Restaurants & Bars

5 New Jersey Restaurants To Try That Opened In October 2022: From Wagyu Beef To Oysters

From Wagyu beef to to brewpubs. Here are five restaurants in Central and North Jersey that opened or reopened in October of 2022.

Wagyu beef and oyster po' boys. Here are five restaurants in Central and North Jersey that opened or reopened in October of 2022.
Wagyu beef and oyster po' boys. Here are five restaurants in Central and North Jersey that opened or reopened in October of 2022. (Courtesy King of Kobe)

NEW JERSEY — Planning to work up an appetite by hunting fall foliage (some areas are just at peak now) or doing holiday shopping around the state? Several new and unique restaurants opened in October to provide what you crave.

Here Are Five New Restaurants In New Jersey:

Where's The Beef, Jersey?

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Hamburguesa in Bloomfield generated a buzz in early October by saying they would give away free burgers during lunch and dinner, and they made good — they wound up giving away 700 on Oct. 4. There was more buzz later in the month when they announced they would open their new location at 706 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Read on: Free Burgers At Montclair Restaurant Opening, Hamburguesa Says

Where's the American Wagyu Beef? Shop Around And Find Out.

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Even with hamburgers, there's something new under the sun. King of Kobe, a New York-based hamburger restaurant specializing in Wagyu beef, announced in October that it has opened a location at Jersey City’s Newport Centre Mall. The specialty burgers have unique toppings. The mall has paid parking but is also accessible by train. King Of Kobe Opens New Jersey Location At Newport Mall

New Restaurant At Country Club Is Open To Public

Like living large? XXVI Tavern (or Twenty-Six Tavern) has replaced Delicious Heights and is open both to the public and club members. It's got an extensive menu with seafood, sandwiches, a 26Tavern Burger, and even a kids' menu. There are unique offerings like an oyster po'boy. Read more: New Restaurant Opens At Basking Ridge Country Club

Historic Inn Fully Reopens

The colonial town of Cranbury is close to the Turnpike and always worth a visit to marvel at the historic homes. Why not also grab a bite at a historic inn? From the Cranbury Inn Crab Cake to a rack of lamb to soups to salads, it's worth pulling up your horse and buggy for lunch or dinner. Historic Cranbury Inn To Fully Reopen In October

A New Ani Ramen Location, With Mochinut Donuts

Two great tastes that taste great together? Well, maybe one after the other. The popular Ani Ramen group of restaurants has taken off in North Jersey, and now they're coming to Princeton. They're also bringing a locally popular favorite, Mochinut Donuts. Read more: Ani Ramen To Open Princeton Eatery In October, Will Serve Mochinut

Beer As A Bonus: Two Breweries In Monmouth County

There's a new craft brewery open in Fort Monmouth.

...And Twin Lights Brewery in Tinton Falls, too!

Look At Last Month's Bounty:

5 Unique Restaurants That Opened In North Jersey In September

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