From a Food Truck to a Riverside Tequileria: Carlitos Just Opened Its Flagship in North Arlington
Carlitos Tequileria held its grand opening September 18 at 185 River Road in North Arlington: a 150-seat flagship with an agave-driven bar, nine years after Carlos Castillo started with a food truck.
A Sandwich Legend Since 1946 Just Pulled Up to Westwood, and This Weekend Is the Grand Opening
Millburn Deli holds the grand opening of its new Westwood shop at 301 Center Avenue this Saturday, September 26, its second Bergen County location in a single summer.
A Cowboy Saloon With a Full Sushi Bar Just Opened in Farmingdale
The group behind 618 and Elizabeth's Italian just opened Luckies Bar and Grill in Farmingdale: cowboy saloon up front, full sushi bar in back, opening today. Here is what is on the menu and when to pull up.
Sinner's Is Bringing Its Church-Stained-Glass Steakhouse Drama to Kenilworth on Sept 26
Sinner's, the dramatic church-styled steakhouse from Point Pleasant Beach, opens its second location in Kenilworth on September 26 — walk-ins only opening weekend, reservations from Sept 29.
7 Brew Opens in Flemington on Sept 28 — and the First Week Comes With Free Drinks
7 Brew opens in Flemington on September 28 with free drinks all opening week (Sept 28–Oct 2) and Swag Day on Oct 3 — after a pay-what-you-want soft opening that gave back to first responders.
The Real Ripper Is Coming to the Rock — Rutt's Hut Joins Devils Games at Prudential Center
Rutt's Hut is bringing its legendary deep-fried rippers to Prudential Center for the 2026-27 Devils season — the Clifton icon's first-ever arena stand, near Section 15.
Il Vero Is Almost Here: Gia Giudice’s Westwood Restaurant Just Held Its First Big Night
Gia Giudice threw a star-studded friends-and-family pre-opening party at Il Vero in Westwood on Friday night — with the Gorgas, Dolores Catania, and even Meredith Marks in attendance. The public opening could be this week.
Sweetgreen Just Opened in Princeton — and the First 50 Students in Line Eat Free
Sweetgreen just opened its 10th NJ location at MarketFair in Princeton — with a Fall Harvest Menu, free entrées for the first 50 students in line, and a meal donated to Share My Meals for every meal sold on opening day.
The Old Better Days Space on Newark Ave Just Got Two New Concepts — Steak, Raw Bar, Cheesesteaks and Shakes
Two new concepts just opened inside the old Better Days space at 143 Newark Avenue in Jersey City: Bembe, a casual steak and raw bar, and Chef D. Harmon's Steaks Shakes + Harmony — cheesesteaks and poundshakes.
After 11 Years, Gilchrist Closed Its Margate Location — and a Dozen Workers Found Out at the End of Their Shift
After 11 years, Gilchrist closed its Margate location on September 8 — and a dozen workers found out at the end of their shift. The other three locations remain open.
Bloomfield Just Got a Whole Lot More Sabor — Mambo Cuban Restaurant + Lounge Is Now Open
Mambo Cuban Restaurant + Lounge celebrated its grand opening Friday at 412 Bloomfield Avenue — the group's third New Jersey location.
There’s a 12-Seat Omakase Hiding in Scotch Plains — and It’s Already Booked Through October
Sushi BBY Omakase is a 12-seat, no-menu counter in Scotch Plains with $80 and $120 tastings — and it's already booked through October.
A Saturday Brunch in Lavallette Turned Into Heartbreak. One Diner Dead, Seven Hurt After SUV Plows Into Meg’s Grill
A 56-year-old Toms River woman was killed and seven others injured Saturday morning when an SUV plowed into the outdoor dining area at Meg's Grill in Lavallette.
Kitchen Consigliere Filed for Bankruptcy. Here’s What Actually Matters.
The Collingswood Italian restaurant filed Chapter 11 — but it’s open, the staff is there, and gift cards are still good.
Bobby Flay Just Told TikTok That Jersey City’s Razza Makes Some of the Best Pizza in the World
Bobby Flay says Razza Pizza Artigianale makes “some of the best pizza in the world” — and owner Dan Richer taught him the dough recipe.
Yard House Is Taking Over Garden State Plaza — 100 Beers on Tap in the Old Pinstripes Space
Yard House is coming to Garden State Plaza next summer, taking over the 30,000-square-foot former Pinstripes space with 100+ beers on tap.