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Chick-fil-A Replacing Shuttered Route 4 Hooters Has Opening Date Chick-fil-A Replacing Shuttered Route 4 Hooters Has Opening Date
Chick-fil-A Replacing Shuttered Route 4 Hooters Has Opening Date The Chick-fil-A replacing a shuttered Hooters in Hackensack has an opening date. The Route 4 store will be opening Tuesday, March 1, and looking for 130 full- and part-time employees. In place of the traditional Chick-fil-A First 100® Grand Opening celebration, Chick-fil-A Hackensack will be surprising 100 local heroes making an impact in Hackensack with free Chick-fil-A for a year.  Additionally, in honor of the new restaurant opening, Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to Feeding America. The funds will be distributed to partners within the greater Bergen County area to aid in the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Viva Margarita Opens New Location Viva Margarita Opens New Location
Viva Margarita Opens New Location Viva Margarita has opened its newest location. The Hackensack outpost is located at 774 Main St. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑽𝑰𝑽𝑨 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑨 (@vivamargaritanj) The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Founded in 2016, Viva Margarita "was established with the intention to introduce authentic Mexican cuisine to New Jersey and the tri-state area," its website says.  "Our mission is to have our customers experience the culinary tr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Father, Daughter Duo Convert Ice Cream Shop Into Bergen Brunch Spot Father, Daughter Duo Convert Ice Cream Shop Into Bergen Brunch Spot
Father, Daughter Duo Convert Ice Cream Shop Into Bergen Brunch Spot A Bergen County native known for her bustling charcuterie company is teaming up with dear ol' dad and opening a brand new brunch spot. Plated & Cured -- run by Dylan and Michael Elias -- will open as a pop-up on Oct. 10. The shop will open in the storefront formerly home to Ice Cream By Mike, Michael Elias' namesake shop, which will be slowly converted into P&C. The younger Elias says she saw the need for a gourmet eatery that customers didn't have to place an order for, or wait multiple days for. “I really wanted to open up a restaurant, and right now, with charcuterie, what I s…

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by Valerie Musson
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Tequila Bar + Taqueria Coming To Clifton Tequila Bar + Taqueria Coming To Clifton
Tequila Bar + Taqueria Coming To Clifton A taqueria with two other New Jersey locations is making its way to Clifton. Tio Taco will open Thursday, Aug. 5, at Route 3's Promenade Shops. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tio Taco + Tequila (@tiotacotequila) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tio Taco + Tequila (@tiotacotequila) The menu features appetizers such as nachos, empanadas, ceviche and jalapeno cornbread ranging from $5 to $12. Tacos are between $5 and $6, with burritos, chimichangas burgers and more en…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Cajun Boil Chain 'Aloha Krab' Opening 9 North Jersey Locations Popular Cajun Boil Chain 'Aloha Krab' Opening 9 North Jersey Locations
Popular Cajun Boil Chain 'Aloha Krab' Opening 9 North Jersey Locations A popular cajun boil chain is opening nine North Jersey locations. Aloha Krab offers authentic and modern cajun dishes po boys, baskets of seafood and chicken and a variety of fried rice and create-your-own bags of steamed seafood. According to its website, Aloha Krab is opening the following locations: 1350 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083 467 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112 505 S Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 80 Washington St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Irvington (no address provided) East Orange (no address provided) Elizabeth (no address provided) Piscataway (no address provided) Hack…

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Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Morris County Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Morris County
Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Morris County Jersey Mike’s will soon open the doors of its newest Morris County sub shop. The new store is located at 182 Ridgedale Ave. in Florham Park, the chain’s website says. While the sub chain's dining rooms remain temporarily closed due to COVID-19 precautions, takeout/pickup orders can be placed online or via the store’s app.  Delivery will also be available in many areas via third-party services. Though an official opening date has yet to be announced, employees are complying with all COVID-19 guidelines followed by other stores. “The health and well-being of Jersey Mike’s guests and o…

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by Valerie Musson
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza Opening Another North Jersey Store Artichoke Basille's Pizza Opening Another North Jersey Store
Artichoke Basille's Pizza Opening Another North Jersey Store New Jersey is getting yet another Artichoke Basille's Pizza store. A Jersey City location is set to open this spring on Bay Street. The new outpost marks the second of five franchised stores to open across New Jersey as part of a deal inked by customers and owners Premal and Leela Shanghvi in 2018. Artichoke currently has a store in Hoboken and is planning another one in Red Bank. The franchised Jersey City location will be 800 square feet, and will offer both dine-in and takeout.  The restaurant’s interior will feature flawlessly preserved brick walls from the 1880s as we…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pakistani Couple Opens Halal Fried Chicken Restaurant In Morris County Pakistani Couple Opens Halal Fried Chicken Restaurant In Morris County
Pakistani Couple Opens Halal Fried Chicken Restaurant In Morris County 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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Curry Up Now: Indian Restaurant Franchise Opening North Jersey Storefronts Curry Up Now: Indian Restaurant Franchise Opening North Jersey Storefronts
Curry Up Now: Indian Restaurant Franchise Opening North Jersey Storefronts Curry Up Now is coming to New Jersey. The restaurant franchise based on Indian street food concepts is opening new stores in Hoboken and Newark, along with three other unspecified locations on the horizon as well. The new Hoboken store will open its doors at 91 Washington St., Tuesday, Feb. 25. The first 100 people in line will receive a free burrito or bowl, and the shop is also offering 50 percent off the full menu all day. The Newark shop will be coming to 58 Halsey St., this spring. Curry Up Now, a franchise specializing in Indian cuisine based on street food concepts, will soon o…

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by Valerie Musson
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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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by Valerie Musson
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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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Couple Opens Westfield Mediterranean Restaurant Couple Opens Westfield Mediterranean Restaurant
Couple Opens Westfield Mediterranean Restaurant The married owners of an Indian restaurant in Westfield are opening a Mediterranean eatery right down the street. Kanika Bakshi and Simran Bakshi are opening La'Vash on Quimby Street, where their other restaurant Spice Bazaar was before it moved to Elm Street. The restaurant will open at the end of October. The owners will be giving 100 free meals to customers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lavash, 114 Quimbly St., Westfield

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by Cecilia Levine