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Openings
Wonder, Cherry Hill and various locations
Wonder—an upscale dining hall that features dishes from acclaimed chefs and eateries, and allows customers to order from many restaurants at once—plans to launch seven more locations in New Jersey this spring and summer. The Cherry Hill location has opened, and halls will follow in Brick, Jersey City, Toms River, Shrewsbury, Woodbridge and Mount Laurel.
Food from Wonder is made to order and delivered within 30 minutes. Pickup and limited dine-in options are available, too. Restaurants featured include Limesalt, Tejas Barbecue, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Yasas by Michael Symon, Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson, Burger Baby, Wing Trip, Alanza Pizza, Detroit Brick Pizza Co., Royal Greens, Hanu Poke, Di Fara Pizza, Bellies (for kids), Bobby Flay Steak, The Mainstay by Marc Murphy, Walnut Lane and Maydan.
Amma’s South Indian Cuisine, Mt. Laurel
This is Amma’s fifth NJ location; the Mount Laurel spot is hosing a free grand opening party today, May 29, at 6 pm, which will benefit The Food Bank of South Jersey. The restaurant will collect and match donations.
The new location seats 125 guests inside, and there is a large patio that can seat up to 100 additional guests during the warmer months. The Mount Laurel outpost is the first Amma’s location to feature a tandoori oven and to offer naan on its menu. The new location offers a lunch buffet Monday through Friday, and a grand buffet on Saturdays and Sundays.
Rosolini, Edgewater
This new restaurant will bring a modern take on Italian dining to Edgewater, in The Promenade at City Place. It will be led by chef Marino Rosato, whose career spans more than 35 years across fine-dining restaurants and luxury hotels throughout the U.S. and Europe. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Moka & Co., Englewood
Moka & Co. is a café that was established to connect the Western coffee consumer with the rich and robust flavor of traditional Yemeni coffee. Teas and treats are on the menu, too. There are also locations in New York and Michigan.
Café Weekend, Cresskill
This new café aims to make every day feel like the weekend. The menu includes specialty coffees, teas, juices, and brunch items, including sandwiches, omelets, eggs and cheese steaks.
Closings
Laku Sushi, Morristown
Laku Sushi will close on June 15. The popular spot, which opened more than a decade ago, became known for its fresh and creative take on authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine. Menu staples included a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and tempura dishes.
