Stuffed Cupcakes has opened at 1401 Hudson Street, Hoboken (201-693-7086). Cupcake options include chocolate overload; vanilla classic; Anna Banana, stuffed with strawberry mousse and topped with strawberry whipped cream and a banana chip; De Lime in De Coconut with lime custard topped with lime whipped cream and shredded coconut; and our favorite, red-velvet cupcake stuffed with vanilla mousse and topped with cream-cheese frosting. Can’t decide? Assortment packs are available.
OTHER NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT OPENINGS
Antimo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1275 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph (973-933-2929); BYO.
Bachi 197, a fast-food restaurant offering stir-fry teriyaki, sliders and Belgian fries with dipping sauces, has opened at 197 Hackensack Street in Wood-Ridge (201-728-4828).
Cheng Du Style, previously Golden Cantonese, has opened under a new name with new ownership, at 19 Rt 22, Greenbrook (732-752-2100).
Chocolate Works, a franchise that sells candy and nuts, has opened at 16-31 Rt 208, Fair Lawn (201-475-5679).
Cucina 355 Ristorante & Pizza, 355 Franklin Avenue, Nutley (973-798-4500); BYO.
Falls Creamery, whose ice cream comes from Giffords located in Skowhegan, Maine (one of my favorite but hard to find brands), has opened at 11 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls (973-339-9424). Open daily from 11:30 AM.
Flaming Pit Barbecue, 1311 Madison Hill Road, Rahway ( 848-467-4402)
Fusion Empanada, with a location in Hackensack, has opened at 706 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair (973-707-7174); BYO. Along with empanadas the restaurant serves appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Porcini Italian Restaurant, 168 Bay Avenue, Highlands (732-291-3080); BYO. Menu items include mushroom fettuccini; seafood fra divolo; pork osso buco; and pan-seared sea scallops. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Sonoma Bistro, offering New American cuisine in a casual bistro setting, has opened at 59 Park Avenue, Rutherford (201-935-7000); BYO. Open daily for brunch and dinner.
South House Bar & Restaurant, featuring Southern food, has opened at 149 Newark Avenue, Jersey City (201-209-1318).
South Rio, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner has opened at 120 S Warren Street, Trenton (609-989-7900).
CLOSINGS
The Big Easy, Trenton
Epic America, Wayne
Fig Tree, Hoboken
J Hinari Sushi, Morristown
Slider Street, Hoboken
If you hear of a restaurant opening or closing e-mail me at [email protected].