Jacqueline Mroz

1 week ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Italian restaurant Da Pepo closed earlier this year and is soon being replaced by Bánh Voyage. Photo: Courtesy of Da PepoOpeningsThis Vietnamese café is taking over the spot next to Watchung Booksellers that was formerly the home of Da Pepo, a popular Italian restaurant. The owners of the new café are the same team behind Local Coffee, also in Watchung Plaza in Montclair. Head to Báhn Voyage’s Instagram page for updates on the opening.

2 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

OpeningsThis new neighborhood restaurant from Mark Censits (founder of the Jersey City-based wine shop CoolVines), and chef Alex Tronstad (formerly of Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, New York) has opened in downtown Jersey City. A seasonally rotating menu highlights local produce and ingredients, with vegetable-forward small plates, housemade pastas, and more. The cocktail program is led by Matt Colvin, former owner of Hudson’s popular cocktail bar Lawrence Park.

3 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

The Feathered Fox moved from Livingston to Jersey City, where it now boasts beautiful waterfront views. Photo: Courtesy of Feathered Fox/Alex StaniloffOpeningsOpen now in Liberty State Park, inside beautiful waterfront Maritime Parc, The Feathered Fox is a modern steakhouse and seafood restaurant, as well as an event space for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Executive chef Chris Siversen will helm the restaurant, which was originally located in Livingston.

3 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Photo: Jeffrey Elkashab/@nj_native_photoMasaharu Morimoto, star of the popular TV shows Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, is bringing his world-renowned culinary vision to New Jersey. Known for his seamless fusion of Japanese and Western ingredients, Morimoto began his U.S. career as the chef of Nobu in New York City before opening his first restaurant in Philadelphia in 2001.

4 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Wonder is bringing seven additional dining halls to New Jersey this spring and summer. Photo: Courtesy of WonderOpeningsWonder—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.