RAVAL, JERSEY CITY
Owners of Satis in Jersey City have opened Raval, a tapas bar and restaurant at 136 Newark Avenue, Jersey City; 201-209-1099. Along with an extensive Spanish wine list and house-made sangrias, menu items include: tapas, small and large plates, cheeses and a five-course or seven course chef’s tasting along with some vegetarian options. Open daily.
SURF CITY, JERSEY CITY
Surf City, 1 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, has opened for the season. This restaurant and bar has indoor and outdoor waterfront dining as well as a sandy beach with fire pits. Parking is free. Phone: 201-516-9000.
OTHER RECENT NJ RESTAURANT OPENINGS
Bistro 46, 136 Main Street, Netcong (862-254-2244); BYO. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday; dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.
Borghi’s Restaurant By The Bay, 8128 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor (609-961-3899). Open for breakfast, 7 to 11 AM and dinner, 5 to 10 PM weekends till June 26 when they will be open daily.
Lenny’s House of Pizza, with locations in Flemington and Hillsborough has opened at 27 Old Hwy 22, Clinton (908-238-1010); BYO.
Thin Grandma pizza and thick crust square pie are a few of the offerings at Little Guyz Pizza, 302 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst (201-528-7855); BYO.
A franchise offering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, Pure Pita, has opened at 446 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair (973-893-5003).
Totowa Steak House, 400 Minnisink Rd, Totowa (973-638-1404).
CLOSINGS
The Original Pancake House, Fort Lee
If you hear of a restaurant opening or closing e-mail me at [email protected].