5 North Jersey Restaurants That Announced Openings In February 2023

NORTH JERSEY, NJ — From Madison to Hoboken to Maplewood-South Orange, several new restaurants announced openings or reopenings in New Jersey during February 2023.

Celebrity Chef David Burke added an eighth New Jersey restaurant to his list of eateries he owns or co-owns, and several other venues announced their debuts in the last six weeks.

Planning to do a little foodie tour or heading back to the Garden State after a visit to Manhattan? Here are five places to try nearby.

5 Recent Restaurant Openings And Announcements

1. Fox & Falcon by David Burke, South Orange

In February, Jersey-based chef David Burke became the managing partner in Fox & Falcon restaurant, which will now be known as Fox & Falcon by David Burke. Burke has already revamped the menu and will make other changes to the South Orange eatery, which has several themed rooms and bars. Find out more here.

2. Delicias de Lore, Raritan

Ana Lorena Chaves learned to cook from her mom and has shared her Costa Rican recipes with family and friends. She and her Bridgewater family announced they would open Delicias de Lore in Raritan last month. Find out more here.

3. NAYA Middle Eastern Counter & Grill, Paramus

A new Middle Eastern restaurant in Bergen County will offer dishes from roasted beef to chicken shawarma to rice bowls starting this weekend, March 3-5. The grand opening is billed as a "festival" and will include some complimentary dishes. Find out more about NAYA Middle Eastern Counter & Grill here.

4. The Hidden Chickpea, Madison

The Hidden Chickpea opened in Madison recently, serving vegetarian and vegan food in a fast-casual setting. Try their healthy, plant-based dishes in a Main Street location formerly occupied by Slamwich Scratch Kitchen. Find out more about the Hidden Chickpea here.

5. Wing It On, West Orange

Wing it On recently announced its second New Jersey location, this one in the Edison Lofts building in West Orange. There's also a site in Linden. Check out their wings, dumplings, and an array of sauces. The menu is here.

More Restaurant News: Hoboken, Livingston, MIllburn, Secaucus

• Jerrell's Betr Brgr, a Black-owned SoHo vegan eatery, announced it's coming to Hoboken's Washington Street this year. Find out more here.
• Kpot Korean BBQ restaurant says it's coming soon to Secaucus. Find out more here.
• Rolls And Curries of Millburn opened up a dessert popup at a restaurant last month in Livingston. Read more here.

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