Not Your Average Joe's Opening Delayed

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Not Your Average Joe’s was set to open up its 24th location on the East Coast , the 16th in Massachusetts, on Monday, Aug. 24, at 56 Market Place Drive.

But the opening will be delayed, according to a spokesperson, who did not specify a new date.

The restaurant, which is more than 6,500 square feet, has an open-kitchen model with modern-industrial features. According to an announcement, a more expansive and dedicated bar space is an answer to the call for more casual bar dining.

The restaurant will also accommodate 200 interior diners and more than 50 diners around a roaring fire pit on the outside patio.

“We’re excited to expand Not Your Average Joe’s footprint in Massachusetts, where it all began, and we look forward to joining Waltham’s diverse and engaged community,” said Not Your Average Joe’s CEO and Founder, Steve Silverstein, in a statement. “We will offer residents the unparalleled quality and service our customers have come to love, as well as a chef-driven menu, affordable prices, and inviting atmosphere, now coupled with new dining experiences such as our patio and bar.”

More than 120 will be hired at the Waltham location, and managers, servers, hosts, cooks and bussers are encouraged to apply.

Not Your Average Joe’s focuses on seasonally-inspired ingredients, and the menu features dishes that range from Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls to Joe’s Picnic Chicken to NY Strip Steak.

The restaurant also offers inventive cocktails and national and imported beers, as well as 21 bottles of wine and 20 beers on tap. Some of the beer comes from local breweries, such as Pretty Things in Somerville, Jack’s Abby in Framingham and Slumbrew in Somerville.