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Business & Restaurants In Essex County: 2024 Year In Review
What new spots opened in Essex County? Catch up with the year's comings-and-goings here.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — What new businesses and restaurants opened in Essex County last year? Catch up with some of 2024’s new spots below.
Father And Son Open Restaurant On Bloomfield, East Orange Border
A new Caribbean restaurant and bar opened its doors on the border of Bloomfield and East Orange: Bacchanal Junction.
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Wu-Tang Rapper’s Weed Dispensary Opens In Newark
Raekwon, Charlamagne Tha God and Bakari Sellers will host the grand opening of Hashstoria in New Jersey.
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Popular West Orange Wedding Spot May Be Reborn After Closing Last Year
When The Manor closed its doors, it left the town's reputation as a wedding hotspot in jeopardy. Now, a new business may take up the mantle.
Montclair Brewery Is Expanding To East Orange With New Location
The Essex County brewery's success over the past six years has forced it to evolve. Here's the plan for its new location.
Former Steakhouse Reborn As New Restaurant In Nutley: The Hudson Rose
The Hudson Rose will be opening later this summer in Nutley. Here's what to expect at the former home of the Franklin Steakhouse.
Wonder ‘Food Hall’ Opens In Livingston (See List Of Restaurants)
Essex County foodies who have a hard time deciding what to order can hedge their bets at a new "food hall" that opened in Livingston.
Bivio Pizzeria Napoletana – a well-known restaurant that closed its doors in 2022 – is reopening under a new owner.
Eataly Opens First NJ Store, Restaurant At Short Hills Mall
A grand opening event is scheduled for Eataly's new store at The Mall at Short Hills. Here's what you'll find inside.
New French Preschool In Essex County Is ‘Dream Come To Fruition’
The new preschool will give toddlers a place to explore their curiosity for the French language and culture.
QuickChek Opens In Belleville With Outdoor Seating, 50+ Parking Spaces
The new QuickChek convenience store in Belleville will be open from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m., seven days a week.
Famed ‘Iron Chef’ Lends His Celebrity To New Restaurant In North Jersey
A Japanese restaurant that showcases the culinary talents of famed "Iron Chef" Masaharu Morimoto will soon launch in Montclair.
New Restaurant Opens In West Orange: Castle Rock Bar & Grill
Castle Rock Bar & Grill is located at 440 Main Street, at the space formerly occupied by the Oak Barrel Pub.
New Jersey’s Newest Burlington Store Nears Opening Day In Essex County
The company formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory will be holding a grand opening for its latest location.
Long-Awaited Lidl Supermarket Opens In Livingston
It's finally here, Livingston: a new Lidl supermarket.
New Montclair Restaurant Features ‘Reimagined Iberian Cuisine’
Tasca will open its doors in Montclair this weekend, offering a "a fresh take on Portuguese and Spanish flavors."
Construction On New Supermarket In The Caldwells Is Underway
The march towards a "state-of-the-art" ShopRite has begun in West Caldwell. Here's when it will be finished.

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