Talula’s, a new restaurant, bar, and bakery offering dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients has opened at 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park; (732-455-3003). Signature dishes include: sourdough and other fresh breads by baker Josh Stewart, pizzas and toasts with seasonal and sometimes unexpected toppings, handmade pastas and big salads with some vegan, gluten free and vegetarian items available. All of Talula’s breads are baked fresh in-house every morning using organic and locally sourced grains from a mill in upstate New York. Pure water from their custom filtration system aids in the wild fermentation process of their sourdough breads and pizza dough. Their full bar offers local craft beers on tap, a few domestic bottles and cans, house wines on tap, a handcrafted cocktail menu incorporating daily shrubs, a wine list, Boylan all-natural sodas and Irving Farm espresso drinks. Talula’s is open daily for brunch, lunch and dinner as well as late night on Friday and Saturday.
OTHER OPENINGS
Anderson’s 1949, has opened at 39 Glenridge Ave, Montclair (973-655-1949). The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for brunch.
Bar One Public House, a sports bar that offers burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches and fries, has opened at 560 Fairview Ave, Fairview (201-941-2271).
Brasserie Brandman, a modern American restaurant, has opened at 103 Spring Valley Road, Park Ridge (201-746-9990). Menu items include zucchini chips; organic Tuscan kale salad; wild salmon; vegetable buckwheat crepe; veal Milanese: bone-in prime rib eye and a burger made with Pat La Frieda short rib beef blend. The restaurant is located in a 100-year-old building (formerly Valentino’s), and has been completely restored.
Esposito’s Specialty Italian Deli, featuring pizza, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and much more, has opened at 504 Livingston St, Norwood (201-660-7845).
Giovanna’s Café, 19 East Main St, Ramsey, has opened for breakfast and lunch (201-825-5835).
The Grand Wine Bar & Karaoke, 42 Broad Ave, Palisades Park (201-840-0200).
Miss Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant, has opened at 3333 Rt 9 N, Freehold (732-462-7497); BYO.
Panello, featuring brick-oven pizza, has opened at 720 Monroe St, Hoboken (201-683-4734); BYO.
Porto Wood Burning Pizza & Pasta, offering classic Neapolitan pies and fried pizza, has opened at 8921 Old River Road, North Bergen (201-941-7107); BYO.
Stingray Lounge, a restaurant that serves oysters and fresh seafood, has opened at 1210 Washington St, Hoboken (201-683-6030).
Tiffin Bistro, an Indian restaurant, has opened at 300 White Horse Road, Voorhees (856-888-2775).
CLOSINGS
Gilly’s, Pompton Plains
The Merchant, Jersey City.
Pamir, Morristown. Their webpage has the following announcement: “It is bittersweet for me to announce that my family and I will embark on an exciting new adventure as we move to Florida this Fall. I’d like to thank you for allowing my family to serve you for over 25 years in Morristown! In the process, many of you have become like family yourselves. It has been a privilege to share so many beautiful experiences with you at Pamir. You will always be in our hearts. Peace and God bless. Below is my personal e-mail address if you would like to reach me: [email protected]”
Tomato Factory, Milltown