THE OFFICE TAVERN GRILL, MORRISTOWN
After a complete gut renovation and a brand new design, The Office Tavern Grill has reopened at 3 South Street, Morristown (973-285-0220). The two-story, 176 seat restaurant has an outdoor patio area, private dining room, open kitchen and a balcony overlooking the two-story bar, which serves 40 craft beer selections. The menu features American fare with a modern twist with appetizers such as ginger-beer -infused deviled eggs, homemade truffled tater tots and sweet potato nachos with apple butter, and BBQ pulled pork. There is a raw bar, salads made from locally sourced ingredients, tavern-style entrees such as braised short ribs, steaks and chicken made on the in-house rotisserie. A stone-fired, 800-degree oven produces flat breads, desserts and other items.
LOOKING AHEAD, RAVAL, JERSEY CITY
The space at 136 Newark Ave, Jersey City, which was formerly Synergy Gym, has been purchased by the owners of Satis, Jersey City. Co-owner Michael Garcia told Table Hopping With Rosie that construction is set to begin this month and the new restaurant’s name will be RAVAL after the trendy, art-, music- and food-driven neighborhood of Barcelona. The menu will feature Spanish tapas, sangrias and much more under the direction of Mike Fiorianti, who is also executive chef of Satis. Read about our last visit to Satis.
OTHER OPENINGS
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta has opened at 246 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex (732-667-7711); BYO.
Burgers, fries, salads and shakes are on the menu at the newly opened Black Rebel Burger located at 525 Moonachie Ave, Wood-Ridge (201-933-6400); BYO.
Blossom Asian Bistro, featuring sushi, appetizers and cooked dinner entrees, has opened at 641 Shunpike Road, Chatham Township (973-377-8880); BYO.
Boca Café & Bakery, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert, has opened at 313 Washington Ave, Belleville (973-302-4005).
Spring Lake Tap House, 810 Rt 71, Spring Lake Heights (732-282-1530), features pour-your-own draft tables, 24 draft beers, a 14-bottle wine menu, and an extensive specialty cocktail menu.
A takeout only restaurant, Thai Kitchen By Yada, has opened at 48 West Church St, Bergenfield (201-374-2362). Closed Mondays.
Tiny Elephant, café, bakery and catering, serving breakfast and lunch, has opened at 54 Fairfield St, Montclair (973-774-7252). Cooking parties for children and adults are also being offered.
CLOSINGS
McCormick & Schmick’s, Cherry Hill
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