Celebrity Chef David Burke Partners In Maplewood-South Orange Restaurant, Revamps Menu

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Celebrity Chef David Burke became the managing partner this month 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.

Burke now owns or co-owns eight restaurants in New Jersey.

"Fox & Falcon By David Burke" will hold an official ribbon cutting Friday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.

"Many fans will recall his highly successful reign at Orange Lawn Tennis Club, where his Orange Lawn by David Burke opened in early 2019," said a release. That restaurant closed due to the pandemic.

“We are very excited to be back in town and are happy to see many familiar faces again at The Fox & Falcon,” said Burke. "We’ve already revamped the menu and have some fun plans ahead that I know will be a hit in this lively community. "

He added, "The Fox has been around for a few years and has a super tavern vibe similar to our flagship David Burke Tavern in New York City or The GOAT by David Burke in Union Beach.”

Four Bars And Several Rooms

The Fox & Falcon offers four bars and several rooms, each reflecting a different personality and purpose.

Guests can choose from “The Snug," a traditional Irish pub setting at the street-level serving casual pub fare, to the Essex Bar and dining room located on the main level. In addition to the new main Modern American menu, it will also offer a sushi and dumpling menu.

There will also be activities like Trivia nights, comedy shows, and live music.

The Fox & Falcon is located in the South Orange business district, steps from the train station and a short drive from Seton Hall University and SOPAC.

“I’m very excited to bring Chef Burke to The Fox & Falcon,” said Matt McCusker, the original investor and owner. “The David Burke Hospitality Management team has an excellent record in New Jersey and beyond of owning and operating top-notch, full-service restaurants."

A new outdoor sign, The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, will be installed in March.

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke tavern menu is Modern American with Chef Burke’s signature popovers served steaming hot lobster dumplings, clothesline bacon, and various cuts of his famous U.S. patented Pink Himalayan Salt Aged Beef.

"Chef Burke is known to utilize a hands-on style, so expect to see him walking the rooms and popping in and out of the kitchen during the evening," representatives noted.

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