Openings

Gai Chicken and Rice, Cherry Hill 

Expanding from Manhattan, Gai is a fast-casual Thai restaurant that specializes in, of course, chicken dishes. Choose from salads, bowls, tenders and wings.
843 Cooper Landing Road

Maru Sushi, Ridgewood

Ridgewood’s latest sushi spot combines culinary artistry with rustic-chic decor. The menu includes classic sushi rolls, rice bowls, a la carte seafood and meat dishes, plus miso soup and salad, served with most meals.
94 North Maple Avenue 

Marcus Live!, East Rutherford 

Located in the American Dream mall, this vibrant eatery showcases the work of owner and chef Marcus Samuelsson, a world-renowned chef/restaurateur with an extensive résumé and palate, and a frequent judge on shows like Chopped and Iron Chef. The menu at Marcus Live! ranges from seafood and burgers to cornbread and pizza, and includes a vast libations selection.
1 American Dream Way

Violante’s Meat Market, Nutley

This Italian butcher shop and market has been around since 1969, when it first opened in Bloomfield. Having now reopened just a few miles away in Nutley, Violante’s Meat Market is back to selling fresh cuts—plus pastries, bread and Italian goods.
105 Franklin Avenue

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