Middle Eastern Grill to Offer Free Items in Paramus; Other Dining News

Plus: There's a new Asian grocery store at American Dream, and Hillsdale is welcoming a Mediterranean restaurant.

NAYA Middle Eastern grill
NAYA, a Middle Eastern grill, opens in Paramus on March 3. Photo courtesy of NAYA

Restaurant Openings:

NAYA, Paramus

This Middle Eastern grill—featuring build-your-own bowls, salads, rolls and pitas—is set to open Friday, March 3. To celebrate, the location is offering complimentary bowls and rolls through Sunday, and 50 percent off all food the following week. With numerous locations in Manhattan, this is NAYA’s first in New Jersey.
305 NJ-17, Paramus; 201-581-2192

H Mart, East Rutherford

One of the nation’s favorite Asian grocery retailers just got bigger. The chain’s ninth location in the state debuted in the American Dream mall this month. Located on Level 1 of Court A, H Mart offers Asian foods, fresh produce and imported goods. It’s going to be open seven days a week.
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford; 833-263-7326

The Loaded Spoon, Freehold

Opening March 17, Loaded Spoon is slated to serve American classics, innovative cocktails and desserts. The menu includes potato croquettes, cauliflower steak frites, lobster baked fusilli, burrata-stuffed meatballs, pistachio espresso martinis and a brown-butter old fashioned. The restaurant is accepting reservations, starting with March 17 at 5 pm.
108 Schanck Road, Freehold; 732-813-8700

Atlantis, Hillsdale

Hillsdale is welcoming a brand-new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. The menu offers grilled octopus, kebabs, red snapper, falafel and shakshuka. Guests may dine in or order takeout online.
321 Broadway, Hillsdale; 201-383-0132


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