HOBOKEN, NJ — Ah, spring — a time to eat outdoors again.

If you plan to try some new cuisine in North Jersey, or stop off on your way to and from Manhattan, there are plenty of new eateries to explore in North Jersey, and several are coming soon.

Here are five that opened in the last six weeks.

Pacharama, Green Brook

Pachamama, a Latin American restaurant and bar, hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening in Green Brook on March 21. Chef Ricardo Ramirez was educated at Peru’s D’Gallia Instituto Gastronómico, noted a recent Patch story. He has cooked in two Michelin-starred restaurants, and worked most recently at Mission Ceviche. The eatery promises to deliver an “elevated and accessible menu replete with the flavors of Latin and South America” and will “push culinary boundaries.” Find Pacharama at 215 Route 22 East in Green Brook and read more here.

Castle Rock, West Orange

A ribbon-cutting was held on March 22 for the new Castle Rock Bar & Grill at 440 Main St. in East Orange. The eatery replaces the Oak Barrel Pub. “Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy steak or a flavorful burger, they’ve got something for you,” wrote the West Orange Alliance, according to a story on Patch. They also serve craft beers and specialty cocktails. Learn more about this local business on Patch here.

Shaka Kitchen, Morristown

This one actually was slated to open over the weekend, so you can be one of the first to try it. 2021 “Chopped” champion Kiersten Gormeley has opened her latest Shaka Kitchen, this one in Morristown. The Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant was set to open Saturday, April 13. It specializes in healthy and affordable bowls featuring poke, acai, and more. Find it at 62 South St. and read about it here.

Chipotle, Route 1, North Brunswick

So you’re heading down Route 1 and need to stop off for a quick Mexican meal, and want to know what to expect. The latest Chipotle, on 2300 Rt. 1, is now open. A Shake Shack opened in the same complex in January, so you’ve got a choice. Read more about that here.

Kong Dog On Hoboken’s Main Drag

Hoboken, a mile-square city just outside Manhattan, is full of unique restaurants, some on the main street of Washington Street, and some a few blocks away on the waterfront. The newest Washington Street eatery is Kong Dog, part of a chain of unique hot dog restaurants serving up varieties like sweet potato dog on a stick. It’s located at 502 Washington St. Read more about it here.

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