De Novo European Pub is introducing a covered patio with a walnut bar just outside the restaurant at the Upper Montclair Train Station. The new space—with room for 30 additional guests—will open mid-April, weather permitting. Some lighter selections that will be added to the menu include: homemade tagliolini with tomato fondue and sweetened garlic; pan-seared salmon topped with jumbo lump crab cake with a moroccan glaze; and octopus carpaccio. De Novo’s homemade gelato in tempting flavors such as fresh spearmint and the cast-iron skillet chocolate brownie topped with salted caramel gelato will also be available. The restaurant is now closed on Mondays; open Tuesday through Saturday from noon and Sunday from 4 PM. The bar is open until 1:30 AM Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations: 973-893-5008.
RECENT OPENINGS
Ainsworth Hoboken is open for brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails at 310 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken (201-716-7070). The New Jersey-sourced produce and Garden State-inspired menu includes: salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches and a raw bar during happy hour. A selection of over 100 NJ beers and wines are also available. The Ainsworth Hoboken is the fourth location of the brand, with others in Manhattan (Chelsea and Gramercy) and Las Vegas.
Asalt and Buttery, a bakeshop, known for their French macarons in 20 flavors, has moved from Little Falls to 346 Bloomfiled Avenue, Caldwell (973-638-1919).
Regular and bubble teas, gelato, ramen and dumplings are offered at the newly opened Babo Teahouse at 102 Walnut Street, Montclair (973-893 5221).
Blue Salt Culinary, a catering company, has opened at 30 S Doughty Avenue, Unit 6 Somerville (908-393-6880).
Chef Lance Knowling, who previously owned Indigo Smoke and Indigo Kitchen in Montclair and Indigo Kitchen & Bar in Maplewood has opened Blujeen at 2143 Fredrick Douglass Boulevard, New York City (212-256-1073).
Bop N Sushi, 441 Broadway, Westwood (201-722-8687); BYO. Open daily.
Creative Confections, a bakery has opened at 206 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair (973-476-0370).
Kids east free on Sundays and free ice cream is served daily at the newly opened Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a franchise, at 77 Tices Lane, East Brunswick (732-479-1950). Along with pit-smoked meats, home-style sides such as barbecue beans, coleslaw, mac & cheese and fried okra as well as sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads and desserts are on the menu.
Green Dragon, offering Asian cuisine and a sushi bar, has opened at 19-01 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn (201-773-8395); BYO.
El Sol Mexican Restaurant, 304 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park (732-435-0191); BYO.
LoLo, a healthy café offering vegan, gluten-free options has opened at 528 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City.
Mershina’s, previously known as Sandwich Designs, has opened at 185 Humphrey Street Englewood (201-227-9700). Open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Schooners Fishery, 571 Rt 36, Belford (732-769-2166); BYO. Owner is Jay Schnoor, a fourth-generation fisherman whose family has been serving the seafood industry in the Belford area since 1888. Open daily from 11 AM.
RECENT CLOSINGS
JuiceWell, Jersey City
Midland Thai Kitchen, Midland Park
Whiskey Café, Lyndhurst has closed and the establishment has been sold to new owners.
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