BURGER WALLA, NEWARK
Halsey Street has just gotten spicier with the opening of Burger Walla, 47 Halsey St, Newark (862-259-2552). This burger joint with a twist has a comprehensive menu that blends the hamburger, an American staple, with the enticing accouterments of Indian cuisine. Patrons can choose from burgers such as beef, chicken infused with cilantro chutney, lamb infused with mint chutney, veggie with masala spices, and shrimp. Toppings include cheese, a variety of chiles and sauces such as “Walla” sauce, Masala ketchup and much more. Try the hand-cut and double-fried fries or the curried cauliflower and chickpeas that are oven roasted with onions and spices and pan fried to order. An arugula and spinach salad is available for those who want something simpler, as are hot dogs, wings (Buffalo, sweet mango tamarind style or vindaloo) and samosas. Don’t fill up as sweet parathas with a variety of toppings like cookies and homemade desserts are available. If you find another “Indian burger” restaurant, outside of India, let me know.
Burger Walla
47 Halsey Street
Newark
862-259-2552
OTHER OPENINGS
1 Republik, a sports bar, has opened at 26 Ridge Road, North Arlington (201-628-2494). There is also a location in Hoboken.
Alps Diner, 1420 Rt 23 N, Wayne (973-305-0033).
Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas and, of course, pizza is available at the newly opened Black Oven Wood Fired Pizza located at 140 Newark-Pompton Turnpike (Rt 23), Little Falls (973-837-6836); BYO.
Eastern Bistro, offering chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine, has opened at 891 Cranbury South River Road, Jamesburg (732-992-5134); BYO.
La Isla Latin Restaurant and Bar, 35 Moonachie Rd, Moonachie (201-440-0437); BYO.
Mizuki Hibachi & Asian Bistro, 2007 Rt 35, Wall Township (848-469-8555).
Mulberry Street Café, an Italian restaurant, sandwich shop, and café, has opened at 10 North Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick (973-660-1444). Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Palm Thai Restaurant, has opened at 75 Main St, Madison (973-845-2963); BYO.
Park & Sixth has moved from 364 Grove St to 279 Grove St, Jersey City (201-918-6072).
Pizza is on the menu at Porta, a new restaurant located at 135 Newark Ave, Jersey City, which has been opened by the Smith Group, which also owns Porta in Asbury Park and The Monk Room in Newark. Other menu items include salads, appetizers and pasta (201-544-5199).
Rice Factory, offering Thai- and Asian-fusion cuisine, has opened at 268 Ryders Lane, Milltown (732-543-2626); BYO.
W’S Bar & Grill, 20 Elm St, Oakland (201-651-0005).
CLOSINGS
Burger Deluxe, Wayne
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, Clifton
The Laurel, Maplewood.
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