NJ's 1st Sticky's Finger Joint Opens In Paramus

PARAMUS, NJ — New Jersey's first Sticky's Finger Joint is open.

The restaurant is at the Outlets at Bergen Town Center. A soft opening was Wednesday. The restaurant is open limited hours until the grand opening on May 31.

It is Sticky's first New Jersey location and eighth overall. There are seven others in New York City, six in Manhattan in one in Brooklyn. The first location opened in 2012.

Sticky's bills itself as "New York City's finest gourmet chicken finger restaurant," serving fresh chicken that is free of antibiotics and hormones. It also serves chicken poppers, sandwiches, and salads.

Sticky's menu includes 18 different sauces, including, Nashville numb, sassy BBQ, sunny mustard, and buttermilk baby ranch.

"We're a New York City business that is trying to translate the experience in New York City in a suburban setting, and we thought Paramus would be a great market where this would resonate," said founder and owner Jon Sherman. "We wanted to go somewhere where there is a density of people and North Jersey, particularly Paramus, resonates with the urban nature of New York City."

Sticky's restaurants have and urban vibe to them and are adored with murals created by local graffiti artists. High-energy music is played in the restaurants and the staff are trained to engage with customers.

The restaurant will offer $1 chicken and fry baskets at the grand opening.

"We're excited to put it to the test in Paramus," Sherman said.

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