 2017. "We are passionate about cooking with real fla…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popeyes Opening Jersey Shore Location Popeyes Opening Jersey Shore Location
Popeyes Opening Jersey Shore Location Popeyes is opening a location on the Jersey Shore. The fast-food eatery is slated to replaced the former Makoto restaurant in Stafford Square Plaza on Route 72 east, according to the Sand Paper. Popeyes could open this summer or later this year. Construction of a newly-approved Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread will begin will begin soon.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County
Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County A Bergen County hamburger spot serving Mexico City street-style burgers is opening a new Essex County location. Hamburguesa will soon be coming to West Passaic Avenue in Bloomfield. The restaurant first opened in Carlstadt under the same owners of Taqueria Los Gueros. The menu includes a variety of loaded burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, shakes and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗔 (@thehamburguesa) "Our intimate burger joint offers the classic street burger taste that you would have as you walk around t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Colombian, Fast Food Restaurant Replacing Shuttered Bergenfield Chicken Joint Colombian, Fast Food Restaurant Replacing Shuttered Bergenfield Chicken Joint
Colombian, Fast Food Restaurant Replacing Shuttered Bergenfield Chicken Joint A new Colombian fast-food restaurant is slated to replace a shuttered Bergenfield fried chicken joint. The Corner and Its Delights specializes in hearty and traditional eats like burgers, burritos, sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, shakes and more, according to BoozyBurbs. The eatery will replace Fresco Fusion, which permanently shuttered several months ago. An official opening date has not yet been announced. The Corner and Its Delights, 103 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield

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by Valerie Musson
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Brownstone Pancake Company Opens In Shuttered Diner Brownstone Pancake Company Opens In Shuttered Diner
Brownstone Pancake Company Opens In Shuttered Diner The Brownstone Diner and Pancake Company has replaced a shuttered diner in Bergen County. The restaurant is now open at the former site of Matthew's Diner in Bergenfield.  Matthew's closed sometime early last year, after having been open on Washington Avenue since 1967. The restaurant is not affiliated with the Brownstone Pancake Factory, with locations in Englewood Cliffs and Edgewater Brownstone Pancake Factory and Diner, 430 S Washingoton Ave., Bergenfield

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Pizza. Salad. Fish and chips. If you've got a hankering for any of those, how about a taste of the new restaurants open in Bergen County? Scroll down to see the restaurants that opened this week in Bergen County. Stand Up Pies, Lodi: Rooted in homemade recipes and traditional values, this pizzeria and Italian restaurant is run by two brothers. The menu boasts pizza pies and dessert pies, along with pasta dishes, shakes, burgers and more. 26 Borig Pl., Lodi Posted by STAND UP PIES on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 The Real Meat, Palisades Park: This Korean BBQ restaurant has replaced Soosa…

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by Cecilia Levine
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North Jersey Restaurant Openings North Jersey Restaurant Openings
North Jersey Restaurant Openings Chinese dumplings. Roman pizza. American fare in a lounge with speakeasy vibes. It's all right here in North Jersey. Here are some of the new restaurants that recently opened in the area. Reventon is opening this weekend in Wallington. The Peruvian restaurant's specialties are rotisserie chicken, fried chicken and other authentic fare. The owners of the family-operated joint have another eatery in Kearny, BoozyBurbs reports. 210 Main Ave., Wallington. SQ Pizza has opened on Route 17 in Mahwah. SQ offers Roman, by-the-slice pizzeria using non-GMO flour imported from Italy. Classic pies, p…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken
New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken A new restaurant with a seasonal menu has opened four days a week for dinner a Hoboken cafe. "The Supper Club" is located inside Bwè Kafe on Adams Street, Friday through Monday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The eatery is run by Greer Lou, who is also the executive chef. Starters options include sweet potato and lentil soup with coconut, coriander and ginger ($9) and avocado and beet salad ($12).  Entrees include braised pork shoulder with fried rosemary, cannellini beans and roasted cabbage ($28) and chicken al mattone with long-cooked greens and polenta ($25). Try mac & cheese, brocc…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ani Ramen Opens New North Jersey Location With 3 More Coming Soon Ani Ramen Opens New North Jersey Location With 3 More Coming Soon
Ani Ramen Opens New North Jersey Location With 3 More Coming Soon The ramen restaurant taking the area by storm has opened its sixth New Jersey location and has plans for three more. Ani Ramen House recently opened on Walnut Avenue in Cranford. A grand opening will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. The Cranford location will serve Ani Ramen's signature craft ramen featuring exceptional custom-made noodles by Sun Noodle. Click here for the menu. The menu also offers appetizers for sharing such as bao buns, chicken karaage and crispy miso sake chicken wings. Lunch and dinner are served daily at this BYOB dining destination. The restaurant is also pla…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Opening Dates For 3 Additional NJ Locations Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Opening Dates For 3 Additional NJ Locations
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Opening Dates For 3 Additional NJ Locations Tommy's Tavern + Tap has announced an opening dates for three new locations in New Jersey. The restaurant, bar and pizzeria is coming to Morris, Mercer and Passaic counties in the next coming months. The Morris Plains location will open this month, the Princeton location will open next month and the Clifton spot will be open by Christmas, the restaurant said on its website and social media pages. Tommy's has locations in Staten Island, NY, Sea Bright, NJ and Freehold, NJ. The Clifton restaurant will be located at 828 Route 3, at the former site of TGI Friday's at the Promenade. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fast Casual Burrito Joint Eyeing These Bergen, Passaic Towns For NJ Debut Fast Casual Burrito Joint Eyeing These Bergen, Passaic Towns For NJ Debut
Fast Casual Burrito Joint Eyeing These Bergen, Passaic Towns For NJ Debut A fast-casual burrito company with 70 locations across the U.S. is looking at locations in Bergen and Passaic counties for its New Jersey debut. Hot Head Burritos is hoping to open a store in Clifton and Paramus sometime next year, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice Monday. The Ohio-based company offers build-your-own burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, bowls and more. ALSO SEE: Bergen County Restaurant Openings Popular menu items range "from mild to wild," and include the mango Barbacoa, sweet habanero chicken and pork verde.  No word yet on specific locations. Click h…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings A burger joint, hookah lounge and Indian bistro are only some of the new dining establishments opening in Bergen County. Turmeric Indian Bistro, Ridgewood: A modern Indian restaurant offering a mix of Pan-Indian and Dehli staples, including some Southern Indian specialties, its Facebook page says. The restaurant is replaced the shuttered Bricklane Curry house at 34 Franklin Ave. Las Vegas Sushi, Fort Lee: All you can eat sushi options for $29 and $39. Classic and specialty rolls are all approximately $12. 1475 Bergen Blvd. Vida Garden, Englewood: Enjoy a cocktail, hookah and small bites i…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings While COVID-19 has forced some Bergen County restaurants closed, others are just getting started. Here's a list of what's here, what's to come and who to say goodbye to. Openings are listed first, closings are toward the end. Willow & Whisk, Wyckoff: The eatery coming to Boulder Run shopping center is taking a new approach to breakfast and lunch favorites. It is reportedly opening this week. 319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff. Let's Meat, River Vale: Opening Monday, this new steakhouse is moving from its Harrington Park location and replacing Zozo's. They will have a 60-seat bar and a liquor …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings With indoor dining in New Jersey set to reopen July 2, many new restaurants have announced plans in Bergen County. So too, many others will be closing their doors. Here are some restaurants you can expect to try and say goodbye to in Bergen County, and just a bit beyond. Coffee and Cornbread will be leaving its Teaneck location and reopening in Montclair. The owners announced the store's last day in business on Queen Anne Road will be July 26. The eatery opened in 2017, and has offered organic and all--natural breakfast and lunch options. The Montclair location will open sometime in Augus…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County
Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County For every restaurant that closed, at least one more popped up in Bergen County and some surrounding towns. Here are is the latest restaurant rundown in the area. Business tips can me emailed to clevine@dailyvoice.com. Scroll down for complete list. CLOSINGS: Cousin Vinny's, Wood-Ridge: As previously reported by Daily Voice, the Italian family-style restaurant closed after just five months in business. No word yet on what's replacing it. Cousin Vinny's officially shuttered Sunday, Dec. 1.Cecilia Levine Kirker's Inn, Hawthorne: The German bar has been an institution in town for more th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NEW EATS: Restaurant Openings In Bergen, Passaic Counties NEW EATS: Restaurant Openings In Bergen, Passaic Counties
NEW Eats: Restaurant Openings In Bergen, Passaic Counties A steakhouse. A doughnut shop. Several cafes.  Get ready for the litany of new eateries opening soon in Bergen and Passaic counties. Here are some new places to try. These openings were originally reported by BoozyBurbs.com. Brisket from Reilly's rib cage, opening in Hillsdale's former Starbucks location.Reilly's Rib Cage Reilly's Rib Cage, Hillsdale: A year after announcing the closing its Bergenfield location, this locally-owned BBQ joint will open in the shuttered Starbucks in Hillsdale. Opening will be sometime in 2020. 126 Broadway, Hillsdale The Bodega Deli & Grill, Hackens…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Get ready for tacos, smoothie bowls and lots of BBQ. Reported initially by BoozyBurbs.com, here are some of the restaurants coming and going in the area. Scroll down for more. CLOSED: Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Woodcliff Lake: After 17 years in business, the franchise sold its Kinderkamack Road spot. Locations in Englewood and Wyckoff remain open. OPENING: Kimchi Smoke, Bergenfield: After leaving for Westwood four years ago, the BBQ joint is opening a store in Foster Village, according to signage in the window. No word yet on opening date.  Kimchi Smoke is coming to Bergenfield.Kimchi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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4 Restaurant Openings, 2 Closings In Bergen County 9/9/19 4 Restaurant Openings, 2 Closings In Bergen County 9/9/19
4 Restaurant Openings, 2 Closings In Bergen County 9/9/19 Fall is on the horizon. And so are new restaurants in Bergen County. CLOSINGS: Ruby Tuesday at the Garden State Plaza shut its doors after more than 40 years. The mall has not yet announced plans for the space. 17 Summer, Lodi: Sibling owners Joseph and Jenna Cucchia have closed the seasonal eatery after seven years (and several food and dining awards). The siblings made the announcement in an Instagram post thanking customers and noting that they will be continuing their passion "in a new light." 17 Summer will be ending a seven-year run in Lodi.17 Summer Joseph and Jenna Cuccia …

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by Cecilia Levine
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5 New Bergen County Restaurants 5 New Bergen County Restaurants
5 New Bergen County Restaurants Several new cafes and eateries are opening or coming soon to Bergen County. Here are five that are open now or will be soon. COMING SOON: Vish, 6 Washington St. Tenafly: Vegetarian, vegan and Kosher Medietteranean cuisine with an expansive hummus bar.  Add chick peas, Egyptian beans, shakshuka, eggplant, mushrooms, salads and more. No word yet on opening date. This will be the Israeli-based restaurant's first New Jersey location, BoozyBurbs reports. Nazca Cevicheria and Tiki, 20 E. Madison Ave., Dumont: The owners of Habana Casual Cafe are opening this eatery, which will focus on Nikke…

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by Cecilia Levine
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True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside
True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside True Food Kitchen -- a restaurant recently invested in by Oprah -- will open at The Shops at Riverside in early 2020 as part of the final phase of the center’s transformative renovation.   This marks the first New Jersey restaurant for the Arizona-based restaurant brand. “We’re a brand that is as passionate about our food as we are the local community," said Shannon Keller, chief marketing officer of True Food Kitchen. We look forward to sharing our mission to ‘eat better, feel better and celebrate a passion for better living’ with residents and visitors of Hackensack." True Food Kitchen…

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by Cecilia Levine