Maplewood Restaurant Update: Second Location For Chutzpah; Luna Stella's New Chef

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A Maplewood man's local restaurant has become known for serving classic Middle Eastern dishes — from homemade ShakShuka to hummus and pita platters — with a side of "chutzpah." And now he'll open a second one in a nearby town.

Chutzpah Kitchen in Maplewood is set to open a second location in spring Downtown Westfield in spring.

The restaurant originated in Maplewood and was conceived by Sagi Ohayon, who was born and raised in Israel. He now calls Maplewood home. Find out more here: New Restaurant Has Some Chutzpah.

Celebrated Chef

In other Maplewood restaurant news, Luna Stella in Maplewood will reopen with a celebrated new chef, Klaus Kronsteiner, according to the Record. Read more about that here.

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