Jersey City, NJ
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Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location
Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location Hudson County is heating up. Dave's Hot Chicken, the popular fast casual Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant, will be opening in Kearny Commons, owned by Urban Edge Properties, next year in a 2,316 square foot space, Urban Edge announced. Dave's has a location in Wayne and will be opening one soon in Ocean Township. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DavesHotChicken (@daveshotchicken) Although Dave's is known for its hot chicken, which comes in hot, extra hot, and reaper varieties, diners can pick chicken without the mouth-scor…

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by Sam Barron
Rutherford, NJ
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Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall Guests will get a front-row seat to the action at one celebrity chef's new restaurant, coming to New Jersey. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is bringing Marcus Live! Bar & Grille to the American Dream in East Rutherford in early December. Samuelsson planned and executed the Obama Administration's first State dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and curated the team of chefs for the 2022 Met Gala menu, his website says. Marcus Samuelsson Vogler Wikipedia The recipient of eight James Bard Foundation awards, has served as head judge on "Top Chef…

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by Cecilia Levine
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT
Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT A popular eatery will soon bring its signature brand of hot fried chicken to a college campus in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken, will be opening its fifth location on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Storrs, Connecticut at 1206 Storrs Rd., which is within walking distance to the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus. The 2,000-square-foot location will offer the franchise's signature menu of crispy fried chicken, fries, sides such as banana pudding or garlic dill pickles, and even vegetarian options such as the "Not Chicken Sandwich." …

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
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Popular NYC Pizzeria Announces Opening Date Of Harrison Location Popular NYC Pizzeria Announces Opening Date Of Harrison Location Popular NYC Pizzeria Announces Opening Date Of Harrison Location
Popular NYC Pizzeria Announces Opening Date Of Harrison Location An iconic pizzeria that has lasted throughout four generations in New York City has announced when its all-new location in Westchester will open.  Patsy's Pizzeria, which has been a New York staple since 1933, will open its new location in Harrison at 7 Purdy St. on Wednesday, Oct. 18.  Earlier Report: Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location The new eatery, which will be the second in Westchester, will be the latest addition to a tradition that dates back 90 years to when Patsy's began in Harlem. Since then, the chain has expanded to 15 locations throughout New York, including one i…

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by Ben Crnic
Rutherford, NJ
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'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford 'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford 'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford
'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford The hamburger restaurant people have grown to love in Passaic County is moving up to Bergen County. Burgerstrasse, which has been a hit with burger aficionados since it opened in Clifton, is opening a second location in East Rutherford at 130 Park Ave. Edwin Decena, who runs Burgerstrasse, said he feels East Rutherford is ready for a burger joint of its own. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BURGERSTRASSE (@burgerstrasse) "We offer old school American comfort," Decena said. "we're no frills, no gimmicks, no specialty orders. We s…

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by Sam Barron
Albany, NY
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New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere
New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere Puerto Rican fusion is on the menu at a new restaurant in the region earning high praise just weeks into business. Rensselaer County eatery Viejo San Juan, located in Troy at 697 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 9. The business also carries Hispanic grocery items and offers catering services. Adorning its menu are a rotating selection of entrees including jerk chicken, sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, and pastelon, made with thinly sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese. Interior of Viejo San JuanFacebook/Viejo San Juan In Troy Diners can also opt for …

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
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'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A restaurant, which originally started as a food truck, is now celebrating the opening of its second Long Island location, delighting diners with its tasty and large-portioned dishes. A Wing Away Kitchen, owned by husband and wife duo Anthony and Stefanie Marengo, opened up its second storefront location in Calverton in early August 2023, located at 4490 Middle Country Road. The eatery, which originally started as a food truck, recently announced that it closed its Plainview location in Coliseum Kitchen, making the new Calverton storefront the only physical spot on Long Island to get A Wi…

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by Sophie Grieser
Paterson, NJ
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'RHONJ' Stars Expected To Be At Grand Opening Of New NJ Hoagie Shop 'RHONJ' Stars Expected To Be At Grand Opening Of New NJ Hoagie Shop 'RHONJ' Stars Expected To Be At Grand Opening Of New NJ Hoagie Shop
'Rhonj' Stars Expected To Be At Grand Opening Of New NJ Hoagie Shop A new hoagie restaurant is welcoming some star studded guest stars to its big North Jersey grand opening. PrimoHoagies is opening a new franchise in Wayne on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 1168 Hamburg Turnpike.  The grand opening is set for 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Teresa Giudice and Danielle Cabral, stars on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" will be on hand to celebrate and hopefully eat some hoagies. The franchise is run by Felix Galinsky and Anthony Falange, who own several other franchises throughout North Jersey, with a fifth location coming to Linden at the end of …

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by Sam Barron
Edison, NJ
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Artichoke Basille's Newest NJ Location Holds Special Meaning To Franchise Owner Artichoke Basille's Newest NJ Location Holds Special Meaning To Franchise Owner Artichoke Basille's Newest NJ Location Holds Special Meaning To Franchise Owner
Artichoke Basille's Newest NJ Location Holds Special Meaning To Franchise Owner The pizzeria that's become known for topping its pies with smashed artichokes is opening another New Jersey location. Artichoke Basille's is coming to New Brunswick. According to its Facebook page, the pizzeria will be opening at 104 Easton Ave., a space previously occupied by Jimmy's Grill. Artichoke made its New Jersey debut in Hoboken in 2019. This will be its third location in the Garden State, the other being in Jersey City. The new location has special meaning to franchise owner Premal Shanghvi, according to PizzaMarketplace.com. "This location in New Brunswick is just a block from…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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Forte Ristorante Opening Third Location In Hackensack Forte Ristorante Opening Third Location In Hackensack Forte Ristorante Opening Third Location In Hackensack
Forte Ristorante Opening Third Location In Hackensack Forte Pizza and Ristorante is opening a third location in North Jersey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORTE PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE (@forte_pizza_) The restaurant is opening at 160 Prospect Avenue in Hackensack. An opening date has not been announced though on the restaurant's Instagram page, they ask fans to stay tuned. Forte already has locations in Caldwell and Randolph. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORTE PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE (@forte_pizza_)

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by Sam Barron
Middletown, NJ
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Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant
Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant When one door closes, another opens — at least for the owners of Big Mike's Little Red Store at the Jersey Shore. The sandwich shop will be closing after five years in business at the landmark red building in Navesink. While this may mark the end of an era for the sandwich shop, owner Big Mike will soon open the doors of his new restaurant and bar, Saltwater Social Bar and Kitchen, according to a social media post. The new restaurant serves as a "bigger and better" way to serve valued customers, the post reads. The new eatery will apparently be located at 128 Bay Ave., in Highlands, and is…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
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'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza 'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza 'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza
'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza The opening of a Wayne pizzeria and bar is serving as a homecoming for a longtime restaurateur Rob Corujo, who has owned numerous restaurants in North Jersey over the last 20 year, has opened Wayne Ale House & Pizza at 611 Ratzer Road.  Corujo is but a five-minute drive from the restaurant, and said this is an idea he's had in his head for a long time. "I've always wanted to do a bar/pizza concept with a limited menu," Corujo said. "I always said I wanted to make one thing and make it really good and that will work." While spending time skiing in Colorado, where he has a condominium,…

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by Sam Barron