Openings

Hef’s Hut, Vernon

Hef’s Hut, the bar and grill at the Great Gorge Golf Club, recently reopened with a revamped interior and menu. The eatery–which is open to anyone, not just golfers—offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and boasts a wide view of Vernon Valley. An upgraded menu includes Philly cheesesteaks, Texas lollipops (smoked bratwurst bites wrapped in bacon), and quarry steaks. The specialty cocktail menu has also been updated.
414 County Road 517

vPho, Westfield

vPho is the second culinary endeavor by the team behind Saigon Cafe in Millburn. The new Vietnamese eatery offers vegan, seafood or meat pho, plus various soups, rice dishes, box specials and desserts. Beverages include milk tea and Vietnamese coffee.
415 Westfield Avenue

New York Fries, Jersey City

Located on the third floor of the Newport Centre mall, this premium French fry chain—which opened its first Jersey location in Edison earlier this year—is known for its loaded fries and poutine. Some fry offerings include pulled pork poutine, flamin’ bacon, nacho, chili and veggie. The same toppings can be loaded onto hotdogs. Plain old fries are available, too. Dipping sauces come on the side.
30 Mall Drive West

Pizza Pazza, Haddonfield

Downtown Haddonfield’s newest pizzeria serves 12-inch Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas—plus antipasti, pizza rolls and calzones—in its elegant dining space. Pasta dishes and sandwiches are available for lunch. The eatery is BYO and offers takeout. It replaces what was formerly Pizza Crime, which closed in January.
139 Kings Highway East

Raising Cane’s, Deptford

The highly popular chicken-finger chain opened another South Jersey location last week. Raising Cane’s specializes in box combos, comprised of chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, a fountain beverage and the famous Cane’s sauce.
1860 Deptford Center Road

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