Bacarosa
Opening 2025-08-14 Bacarosa, a modern Italian restaurant operated by GAC Hospitality, is opening on August 14, 2025, in Nutley in the space formerly occupied by Hudson Rose, which closed earlier that summer after less than a year in business. Bacarosa will initially open for dinner service only with plans to add brunch and lunch offerings […]
Asbury Ale House
Opening 2025-11-01 Asbury Ale House has announced it will open a new location at 5169 Route 9 in Howell Township, NJ in late fall 2025. This new restaurant will be the second location of the Asbury Ale House brand, which originated in 2015 in Asbury Park inside the historic Steinbach building. The Howell location is […]
Saoco Cafe
Saoco is a new cafe coming to the center of Hoboken, located at 601 Jefferson St. Signage has appeared in the storefront as of spring 2025, and the venue is preparing to open soon. The brand identifies with the slogan ‘Without Saoco it’s just coffee,’ suggesting a focus on distinctive coffee offerings. This new Saoco […]
Molte Pizze
Molte Pizze, part of the newly created Hubspoke Brands platform led by Wayback Burgers franchisor, specializes in Detroit-style Neapolitan pizza. The first co-branded Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze location in Emerson, New Jersey, will be owned and operated by Robert Obernauer and is set to open starting next week. Two additional co-branded locations in Orange […]
Landing Point Tavern
Landing Point Tavern is a new casual eatery and lounge opening in the former Riverside Tavern location at 5397 Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, NJ. The Riverside Tavern, which served the community for 27 years, closed in August 2024. Although the exact opening date is not yet announced, updates on social media indicate the restaurant […]
Kura Sushi
Kura Sushi, a popular Japanese restaurant known for its innovative revolving sushi dining experience, is planning to open two new locations in New Jersey. The new restaurants will be located in Lawrenceville and Freehold, expanding the chain’s presence in the Garden State. The openings are anticipated by sushi lovers who appreciate Kura Sushi’s unique interactive […]
With Love, Valentina
Opening 2025-09-01 With Love, Valentina is a new wine and tapas lounge set to take over the former Northern Soul space at 700 1st Street in Hoboken, NJ. Named in honor of the owners Eddie and Vanessa’s daughter, Valentina, the venue aims to offer locals a cozy neighborhood spot with great wines, cocktails, and small […]
Pickle Joy
Pickle Joy is a new pickle specialty store set to open at 55 First Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, replacing a longtime barber shop in the area. Positioned close to Hoboken’s train station and next to Roost Outpost coffee shop, it will offer ‘Old world style pickles from our family to yours.’ The owner, Frank Gomez […]
Perkins Griddle & Go
Opening 2025-09-01 Perkins Griddle & Go is a new fast casual concept from Perkins American Food Co. planning to launch its U.S. flagship restaurant at Fort Monmouth this fall. The concept is part of a larger expansion with plans for 46 locations across New Jersey. The restaurant aims to provide a fresh and convenient dining […]
New Upscale Casual Restaurant Concept
Opening 2025-08-01 A new upscale casual restaurant concept is scheduled to open in August at 238 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ. The establishment is recruiting for both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) positions, including bartenders, servers, support staff, hosts, and culinary team members. The restaurant aims to provide an exceptional dining experience with a focus on […]