Ensora
Opening 2025-08-20 Ensora is a specialty dessert cafe specializing in Japanese taiyaki, traditional fish-shaped waffles with sweet and savory fillings, as well as soft serve, matcha, shaved snow ice, coffee and espresso offerings, and small menu items like Japanese egg sandwiches. The name combines Japanese words symbolizing mindfulness and endless possibilities. Ensora will open by […]
Daves Hot Chicken
Daves Hot Chicken, a popular spicy chicken restaurant founded in California in 2017 by three childhood friends, is set to open its first location in Mercer County, New Jersey. The new establishment will occupy the former Boston Market space on Route 33 in Hamilton. Known for their hot chicken tenders, sliders, mac and cheese, fries, […]
Chez Frites and Sunny’s
Opening 2025-07-31 Chez Frites and Sunny’s are two new restaurants by Stephen Starr opening off the lobby of Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The openings are targeted for late July 2025, with reservations expected to open in August. Chez Frites will focus on a dinner prix fixe menu featuring steak, salmon, or lobster with […]
Perkins Griddle & Go
East Brunswick entrepreneurs Praveen and Geetha Appana recently signed a 10-unit development deal with Perkins American Food Co. to expand the fast casual brand Perkins Griddle & Go in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The couple, experienced in the culinary field with ownership of two Indian restaurants, are bringing the fast casual dining experience to this […]
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Opening 2026-01-01 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, a high-tech Japanese sushi franchise, is set to open a new location in Parsippany’s District 15Fifteen strip in 2026. This innovative eatery features a conveyor belt that delivers sushi and sashimi directly to diners’ tables, providing a unique and engaging dining experience. Customers can select from a wide variety […]
Xina
Xina is a new restaurant scheduled to open on Main Street in Bradley Beach. It is the second outlet of a popular Ocean County sushi restaurant originally opened in Toms River in 2012 by owner Rick Lee. The restaurant specializes in sushi, seafood, and Japanese and Chinese dishes, with additional Thai dishes featured. Patrons can […]
TruGolf Links Cherry Hill
Opening 2025-12-31 TruGolf Links Cherry Hill is set to open later in 2025 as a flagship indoor golf simulator center featuring five premium golf simulators including the Horizon with stadium seating. Located in the Plaza at Cherry Hill shopping center adjacent to Cherry Hill Mall, TruGolf Links will also offer an upscale restaurant and full […]
Topgolf Parsippany
Opening 2026-06-01 Topgolf is set to open a new entertainment venue at 1269 U.S. Route 46 in Parsippany, New Jersey. This three-level facility will include 102 climate-controlled hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar, fire pits, private event space, and a rooftop terrace. The venue will be Topgolf’s third location in New Jersey, with construction […]
The Freakin Rican
The Freakin Rican, a Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant, is set to open its first New Jersey location in Teaneck, following success in Astoria, Queens. The menu will feature authentic Puerto Rican dishes including pernil, mofongo, pastelon, alcapurrias, and a variety of traditional desserts. Though it has not yet opened, The Freakin Rican is anticipated to […]
Nifty Fiftys Haddon Township
Nifty Fiftys Haddon Township is a proposed new location planned for 931 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ. The new restaurant will occupy the former Newton Diner property and aims to feature the classic 1950s style bright red and checkered decor that the Nifty Fiftys brand is known for. Known for vibrant neon signage, the […]