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A globally-inspired Mexican fusion restaurant will soon open in New Jersey
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Lovers of guacamole, stunning dinner venues and craft cocktails are about to have a new place to dunk chips and take sips, because Maize Cocina & Cocktails — a highly-anticipated Mexican fusion restaurant — is coming to Westfield.
Taking over the historic town train station, the globally-inspired spot is set to open its doors on Tuesday.
And, as a self-proclaimed taco aficionado (aren’t we all?), I already have a reservation.
“Maize Cocina & Cocktails will transport diners through a Mexican fusion menu that showcases dishes inspired by Mexico’s rich culinary traditions, melded with diverse worldly influences,” the restaurant’s PR team said. It’s “to offer guests a truly unique and unforgettable dining experience.”
Colloquially, that means Mexican classic dishes are about to meet New American grub in a contemporary, cross-cultural mash-up.
(So, you’re going to want to book your table, too).
A contemporary Mexican restaurant in historic digs
Maize Cocina & Cocktails will be located at 301 N Ave. West in the now-renovated Westfield train station. Boasting a gorgeous 100-seat dining room, the restaurant has an aesthetic to match its anticipated cuisine — and a full list of specialty cocktails.
Some menu items to be served at the upcoming concept include a Mexican Bar Pie (featuring a masa crust, charred vegetables and queso Oaxaca), Bavette Steak (with poblano butter, masa fries and chimichurri rojo) and Black Garlic Mochiko Tacos with hot honey salsa macha. Chilaquiles are advertised as innovative, while Octopus Pastor will be plated with pineapple purée and achiote-roasted plantains. Each promises to exemplify the team’s aforementioned hybrid culinary genre goal.
Behind Maize’s distinct creations is chef Jesa Henneberry, a New York City culinary consultant who helped launch acclaimed plant-based Mexican restaurant Jajaja, Heritage Grand Bakery in Bryant Park and more. Earlier in her career, she was crowned a champion of Food Network’s “Chopped” and has spent 14 years as a “sought-after” personal chef.
“Creating unique yet approachable cuisine and culinary experiences is what Chef Jesa does best,” the PR team said. “And she’s thrilled to be doing that now in New Jersey at Maize Cocina & Cocktails.”
She, alongside co-owner Kamal Arora and chef de cuisine Isaias Lira (Atla, Cosme, Bouley), will soon welcome guests into the new concept.
Maize Cocina & Cocktails will be located at 301 N Ave. West in Westfield. To learn more about the restaurant, visit maizewestfield.com.
Kara VanDooijeweert is a food writer for NorthJersey.com and The Record. If you can’t find her in Jersey’s best restaurants, she’s probably off running a race course in the mountains. Catch her on Instagram: @karanicolev & @northjerseyeats, and sign up for her North Jersey Eats newsletter.
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The Maple House Is Planning To Open In Two Locations In New Jersey This Year
Is there anything better than going out for breakfast? I mean, sure, you can make bacon, eggs, and toast at home, but there’s just something relaxing about going out to a Jersey Diner and getting your coffee in a plain white mug, looking over a massive menu, and feeling the back of your legs stick to the pleather booth.
Jersey loves a good breakfast spot.
A New Breakfast Chain Is Coming To NJ, With 2 Locations Planned
And there’s a new breakfast chain getting ready to open two locations in New Jersey that promise an elevated breakfast experience, which could be perfect for your next brunch.
And this new elevated breakfast concept is being run by a mother-son duo, who don’t love seeing that?
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According to NJ.com, Monmouth County natives Anthony DeGrande and his mother, Lisa Dalton, are the brains behind Monmouth County’s newest breakfast place, The Maple House.
The Maple House will specialize in an elevated breakfast experience, whipping up menu items such as cookie butter pancakes, a braised short rib melt, and addictive salads. The Maple House will be a great new addition to the New Jersey breakfast scene.
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The Maple House already has big expansion plans, too. The first location is getting ready to open sometime in May off Oceanport Avenue in Fort Monmouth, but there are already plans in place for a second location.
The Maple House also plans on debuting in Neptune, off of South Main Street, in the near future as well.
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Nearby shooting interrupts 13-year-old’s birthday party in Paterson; 1 killed, 3 injured
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting in Paterson.
The violence erupted around 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of East 29th Street and 10th Avenue.
Children nearby gasped in horror at the sound of rapid gunfire. They were just about to sing Happy Birthday to their 13-year-old friend at her backyard party, but instead of blowing out the candles, they ducked for cover when they heard gunshots in the distance.
“Just hearing it – it was scary to witness, to hear. Especially on my birthday. Like a time I’m trying to play with my friends, get together,” said the 13-year-old.
She also says she had a friend who was there who saw what happened.
“He was going to the bodega – he went running back, but he had saw two people come out of a car and then shoot, but it was like an automatic gun,” she added.
Bystanders watched in shock and panic as first responders treated the victims. One of them was lying in the street next to a car and another was on the ground next to a bicycle.
Local councilman Luis Velez says the City of Paterson has taken measures to reduce crime in this part of town – what he calls a ‘hotspot’ — in part by installing security cameras. He is encouraging the community to cooperate.
“Paterson Police is doing their job as I know, they’re doing a great job to reduce crime, but one again we, the police, nobody, not even the news media has a crystal ball to say this is going to happen now,” Velez said, “Some people see corners getting built up, they see activities and they’re afraid to come out and say something, but our police department is trained to keep it confidential and approach to bring the quality of life in this area.”
The 13-year-old hopes her next birthday party is not ruined by the sound of gunshots.
“First we thought it was fireworks, but then we heard sirens and everyone started going home because they were scared,” she added.
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