OpeningsItaliana, Montclair

Zod Arifai, the former owner of the popular restaurants Blu, Next Door and Wicked Jane, is set to open this new elevated Italian restaurant in October. Pizza, pasta and desserts will all be made in house.

Baumgart’s, Fairview

Baumgart’s in Edgewater has officially announced its return—though it will now be in Fairview. At the new location, the popular restaurant will have an expanded menu including American classics and Asian fusion dishes—from burgers and ice cream to Pad Thai and sushi.

Bao Dumplings & Bao Tea, Verona

This new spot expanded from its original location in Fair Lawn. Every dumpling on the menu is handmade daily.

Toastique, Morristown

This new all-day toast and juice spot is New Jersey’s fifth location. It serves unique toasts, homemade granola and cold-pressed juices.

San Patricios, Jersey City

The team behind The Dead Rabbit, an iconic Irish pub in New York City, is opening San Patricios soon. This new pub/cantina is inspired by the connection between Ireland and Mexico during the Mexican-American War in the mid-1800s. The menu will include a fusion of Irish and Mexican spirits.

The dining room at Cucina Del Mar at the Seahaus Hotel in Atlantic City

Plus: Guerriero’s closes in Morristown after 20 years, while Ridgewood welcomes a Southern Thai spot.

Assorted platters of food and a glass of wine at BRBQ at Journal Square Urby in Jersey City

Plus: Atlantic City’s Borgata to close its Premier Nightclub, while Edgewater welcomes a Turkish-inspired dessert spot.

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz can do comedy. He can do drama. He’s been in some of your favorite movies. And relocating from Los Angeles to Bergen County hasn’t slowed him down one bit.

Smoked miso salmon sushi at Sushi by Sea in Ridgefield

The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.

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