Overcast 51°
Tag:

Restaurant Expansion

Business
Pakistani Couple's Popular Morris County Hot Chicken Restaurant Expands Once Again Pakistani Couple's Popular Morris County Hot Chicken Restaurant Expands Once Again
Pakistani Couple's Popular Morris County Hot Chicken Restaurant Expands Once Again Nearly four years after opening their first restaurant, Usman Chaudhry and Amena Chaudhri are expanding for the third time, with a fourth location. Namkeen Hot Chicken will soon be coming to Parsippany at 9 North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha, the North Bergen couple tells Daily Voice. The restaurant first opened in Chatham in Fall 2020, and later two more popped up in Metuchen and Brooklyn, NY. Owning his very-own restaurant was always a goal for Usman. He and his wife went for it "very spontaneously" in October 2020, despite it being a major risk during the pandemic. Usman q…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer
Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer A restaurant is re-opening along the Jersey Shore just in time for summer, and an expansion project will give customers many more options. Jersey Shore Restaurant Group (JSRG) purchased Breakers Kitchen & Tap on Route 9 in Waretown last year. In a news release, JSRG said it will re-launch the restaurant as Three Story Grill, along with a banquet hall called The Hall at Three Story. Three Story Grill will live up to its name by offering three levels of indoor and outdoor dining. The renovation will expand the existing one-story layout of Breakers Kitchen & Tap. JSRG says the new res…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County
Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County A popular New Jersey based burrito chain is continuing its Bergen County expansion. Bubbakoo's Burritos, which has locations throughout New Jersey, is opening a location in Fair Lawn at 20-26 Maple Avenue on Monday, Dec. 4. The restaurant will be run by Rubert Nogales, who owns a Bubbakoo's Burritos in Park Ridge.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bubbakoo's Burritos (@bubbakoosburritos) "Bubbakoo’s has a passionate fan base," Nogales said. "I’m excited to open a new location in Fair Lawn. I’m confident that the Fair Law…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Business
Popular NJ Brunch Spot 'Toast' Unveils New Location Popular NJ Brunch Spot 'Toast' Unveils New Location
Popular NJ Brunch Spot 'Toast' Unveils New Location A popular and fast-growing brunch spot in New Jersey has opened another new location. Toast officially opened last week in Cranford at The Cranford Hotel on Walnut Street. The menu has something for everyone, including eggs galore, classic breakfast and lunch sandwiches, yogurt and grain bowls, pancakes and waffles, salads, and more. The eatery's flagship store opened in Montclair in May 2007, with the mantra "Peace, Love & Pancakes." Later came Red Bank and Asbury Park (click here for locations). Check out Toast in Cranford at 10 Walnut St. Come hungry.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Bergen Wing Spot Blue 42 Expands To Morris County Popular Bergen Wing Spot Blue 42 Expands To Morris County
Popular Bergen Wing Spot Blue 42 Expands To Morris County After nine years in Bergen County, Blue 42 is ready to spread its wings — literally. The Elmwood Park restaurant is opening as WINGMAN by Blue 42 in Morris County, taking over the former Dunkin’ on Main Street in Lincoln Park in November. 
The announcement came in a recent post on the restaurant's Facebook page. With the brand expansion comes a new focus on what customers at the Elmwood Park eatery have grown to know and love. “We’re known for our wings over here, so we’re gonna bring the wings there,” owner Georgio Biancamano, of Wayne, tells Daily Voice. “It’s going to be a very simp…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Business
Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (PHOTOS) Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (PHOTOS)
Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (Photos) North Jersey residents have clearly shown their enthusiasm since Fogo de Chão opened in Paramus earlier this year. And Fogo de Chão hears you loud and clear. The popular Brazilian steakhouse chain, which specializes in churrasco cuisine, announced it is opening a second North Jersey location at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne.  Fogo de Chão said it expects the restaurant to open later this year. Fogo de ChãoProvided Fogo de ChãoProvided "We are excited to continue our growth in New Jersey and bring our authentic dining experience to even more new and returning guests in the area," sai…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Business
$5 Sandwiches Offered This Weekend Only At New Route 17 Chicken Joint $5 Sandwiches Offered This Weekend Only At New Route 17 Chicken Joint
$5 Sandwiches Offered This Weekend Only At New Route 17 Chicken Joint They're $5, and you can have two. A fast-food chicken joint is offering just that on Saturday, Sept. 17 at its grand opening on Route 17. Sandwiches normally go for about $9 at Hot Chickin Kitchn, located on the southbound side of Route 17 in Paramus. The fast casual style and specializes in fried chicken items that are made to order.  But what truly constitutes their namesake is their unique brand of premium hot sauces, each infused with a different type of pepper.  Earlier this year, Hot Chikin Kitchn announced earlier this year its plans to open 200 new locatio…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations A Korean fried chicken restaurant rapidly expanding is opening two more North Jersey locations. Bb.q recently opened a new store in Bayonne and, according to BoozyBurbs, is bringing another to Bergenfield. The restaurant serves its chicken whole — and crispy. The company was launched in 1995 by Yoon Hong-guen in Seoul, South Korea. He had only one mission: "Serve great-tasting, high-quality Korean fried chicken to the world," the bb.q website says. It's clear he's done just that, as bb.q has thousands of locations around the world. The Bayonne store is located at 444 Broadway a…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
NYC Pizzeria Known For Chimichurri Pie Coming To Bergen County NYC Pizzeria Known For Chimichurri Pie Coming To Bergen County
NYC Pizzeria Known For Chimichurri Pie Coming To Bergen County A New York City pizzeria is crossing state lines in its expansion. Wahizza is reportedly opening a second location on Main Street in Ridgefield Park, according to Wahizza's Instagram and as first reported by BoozyBurbs. The pizzeria, located in Washington Heights, boasts "high-quality artisan oven baked pizza," according to its website. "We cater to consumers who crave tasteful, high-quality pizza. Along with great tasting pizza, our menu includes pizza rolls, calzones, and cannolis. Our chimichurri Dominican pizza is our most popular and a must try." Wahizza says its most popular pie is…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Mexican Restaurant Expands Further Into North Jersey Popular Mexican Restaurant Expands Further Into North Jersey
Popular Mexican Restaurant Expands Further Into North Jersey A popular Mexican restaurant is continuing to expand further into North Jersey with the opening of its fifth location. La Fortaleza — well-known for its fresh ingredients, signature cocktails, and self-described “authentic Mexican gastronomy,” is opening its doors on Route 46 in Lodi at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, the restaurant announced on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @lafortalezacarlstadt Originally launched in Passaic in 2001, La Fortaleza expanded to Garfield in 2011 before opening its largest location in C…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Business
Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location
Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location A Japanese restaurant known for its revolving sushi bar is opening a second New Jersey location. Kura Sushi, in Fort Lee, announced it will soon be landing in Jersey City. According to its website, the new digs will be located in Newport Tower on 525 Washington Blvd.  Kura Sushi Fort LeeKura Sushi The innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant brands itself as "pioneers of the revolving sushi concept." Its first restaurant was born in Japan in 1977. It has since expanded with more than 540 locations across Japan, Taiwan and the United States. "Our philosophy of muten or 'no…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Chef Brings Family, Full Bar To 2nd Hudson County Restaurant Chef Brings Family, Full Bar To 2nd Hudson County Restaurant
Chef Brings Family, Full Bar To 2nd Hudson County Restaurant A Jersey City restaurant is expanding its footprint: The Franklin has landed in Secaucus. Chef Jaime Ramirez's Italian restaurant is located on Fifth Street and boasts a full bar with the assistance of sommelier and consultant, Joel Liscio.  The 90-seat restaurant is spacious and comforting, bright and clean in the daytime, with a roomy bar area bordered by tables and banquettes, and a larger dining area in the back, appropriate for private parties or buyouts.  Espresso Martini and High TeaThe Franklin View this post on Instagram A post …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
American Dream: Juicy Platters Expands To Paramus American Dream: Juicy Platters Expands To Paramus
American Dream: Juicy Platters Expands To Paramus Juicy Platters is expanding to Paramus. The Mediterranean-inspired, Halal, platter joint will open in a leased space at 393 Rt 17 South. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juicy! - Halal With Heart (@juicyplatters) Juicy Platters is expected to open sometime in the summer once construction has been completed, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Owned by Jaffar Wahdat, Juicy Platters quickly gained popularity after opening on Broadway in Fair Lawn in 2011. Wahdat expanded to Hackensack and Harrison over the course of 10 years…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant
Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant A popular New Jersey pizzeria and Italian restaurant is opening a third outpost. Porta is replacing the Montclair Social Club on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, the eatery announced on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey City (@portajerseycity) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey City (@portajerseycity) Known for its Neapolitan pies, Porta has locations in Asbury Park and Jersey City.  Porta will be located at  499 Bloomfield Ave., and wi…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
La Fortaleza To Open 5th Location In Lodi La Fortaleza To Open 5th Location In Lodi
La Fortaleza To Open 5th Location In Lodi A fast-growing authentic Mexican restaurant is coming to Lodi. La Fortaleza made the announcement on their social media pages, but did not provide an address or opening date. Arturo Ortegas opened the restaurant's first location in Passaic in 2001, with a desire to bring authentic Mexican food to New Jersey. He started by selling a popular Mexican street sandwich, "cemitas," and word spread pretty quickly that La Fortaleza was the spot. Later that year, Ortegas opened a larger location in Garfield, then a Clifton store in 2019. The restaurant recently opened on Paterson Plank R…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
John's Fried Chicken Opens Paramus Store John's Fried Chicken Opens Paramus Store
John's Fried Chicken Opens Paramus Store One of the most popular fried chicken joints in North Jersey is expanding to Paramus. John's Fried Chicken will be opening a location in the shopping center at E. Ridgewood Avenue. The family-owned Dominican restaurant opened in 1974 and has stores in New York City, Guttenberg, Union City, Dover, Cliffside Park and Paterson. The eatery is known for its fried chicken, rotisserie chicken and more authentic Dominican fare. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John's Fried Chicken (@johnsfriedchicken) John's Fried Chicken in 2019 was …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Slim Chickens Opens In Flemington, 14 More Locations Planned Across New Jersey Slim Chickens Opens In Flemington, 14 More Locations Planned Across New Jersey
Slim Chickens Opens In Flemington, 14 More Locations Planned Across New Jersey A new chicken joint has opened in Flemington, with 14 more locations planned across New Jersey. The menu boasts a variety of breaded-chicken meals including chicken tenders, wraps, sandwiches, salads, cake jars and more.  Seventeen house sauces are also featured. The Route 31 restaurant is owned by franchisees Paul and Jay Patel, who are at the helm of the New Jersey expansion, BoozyBurbs reports. It was not clear where in the Garden State the other 14 stores will open. Slim Chickens, 39. Route 31, Flemington

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular NYC Pizzeria Expands To Bergen County Popular NYC Pizzeria Expands To Bergen County
Popular NYC Pizzeria Expands To Bergen County A popular New York City pizzeria is expanding to Bergen County. Song E Napule in Greenwich Village is coming to The Parker development in Downtown Rutherford, BoozyBurbs reports. The NYC restaurant is run by Ciro Iovine, a self-described dreamer, and father of three.  A pizza chef since 13, Iovine met his wife, Austria, after three years in New York. With help from his new love, and his brother, Giovanni, Song E Napule opened in January 2015. Click here to see the menu. No word yet on an opening date. Song E Napule, 106 Park Avenue, Rutherford

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt
La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt A restaurant known for its authentic Mexican street sandwich and colorful decor is opening a fourth location in Bergen County. La Fortaleza is opening on Paterson Plank Road in Carlstadt next month. The space was formerly home to Lola's Tequila House. The restaurant has three other locations in Garfield, Clifton and Passaic. La Fortaleza was founded by Arturo Ortegas, with a Passaic location in 2001, with a desire to bring authentic Mexican food to New Jersey. View this post on Instagram Getting Ready. Lafortalezarestaurants.com. Garfield. …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Burger Joint Opening Hudson County Location Popular Burger Joint Opening Hudson County Location
Popular Burger Joint Opening Hudson County Location A popular Bergen County burger spot is expanding to Hudson County.  Steve's Burgers is replacing Mediterranean and Mexican restaurant Doner Express on Broadway, in North Bergen, NorthJersey.com reports. Chef and owner Stephen Chrisomalis opened his first location in Garfield 11 years ago, and opened a second location in Garfield last year. The new location is nearly twice the size of both Garfield spots at 1,700 square feet -- big enough to seat 43 people. Chrisomalis is hoping to open the North Bergen spot on Nov. 2, at 7401 Broadway in North Bergen.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Clifton's Happy Vegans Expanding To Hoboken Clifton's Happy Vegans Expanding To Hoboken
Clifton's Happy Vegans Expanding To Hoboken A Turkish plant-based eatery in Clifton is opening a second Hoboken location. Happy Vegans is coming to Mile Square.  The menu boasts vegan cigkoftes, veggie burgers, chick pea wraps, soups, lavash, fresh juices, coffee, smoothies and more. Currently located at 1279 Main Ave., in Clifton, the new shop is coming soon to 410 Washington St., in Hoboken. No word yet on an opening date. View this post on Instagram Fruity ambience @happyvegan.us 💚🌱🍌🥝🍏🥑🍋🥥🍐🥬🥒🥦🍍 A post shared by @ happyvegan.us on Feb 26, 2020 at 3:34pm PST

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County's Juicy Halal Mediterranean Opens Harrison Location Bergen County's Juicy Halal Mediterranean Opens Harrison Location
Bergen County's Juicy Halal Mediterranean Opens Harrison Location Bergen County's Juicy Halal Mediterranean is rapidly expanding, with its third store now open in Harrison. The Mediterranean-style restaurant -- dubbed the "Chipotle of NYC Halal-style platters -- held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 406 Bergen St., Saturday. Owner Jaffar Wahdat aka “Juicy Jaffar” opened the restaurant's flagship Fair Lawn store in 2011. He noticed the lack of restaurants with food as authentic as his mom’s cooking. Juicy Halal Mediterranean opened its Hackensack shop in 2015, putting its expansion in motion. "We are extremely happy to be apart of the Harrison community, it…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Rutherford's Nizi Sushi Expands To New Bergen County Location With Liquor License Rutherford's Nizi Sushi Expands To New Bergen County Location With Liquor License
Rutherford's Nizi Sushi Expands To New Bergen County Location With Liquor License Favorited Rutherford Japanese restaurant Nizi Sushi will be expanding with a newly-acquired liquor license early next year, employees said. The restaurant -- located on Union Avenue and Newark -- will be opening up a third location on East Rutherford's Paterson Avenue, formerly occupied by Brothers BBQ. No official opening date has been set.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine