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Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Burrito lovers rejoice! Chipotle opened its newest location in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, April 30. The new location, at 1341 Route 22, features the brand's Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane allowing guests to pick up their digital orders without leaving their cars. The location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is also offering the chicken al pastor for a limited time. The chicken al pastor is a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple.  Chipotle said it is hiring for the new Phillipsburg location, looking to fill 30 p…
Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In North Brunswick Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In North Brunswick
Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In North Brunswick Shake Shack has opened its first Garden State drive-thru location in North Brunswick. The new restaurant is at 240 Grand Ave. along northbound Route 1. The 3,500-square-foot Shake Shack features a double drive-thru; it represents only the 32nd restaurant – out of the burger chain’s more than 500 locations system-wide – to feature a drive-thru.  Shake Shack’s menu includes made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades and more.  The Shake Shack opening will be followed by another fast casual dining addition at MainStreet NB. Chipotle…
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall A fast-casual Latin American restaurant is the latest eatery coming to one Arlington mall. Maizal will be opening in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to an announcement on the mall's website. Maizal offers create your own green, grain or mixed bowls, assorted arepas, and specialty items such as south American hot dogs, empanadas, street corn, plantains, yucca, churros and cookie sandwiches, the announcement says. Maizal has two locations in Washington DC, one in Charlottsville, one in Reston, and one in Ballston.
Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands To Stafford Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands To Stafford
Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands To Stafford A fast-growing, fast-casual chicken restaurant is expanding its northern Virginia footprint. Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken, which is based in Los Angeles, CA, is opening a store at the Embrey Mills Town Center in Stafford — and 25 more across Virginia are in the works. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrimsonCoward (@crimsoncoward) With a successful opening in Woodbridge earlier in January 2023, the Stafford location marks Crimson Coward's second in northern Virginia. Crimson Coward intently curates quality at each aspect…
Popular Deli Known For Baked Potato Masterpieces Coming To Warrington Popular Deli Known For Baked Potato Masterpieces Coming To Warrington
Popular Deli Known For Baked Potato Masterpieces Coming To Warrington A popular fast-casual deli with locations across the US is adding another store to its Pennsylvania fleet. The third McAlister's location will be coming to Warrington Crossing, located at 60 Easton Road, in Warrington. As of last March, McAlister's operated more than 520 locations in 29 states. Founded in 1989, McAlister's offers hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, and their signature "ginormous spuds" — or loaded baked potatoes. We're talking romesco chicken, black Angus roast beef, veggie spud, or just plain spud. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference
Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference Burger-loving diners in Brookline will soon be able to get all the flavor without any animal products. PLNT Burger, a fast-casual chain specializing in plant-based American classics, is opening a new location in Brookline, slated to open in fall 2023.  The new eatery, which will be located at 297 Harvard Street, will be PLNT Burger's first brick-and-mortar store in Massachusetts.  PLNT Burger started inside a Whole Foods grocery store in Maryland and now has 14 locations, many of which still operate inside Whole Foods markets.  The chain has two other Massachusetts locations in the form …
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…
East Coast, Meet West: New Hyde Park Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco East Coast, Meet West: New Hyde Park Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco
East Coast, Meet West: New Hyde Park Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco A Mexican restaurant chain serving up “the best of the San Francisco taqueria experience” is already making a splash with customers days after opening its newest location on Long Island. Dos Toros Taqueria, located in New Hyde Park at 1624 Marcus Avenue, held its grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 19. It’s the brand’s 19th location in New York. The fast-casual Mission-style taqueria was founded by California brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer who, according to the company’s website, got a “rude awakening” when they arrived on the East Coast and realized “the same stuff simply wasn’t available.” …
Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken
Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken If you're looking to catch a rising star, look no further than Toastique Hoboken. The cafe chain's founder, Brianna Keefe, was named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" for food and drinks last year. Brianna Keefe.Provided Toastique's grand opening is on Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1450 Washington St. and 15th Street. The Hoboken franchise is owned by Jude Sangillo. With locations in Cape May County (Stone Harbor), Washington D.C., Virginia and Colorado, Toastique is a gourmet toast and juice bar. Toastique prioritizes fresh ingredients and combines the service of a fast-casual dining con…
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Location In Nassau County Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Location In Nassau County
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Location In Nassau County Lovers of all things pasta can soon get their fill with a popular eatery set to open its second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company in Farmingdale, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, will open Wednesday, Dec. 14, the company revealed. Earlier Report: Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County It will mark the second Nassau County location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noodles & Com…
New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations'
New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' A taste of Hawaii has arrived in the Hudson Valley. Westchester County eatery Pokémoto, located at 240 Main Street in White Plains, officially opened its doors in October 2022. It marked the company’s 29th location and first in New York, according to the restaurant’s website.  Those who have visited the Aloha State will no doubt recognize poke (pronounced POH-keh) as a native Hawaiian cuisine typically made up of diced fresh fish served over rice and topped with vegetables and sauces. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pokemoto® (…
Hot Chicken Chain Spices Up Route 17 Hot Chicken Chain Spices Up Route 17
Hot Chicken Chain Spices Up Route 17 A Virginia-based chicken joint is expanding to New Jersey with its first location planned for Route 17 in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. Hot Chickin Kitchn features a fast casual style and specializes in fried chicken items that are made to order. But what truly constitutes their namesake is their unique brand of premium hot sauces, each infused with a different type of pepper.  Earlier this year, Hot Chikin Kitchn announced earlier this year its plans to open 200 new locations around the country. The chain was founded in 2020 with its first location in Woodbridge, VA.  It's n…
Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain
Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain A North Jersey dad is pitching in to help expand a popular salad chain. Sloan Zuckerman, who lives in Tenafly with his family, is opening The Salad House in Englewood.  The chain has stores in Millburn, Morristown, Westfield, Montclair, Livingston, Ridgewood and Sparta. The Englewood store at 31 E. Palisade Ave. is already open. Founded in 2011 and franchising since 2017, Salad House is a health-conscious fast casual restaurant brand that serves up fresh, made-to-order customizable salad creations.  In addition to its various salad menu items, Salad House also offers grain bowls, sandwic…
Popular Fast-Casual Chicken Restaurant Opens In Morris County Popular Fast-Casual Chicken Restaurant Opens In Morris County
Popular Fast-Casual Chicken Restaurant Opens In Morris County A popular fast-casual chicken restaurant has opened a new location in Morris County. La Rosa Chicken & Grill on Dover Chester Road in Randolph held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, the township’s economic development committee said on social media. 🚨 Grand Opening Alert 🚨 La Rosa Chicken is opening! 🗓 April 21, 2022 ⏰ 10:00 am 🎀 ✂️ 10:30 am 📍 80 Dover Chester... Posted by Randolph Township Economic Development Committee on Thursday, April 7, 2022 Originally launched by Vincenzo Pugliese in Marlboro in 1994, La Rosa specializes in homest…
Owners Of Branford Restaurant Announce Plans To Close, Open New Eatery Owners Of Branford Restaurant Announce Plans To Close, Open New Eatery
Owners Of Branford Restaurant Announce Plans To Close, Open New Eatery The owners of a well-known vegan restaurant in Connecticut have announced plans to permanently close the eatery as they prepare to open a new restaurant. New Haven County restaurant G-Zen will officially close its doors on Saturday, April 30, after 11 years in business, according to an announcement from Chef Mark Shadle and Ami Beach. The owners said they will close the eatery, located at 2 East Main St. in Branford, as they prepare to open G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast Food in West Hartford, which they described as a fast-casual eatery with a brand-new vegan menu. "G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast…
Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Opens Suffolk County Location Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Opens Suffolk County Location
Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Opens Suffolk County Location A popular Mediterranean restaurant chain has opened its first location on Long Island. CAVA's first day of business in Melville was on Friday, Aug. 13. The restaurant is located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. CAVA Melville (our first Long Island location!) is now open. You can find us (and our pickled onions) at 834 Walt... Posted by CAVA on Friday, August 13, 2021 The chain operates 10 other locations in New York, along with locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Colorado, and more. The restaurant serves casual, customizable meals, such as grain bowls and salads.  Check out the …
Popular Mexican Eatery To Open Fourth Long Island Location Popular Mexican Eatery To Open Fourth Long Island Location
Popular Mexican Eatery To Open Fourth Long Island Location A fast-casual Mexican restaurant is planning to open a fourth Long Island location. The Guac Shop, which will be launching the new eatery in Wantagh, serves tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and quesadillas with interesting toppings like mango salsa and pineapple chili sauce. Among the proteins on the menu are chicken, shrimp, barbacoa (braised, shredded beef), carnitas (slow-roast pork), and turkey. Guac Shop opened in 2018 in Garden City. It also locations in Jericho and Seaford. The Guac Shop recently signed a long-term lease for its latest locale at 1161 Wantagh Avenue in Wanta…
NYC Restaurateur Brings Israeli Street Food To North Jersey NYC Restaurateur Brings Israeli Street Food To North Jersey
NYC Restaurateur Brings Israeli Street Food To North Jersey A New York City restaurateur is bringing an authentic Israeli restaurant to Essex County.  Sagi Ohayon, who was born and raised in Israel, is opening Chutzpah Kitchen in Maplewood this week. The menu will feature popular Middle Eastern sandwiches such as falafel, kufta and schnitzel. Chutzpah Kitchen will showcase modern takes on Middle-Eastern flavors with a shawarma spiced cauliflower, varying entrees, appetizers and more.  Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. Chutzpah is a Yiddish word that translates to audacity or boldness. The chutzpah of the flavors will t…
Fast Casual Burrito Joint Eyeing These Bergen, Passaic Towns For NJ Debut Fast Casual Burrito Joint Eyeing These Bergen, Passaic Towns For NJ Debut
Fast Casual Burrito Joint Eyeing These Bergen, Passaic Towns For NJ Debut A fast-casual burrito company with 70 locations across the U.S. is looking at locations in Bergen and Passaic counties for its New Jersey debut. Hot Head Burritos is hoping to open a store in Clifton and Paramus sometime next year, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice Monday. The Ohio-based company offers build-your-own burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, bowls and more. ALSO SEE: Bergen County Restaurant Openings Popular menu items range "from mild to wild," and include the mango Barbacoa, sweet habanero chicken and pork verde.  No word yet on specific locations. Click h…
Popular, Fast-Growing Burger Chain Opening Store In Hudson Valley Popular, Fast-Growing Burger Chain Opening Store In Hudson Valley
Popular, Fast-Growing Burger Chain Opening Store In Hudson Valley One of the nation’s fastest-growing and trendiest burger chains is getting closer to opening its doors in the Hudson Valley. Late in 2018, Burgerim announced that it would be opening a new location in Orange County off Temple Hill Road in New Windsor. According to a new report, new signs reading “Serving Soon” have been posted outside the building next to the new Bubbakoo’s Burritos. According to Burgerim, it is the fastest-growing franchise in the country, though it has reportedly faced bankruptcy difficulties and has closed multiple locations, Though as recently as last October, the resta…
Curry Restaurant Chain Coming To Hoboken, Newark Curry Restaurant Chain Coming To Hoboken, Newark
Curry Restaurant Chain Coming To Hoboken, Newark Curry Up Now, a fast-casual restaurant serving up the spicy south Indian staple with unique fusion-cuisine twists, is opening its newest New Jersey location in Hoboken before the end of the year, and there’s plans for a Newark location to open not long after that, spokespeople for the chain said in a statement. The Hoboken store will be located at 91 Washington St. and the Newark shop will be located at 58 Halsey St.  Curry Up Now began life as a food truck in 2009 operated by husband-and-wife team Akash and Rana Kapoor and has since expanded to three food trucks and seven fixed resta…
Chipotle Coming To Route 17 In Paramus Chipotle Coming To Route 17 In Paramus
Chipotle Coming To Route 17 In Paramus A new Chipotle store will be opening on Route 17 in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. This will be the fast-casual Mexican restaurant's third location in Paramus. It will be located on the southbound side of the highway in the same complex as Marshall's and BluePearl Pet Hospital. Menu options include burritos, tacos and bowls with the choice of steak, carnitas, chicken and baracao, veggies, salsa and guac. No word yet on opening date.
Popular Eatery Specializing In Mini Burgers Opens First Westchester Location Popular Eatery Specializing In Mini Burgers Opens First Westchester Location
Popular Eatery Specializing In Mini Burgers Opens First Westchester Location When you think about burgers, lamb and falafel, and turkey, don't exactly come to mind, especially when they are served on a small, no, not a slider, but small buns. But that's just what you will find at the new Burgerim that just opened its first Westchester location: small, think 2.8 ounces, burgers all of kinds. The brainchild of an Israeli company, Burgerim, whose new area location is on Route 1 in Mamaroneck, offers something for everyone in a fast, casual style atmosphere. The menu features of a variety of patties including falafel, turkey, grilled chicken, crispy chicken, salmon, la…
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor will be opening a location in Rockland County. While no leases have been signed, Bubbakoo's Burritos announced the Rockland restaurant (the exact location of which has not been announced) is among two development deals in the Empire State -- the other in Staten Island. Both are expected to open by summer of this year. The restaurant offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options. Those include fried chicken, ba…
Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Morris County Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Morris County
Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Morris County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor has opened a location in Morris County. Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located at 110 US 46 at Mount Olive's Village Green Shopping Plaza, the new restaurant is owned and operated by Jerry Finegan, who worked in construction for more than 30 years before joining on with Bubbakoo’s. The restaurant offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options.  Those include fried chicken, barbecue pork, Buffalo shrimp and grilled steak, as …
Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford
Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford Riding on the success of their White Plains restaurant,  the owners of Roasted are getting a grip on the Stamford market after almost two years in the downtown area. Roasted Food Co. began as a serious sandwich place and quickly morphed into a full-fledged fast-casual restaurant and bar, focusing on that same from-scratch philosophy, Chef Bill and Kristin Hall used in White Plains at the Melt Sandwich Shop. Kristin Hall was born and grew up in Newtown. The restaurant's concept starts with its namesake, a selection of meats and veggies that are roasted, cured, brined, smoked, or gr…
Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County
Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor has opened its 23rd store in Bergen County. Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located on Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options. Those include fried chicken, barbecue pork, Buffalo shrimp and grilled steak, as well as some more unusual flavors such as ghost pepper chicken and sriracha pork.  Vegetarian options include a bean-cheese-guacamole combo and batter-fried jalapeños. And, originals …
Ramen Restaurant To Open Inside Paramus H-Mart Ramen Restaurant To Open Inside Paramus H-Mart
Ramen Restaurant To Open Inside Paramus H-Mart A ramen noodle restaurant will be opening its third location inside the Paramus H-Mart sometime this month, according to its website. Big Bowls Little Plates -- with locations in Rutherford and Secaucus -- describes itself as a fast-casual, Asian-fusion noodle house with a Ramen concept. The eatery has both meat and veggie broths, along with some traditional and non-traditional plays on the classic noodle dish.  An exact opening date has not yet been scheduled.
POLL: IHOP Is Changing Its Name To IHOb -- But What's The 'B' Stand For? POLL: IHOP Is Changing Its Name To IHOb -- But What's The 'B' Stand For?
Poll: IHOP Is Changing Its Name To IHOb -- But What's The 'B' Stand For? Click here for an updated story: IHOP's Big Reveal: Restaurant Explains Why It Will Now Be Called IHOb Is the International House Of Pancakes having an identity crisis? America's beloved breakfast joint is changing its name to IHOb. CLICK HERE to find out what the B stands for.
Popular Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill Opening Location In Dutchess Popular Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill Opening Location In Dutchess
Popular Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill Opening Location In Dutchess A popular Mexican restaurant is coming to Dutchess. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill's ninth location will be opening the second week of June at 1110 Route 55 in Lagrangeville, which is across the street from McDonald’s and walking distance to Arlington High School. The restaurant prides itself on extensive menu comprised of signature items, as well as build your own burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, salads and more. Additionally, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and nut free options will be offered.  During the grand opening, every 50th customer will win a gift card for free burri…
Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck
Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill, with locations in New York and Connecticut, has responded to overwhelming demand for its popular fresh dishes with a new food truck program. The program is designed to bring its fast casual concept on the road. The new Salsa Fresca food truck complements the restaurant chain’s recent announcement of a franchise initiative to create 100 new stores within five years. The popular chain already has stores in Bedford Hills, Carmel, Cross River and Danbury. Hungry patrons will be able to track where the food truck will appear next on Salsa Fresca's Facebook, Twitter (…