
Artazu Bakery Cafe in Montclair offers a selection of pastries, desserts, cakes and empanadas. Photo: Jacqueline Mroz
Opening
Artazu Bakery Cafe, Montclair
The newest spot by the owners of the popular Argentine/Uruguayan cafe Rombiolo in Bloomfield, this bakery/café is right near the Watchung train station—perfect for commuters. Enjoy their pastries with dulce de leche, desserts, cakes and empanadas.
6 Depot Square
Ugly Dumpling, Morris Plains
The chain inspired by the flavors of Shanghai street food is opening a new spot at Briarcliff Commons in Morris Plains. It serves soup dumplings as well as wontons, noodles and more. There are also locations in Edison and Holmdel.
Olive Tree, Cresskill
This new spot offers Mediterranean cuisine, including salads, calamari, hummus, kebabs and kofte. Online ordering is available.
Closing
Perkins, Forked River
The restaurant reportedly shut down on October 2. There was no reason posted as to why it closed.
Mister C’s Beach Bistro, Allenhurst
This popular beachfront restaurant is shuttering. Its last day will be Sunday, October 20. The owners said they always planned to close the spot when the building’s lease came to an end.
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