We’ve seen a revitalization of Mediterranean food around the Jersey Shore.
More And More Mediterranean Restaurants Are Opening Around New Jersey
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In the past few months, in Toms River alone, we’ve seen the addition of Gal Mediterranean in the building that used to be the Toms River Diner off 37.
There’s also Zaza Mediterranean, which is getting ready to open soon in Toms River, right off 166 near Shut Up and Eat.
A Popular New York City Restaurant Is Opening Its First NJ Location
And now, it looks like the New Jersey food scene is continuing to diversify with the addition of a popular restaurant in New York City, getting ready to open its very first location in Jersey.
And when I say popular, according to NJ.com, it’s regularly ranked as one of the Top 100 places to eat in New York City. So, it’s kind of a big deal that they’re getting ready to expand to the Garden State.
Cka Ka Qellu Is Planning To Open Soon In Bergen County, NJ
Cka Ka Qellu operates two locations in New York, one in the city and another in the Bronx, and recently Cka Ka Qellu opened a location in Connecticut.
And now there’s a plan for them to bring their Albanian and Kosovan eats to Jersey.
Dishes like Lecenik really grab your attention; cornbread made with spinach, 3 cheeses, and served with a rich pepper sauce jump off the pages.
I mean, how does this not look delicious?
Grilled meats, grilled peppers, and house-made sauces to die for? Count me in!
Cka Ka Qellu is opening its first NJ location in Westwood off Kinderkamack Road in Bergen County, and although there’s no opening date set right now, I’m really looking forward to taking the trip to give this place a try.
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