Sitar
Upscale East Indian restaurant opening at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City as part of $50 million capital improvement project. Will feature modern Indian cuisine with dishes like Bombay Billionaire Crab Toast and Mughal Empress Butter Chicken. Operating hours already planned but no official opening date announced.
Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille
Philadelphia restaurateurs taking over closed restaurant location, planning weekend service by mid-April expanding to full service by Memorial Day
Pizza by From Scratch
Roman-style pizzeria offering Pinsa pizza and focaccia sandwiches, from the team behind From Scratch restaurant. Will primarily serve as takeout and delivery spot with ingredients imported from Italy.
Inky’s Cantina + Taqueria
Authentic Mexican eatery from Blue Dog Hospitality Group featuring tacos and tequila, replacing Captain Obadiah’s Seafood Market. Hints at opening in time for Cinco de Mayo.
Petal and Potion
New tea and espresso shop bringing organic vibes to Toms River. Currently doing soft opens on weekends leading up to grand opening.
ExtendedStay hotel
122-room ExtendedStay hotel proposed by the Opper Group as part of a development that also includes a QuickChek and gas station. Application review has been delayed by NJSEA.
Maree
French-inspired bistro and bar owned by chef Marilyn Schlossbach and entrepreneur Bret Morgan, located in former Wells Fargo space. Menu will feature simple French cuisine with local sustainable ingredients.
Vitality Bowls
Healthy food café concept specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, juices, salads, grain bowls, wraps and toasts. Third New Jersey location for the California-based chain, operated by franchise team Hardik and Unnati Mistry. Located at The Yard retail property.
Miznon
Seven new restaurants coming soon to American Dream mall including Miznon (Mediterranean street food), Firehouse Subs, Daily Seoul, Little Dumpling, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, Giacomo’s pizza, and Seoul Kitchen. Plans are in the works for all locations.
Tenmomi
Pop-up ramen shop opening permanent location inside the Williams Center. Owner KC Gonzalez (Chef Salty) will offer craft-your-own ramen bowls, signature ramen dishes, and debut a wings menu with fried chicken sandwiches and burgers.