Open as a temporary pop-up since late December, Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, has opened in its permanent location at 601 Rt 206, Hillsborough (908-431-5515). With stores in Wayne, Madison and Bernardsville, this is owner Gary Fisch’s fourth location.
MONTY’S PUBLIC HOUSE COMING SOON TO JERSEY CITY
Monty’s Public House, with a 7,000-square-foot bar, will open soon at 130 Newark Avenue, Jersey City (732-890-4591). Along with twelve TV’s the sports pub will feature a modern menu, along twists on classic bar foods using locally sourced ingredients. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3 to 7 PM and late-night dining is also offered.
OTHER NJ RESTAURANT OPENINGS
Greek cuisine is offered at Apella Greek Taverna, which has opened at 78 Rt 35, Eatontown (848-208-2663); BYO.
Aurelio’s Cocina Latina, featuring Guatemalan and Mexican food, has opened at 44 Leigh Avenue, Princeton (609-924-3540); BYO.
Blu Bistro & Bar, offering casual dining, has opened at 141 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank (732-268-8555). The menu is divided into Earth, Odds & Ends, Fin, Feet and Pie’s.
Duffinetti’s Restaurant & Lounge has opened at 4600 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood (609-522-0002).
Eros Café, a restaurant and pizzeria, previously in Rutherford, has reopened at 168 Union Avenue, East Rutherford (201-460-1460); BYO.
Hao Sushi and Seafood Buffet, 1373 Rt 35, Middletown (732-671-8666).
Honeygrow, featuring stir-fry salads and smoothies, has opened at Ellisburg Shopping Center, 1588 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill (856-520-8122).
La Isla Restaurant, a Cuban/Latin American restaurant, has opened its second location at 25 12th Street, Hoboken (201-659-6090); full bar.
Mara’s Cafe & Bakery, 9 W South Orange Avenue, South Orange (973-762-8100).
Crisp-crusted pizza, seafood cooked on a wood-fired grill, small plates, craft beer and specialty cocktails are featured at Social 37, 2 Route 37 W, Unit B2, Toms River (732-202-3737).
We have another reason to go to Hoboken as Stuffed Cupcakes, our favorite, will be opening at 1401 Hudson Street. Can’t make it to Hoboken? There are locations in Nutley, Totowa and Endicott, NY. Watch Table Hopping With Rosie for updates.
Tiffin Indian Restaurant, with locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has opened at 249 Rt. 10 in East Hanover where Saffron was previously located (862-701-5425); BYO.
CLOSINGS
Big Stash’s, a Polish restaurant in Linden has closed.
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