Rosie Saferstein is a food writer for njmonthly.com, the Web site for New Jersey Monthly magazine. Her column "Table Hopping With Rosie" features New Jersey restaurant news, food event listings, information about New Jersey chefs, and a list of New Jersey restaurants that have recently opened or closed. The page is updated Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Openings
Gertrude’s, 7309 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor (609-823-3003).
Gyro House (takeout), 246 Kinderkamack Rd, Oradell (201-599-9299).
Joe’s Java, 302 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst (201-372-0250).
Melange @ Haddonfield, 18 Tanner St, Haddonfield (856-354-1333); BYO.
Mexicali Rose has reopened under new management at 10 Park St, Montclair (973-746-9005); BYO.
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5/11: A three-course dinner with live music will be held at the Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $60. For reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
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The following restaurants will be open on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11):
Arthur’s Landing, 1 Pershing Road at Port Imperial, Weehawken, will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu. 11:30 AM to 7 PM; $55 plus beverage, tax, and gratuity. A children’s menu (ages twelve and under) will also be available; $17.50. For reservations call 201-867-0777.
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Chefs on the Move
Neil Elsohn is the chef/owner of Gertrude’s, 7309 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor (609-823-3003).
Shadee Holden is the chef de cuisine at Melange @ Haddonfield, 18 Tanner St, Haddonfield 856-354-1333); BYO.
Joe Stoner is the executive chef at Mexicali Blues, 1409 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck (201-833-0011).
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Gary's Wine (and much more)
New Jersey’s largest wine market has opened. Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, 1308 Route 23 North, Wayne (973-633-3900), has 24,000 square feet for you to browse.
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Openings
Beacon on the Bay, 1 Willow St, Highlands (732-872-1450).
Indigo Smoke Q (previously known as Indigo Smoke), 387 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair (973-744-3440).
Perlin’s Kosher Vegetarian, 2442 Rt 38, Cherry Hill (856-755-1116).
Salt: A Gastropub, 109 Rt 206, Byram (973-347-7258).
Sushi Samurai, 57 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood (201-666-0990).
Vienna Inn, 920 W White Horse Pike, Galloway (609-965-0457).
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