Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Several new eateries have opened in Bergen County.  Here are some to try this month. Samurai Sushi, East Rutherford: The popular Park Avenue restaurant opened its new location on  Paterson Avenue with a new and improved menu. Roya Patsserie, Cliffside Park: Turkish cafe serves baked goods, coffee, breakfast lunch and dinner on Anderson Avenue. Roya Patisserie in Cliffside ParkRoya Patisserie Pho Today, East Rutherford: Vietnamese restaurant known for its noodle bowls expanded its South Plainfield and Fort Lee locations to Route 17. Pho Today in East Rutherford.Pho Today Taco Buzz,…
New Restaurant Serves Up Mix Of Italian, Mediterranean Dishes On Fairfield Avenue New Restaurant Serves Up Mix Of Italian, Mediterranean Dishes On Fairfield Avenue
New Restaurant Serves Up Mix Of Italian, Mediterranean Dishes On Fairfield Avenue A new restaurant in the area will be holding its grand opening this week. Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, serves an array of authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes. The eatery was opened by chef Eric Sierra, who started his first restaurant in Westport in 1994 called “Le Bistro des Amis.” Sierra is also known for his role as the original owner of El Palio in Shelton. He also opened Rive Bistro on River Side Avenue in Westport five years ago. Forza is different from Sierra’s past eateries in that it specializes in a unique blend of Italian and Mediterr…
7 New Bergen County Restaurants Open Now 7 New Bergen County Restaurants Open Now
7 New Bergen County Restaurants Open Now How does ice cream happy hour sound? What about contemporary Indian? Or pizza or toast or Mediterranean, the dining options in Bergen County are endless. Here are the newest restaurants to open in the area. Toasty, Westwood: A gourmet cafe that specializes in gourmet toast. Build your own piled high or indulge in a smoothie bowl. 262 Center Ave., Westwood. ToastyToasty Noches De Plaza, Fort Lee: Mexican and Colombian fusion with brunch options, outdoor dining and live music. 177 Bridge Plaza, Fort Lee. Noches de PlazaNoches de Plaza FM Cafe, Wood-Ridge: A one-stop shop for ice cream…
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Char Restaurant has been serving up specialty seafood and flavorful Mediterranean fare in Greenwich for more than half a decade. Located at 2 S. Water Street, the eatery uses locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible to provide fresh and authentic seafood, burgers, steaks, chicken, salads and more. The wide array of lunch and dinner options makes the locale perfect for guests with both simple or more refined tastes. The contemporary atmosphere of Char can be attributed to its use of reclaimed wood throughout the building as well as its antique pine cabinetry. Its modernized lighting fix…
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…
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT A “panel of culinary experts” has ranked two Fairfield County locales for having some of the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine in the state. Here are the top-rated Fairfield County establishments: Lebanese Cuisine, Bethel: Located at 23 Stony Hill Road, Lebanese Cuisine is a family-owned gem featuring authentic and affordable cuisine. Sandwiches start at just $7, and chicken, beef and lamb schwarma and kebab platters are popular as well. Traditional sides include hummus, falafel balls, spinach pie, baba ghanouj and more. Lebanese Cuisine has garnered a 4.7/5 star ranking on Faceboo…
New City's Dill Fresh Mediterranean Grill Offers Plenty Of Menu Options New City's Dill Fresh Mediterranean Grill Offers Plenty Of Menu Options
New City's Dill Fresh Mediterranean Grill Offers Plenty Of Menu Options New City’s Dill Fresh Mediterranean Grill has a menu that truly lives up to its name. Offering a wide variety of fresh and authentic Mediterranean options like pitas, rice bowls, salads and gyros, Dill Fresh Mediterranean Grill has something for everyone. The restaurant is located at 14 N. Main St. It’s open seven days a week: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. So far, customers seem to be satisfied with their options and dining experience, judging from the restaurant’s 4.8/5 Facebook rating. Equally as positive are customers’ individual reviews:…
Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie
Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie A pair of friends who met working in a restaurant have opened one one their own in Moonachie. With Ismael Dominguez in the front of the house and Saul Duran in the kitchen, the pair together run Two Pitas, a Mediterranean restaurant that opened recently on Joseph Street. Dominguez of Little Ferry noticed Moonachie had many fine-dining options but few casual grab-and-go places that weren't fast food. He wanted to bring something special to his neighborhood. "I want to bring food with meaning," he said. "Good, healthy and delicious food -- that's what we're doing here." …
CAVA To Open Fourth New Jersey Location In Wayne CAVA To Open Fourth New Jersey Location In Wayne
Cava To Open Fourth New Jersey Location In Wayne CAVA plans on opening its fourth New Jersey location in Wayne, BoozyBurbs reports. The fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant opened last year at Bergen Town Center in Paramus. The eatery offers customizable bowls with rice, lentils, greens, hummus, pita and a wide array of proteins and veggies. An opening date has not yet been announced. ALSO SEE: Whole Foods Replacing Wayne A&P
Eat Here Now: New Restaurants South Of I-287 Eat Here Now: New Restaurants South Of I-287
Eat Here Now: New Restaurants South Of I-287 Westchester is a foodie county -- many of us are transplants from Manhattan after all --  and in the dense part of the county south of I-287, that means an ever-expanding repertoire of top-notch restaurants. Over the past few months, there's been a flurry of new openings -- along with the promise of more tasty bites to come.  Read on for where to go. Our Northern Westchester overview can be read by clicking here. Capers Restaurant, Port Chester: This Mediterranean eatery in the spot formerly occupied by Cafe Mirage, opened Sept. 1 and specializes in seafood and a few vegetarian options. T…