Nellie Crumb Cafe
Sister bakery/cafe to Superbloom Bake Shoppe, planned to open fall 2026 on Delsea Dr. in Deptford, NJ. Will serve Superbloom favorites, gluten-free treats (in collaboration with GF Sweeties), light lunch fare, and coffee from Royal Mile Coffee Roasters. Also plans to sell artwork, pottery, candles, jewelry, plants, and soaps. Described as ‘gothic boho’ aesthetic. Exact […]
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is opening its first Morris County location at Parsippany’s District 15Fifteen strip mall. Features a conveyor belt sushi concept with sushi plates priced at $4.10 each. Grand opening on Aug. 21 with first 150 seated guests receiving a commemorative T-shirt. Rewards members dining Aug. 21-23 entered to win ‘Kura Sushi for […]
Royal Bine Brewing
Father-daughter owned craft brewery and taproom (5,000 sq ft) opened by Kenny and Gab Ward. Plans to open with 10 drinks on tap including Kölsch, IPAs, porter, fruited beer, wheat beer, hard tea, and hard seltzer. Head brewer Mike Stark formerly of Carton Brewing. Awaiting NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control approval before brewing begins. […]
Asad’s Hot Chicken
Philadelphia-born halal hot chicken chain expanding to Vineland, NJ at the Maintree Shopping Center. Menu includes chicken sliders, tenders, wraps, loaded fries, mac and cheese, milkshakes, and smoothies. Spice levels range from no spice to ‘Scorchin’.’ Chain currently operates 20 locations across PA, DE, and NJ. No official opening date announced; ‘Coming Soon’ sign visible […]
The Peach Cobbler Factory
The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a new franchise location in Newark, NJ at 1244 McCarter Highway. The location will be owned and operated by Chad Patel. It will feature the brand’s signature dessert offerings including cobblers, banana puddings, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, and shakes. No specific opening date mentioned.
Ori’s Cheesesteaks
Ori’s Cheesesteaks is a new concept from Namkeen founders Usman and Amena Chaudhry, opening Aug. 15 at 231 Main St. in Chatham, NJ. Menu features handcrafted cheesesteaks, loaded fries, and milkshakes. Named after the owners’ son Orhan. Grand opening includes ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m. and official opening at noon with complimentary samples and giveaways. Additional […]
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A has submitted plans to demolish the former Bahama Breeze restaurant outside Ocean County Mall and build a new location with drive-thru service. The Toms River Planning Board is scheduled to review the application at its Sept. 2 meeting. Ocean County Planning Board already approved the proposal in July. Would be Chick-fil-A’s first location in […]
The Top Hat
Six-room boutique hotel themed around the Monopoly top hat playing piece, located in Atlantic City’s Orange Loop district. Features a rooftop deck with views of Resorts, Hard Rock, Steel Pier, and the Wheel. Includes ground-floor commercial space. Approximately $2.5 million project. Developer targets November or December 2026 opening. Financed through Fulton Bank and Alpha Funding […]
Peppino’s Pizza & Trattoria
Husband-and-wife team Hank and Gia Mazzola are opening a second location of their Italian pizzeria in Runnemede, NJ. The deal for the space was finalized on July 15, 2026. No opening date has been announced yet. The restaurant is known for specialty pizzas, wings, burgers, hoagies, pasta, and classic Italian entrees. This will be their […]
Luckies Bar & Grill
Death of Hospitality Group is opening Luckies Bar & Grill, a casual country-inspired bar & grill targeting a September 2026 opening. The restaurant will feature elevated comfort food (smash burgers, Nashville hot chicken, lobster rolls, sushi), handcrafted cocktails, reclaimed wood interior, Western-inspired murals, and numerous TVs. Family-friendly concept. Open interviews scheduled Aug. 3-4, 2026.