Jacqueline Mroz

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

OpeningsA popular coffee spot in Montclair, Paper Plane is expanding to Maplewood, in the historic downtown Nelson building. The Montclair café features unique airplane-style seating with windows and unusual coffee creations. The new Maplewood location, next to Maplewood Mercantile, will be more than 7,000 square feet and come together in phases. It’s slated to include a simple food menu. This new family-owned eatery serves Latin-American fusion breakfast and brunch.

3 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Common Lot in Millburn (Photo via Facebook)ClosingsOne of the Garden State’s top chefs has closed the doors to his restaurant. Ehren Ryan and his wife, Nadine, opened New American restaurant Common Lot in 2016, and it soon became a popular spot known for its refined dining. Ehren explained on social media that he and Nadine made the “difficult decision” to relocate to his native Australia.

1 month ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Tatte Bakery & Café has opened in Ridgewood. Photo: Courtesy of Tatte Bakery & CaféOpeningsThis is the first Tatte Bakery & Café in the Garden State, and the 45th location for the brand known for its inviting spaces and scratch-made Mediterranean-inspired menu items. Signature offerings include Jerusalem bagels, fresh challah bread, artfully crafted cheesecakes and shakshuka.