Michelin-Starred Chef Leading Omakase Restaurant in Rutherford; More Food News

Plus: Burger Heights comes to Bergen County, while Tesoro Macaron Company closes its Collingswood location.

Butterfish in Rutherford
Butterfish in Rutherford Photo: Courtesy of Butterfish

Openings

Butterfish, Rutherford

This new sushi restaurant says it flies in the freshest fish daily from Japan and provides a Michelin-quality sushi experience in New Jersey. Led by Michelin-starred chef Jeffry Undiarto, Butterfish offers an omakase-style dining experience. Guests can enjoy meticulously crafted multi-course menus. Reservations are available on Resy.

Bao Mama, Cherry Hill

This new restaurant specializes in handmade bao (steamed buns with fillings), dumplings, noodle dishes and teas.

Santucci’s Pizza, Cherry Hill

The Philly-famous pizzeria known for its square pies, made with the sauce above the cheese, has opened in Cherry Hill. It recently launched a location in Brigantine, and is working on expanding to Deptford and Haddonfield. The family-owned restaurant was founded in Philadelphia in 1959.

Burger Heights, Hasbrouck Heights

In addition to burgers, Burger Heights offers Philly cheesesteaks. Everything is made with meat from New Jersey.

Just Salad, Clifton

The NYC-based fast-casual chain has opened in Clifton. It’s Passaic County’s second location and New Jersey’s ninth. The menu offers more than a dozen salads, plus wraps, warm bowls, soups and smoothies. There are seasonal options and “earth-friendly” salads touted as having low-carbon footprints. Guests who purchase a reusable bowl will receive a free topping with each salad order.

Closings

Tesoro Macaron Company

The bakery’s Collingswood location is closing just months after expanding. Its flagship location in Swedesboro will remain open.


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