South Orange Welcomes Beer Garden; Other Dining News

Plus: TikTok influencers are opening an Italian restaurant in Dumont, while Edgewater is saying farewell to a long-standing pizzeria.

Village Hall
An outdoor/indoor beer garden has opened in South Orange. Photo courtesy of Ricky D’Corella

Restaurant Openings:

Village Hall Tavern & Beer Garden, South Orange

Landmark Hospitality Group’s newest space includes a Manhattan tavern–inspired restaurant and bar, an outdoor/indoor beer garden, an outdoor patio with fire pits, and an upstairs event space. The beer garden, open now, features 40+ beers on tap and German-inspired fare. Village Hall Tavern is set to open on November 30.
101 South Orange Avenue, South Orange; 973-996-8969

Da Mimmo, Dumont

TikTok influencers Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante recently announced the opening of their own Italian restaurant in honor of their late great-uncle, Dominic Rizzi. The restaurant will feature Italian classics with a twist, brick-oven pizza, house-made mozzarella, pastries and more. Doors open November 22; the grand opening is December 4.
132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont; 201-367-9648

Marketplace, Teaneck

This addition to the Glenpointe corporate campus includes themed stations: Daily Grind, Flour Shop, Choc-A-Lot, Some Like It Cold and Drink Up. Offerings include sandwiches, coffees, made-to-order salads, housemade ice cream and other treats. Marketplace is open daily for lunch and dinner.
400 Frank W Blurr Boulevard (The Atrium at Glenpointe), Teaneck; 201-357-4773

Restaurant Closings:

Brooklyn’s Pizzeria, Edgewater

After 25 years, this Edgewater essential is closing its doors. The announcement came on the restaurant’s website, which stated that the last day will be November 26. The eatery encourages guests to visit its remaining locations in Ridgewood and Hackensack.


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