Here Are 5 New Restaurants That Opened In North Jersey In August 2024

NORTH JERSEY, NJ — Go outside and eat! Or dine in as the weather gets colder. New restaurants have sprouted around North Jersey. Want to give your kid (or teacher friend) a break at the start of school? Here are five new restaurant to try.

Mr. G’s Diner

The vintage Mr. G’s Diner reopened its doors in Paterson last month, continuing a long tradition of serving classic food and offering a place for people to gather. Items include diner favorites such as wings, sandwiches, breakfast dishes, and desserts — along with oxtails, loaded fries, and chicken and waffles. The landmark was built in 1940 under the name Pickering’s Grill. Civil rights activist Russell “G” Graddy bought the building in 2008. Find out more about it here.

Faubourg

Faubourg, on the Weehawken waterfront near two new hotels, opened to the public Thursday, Aug. 22. It features unique cocktails, small plates, meals, and desserts with a French flair. The location opened at a growing waterfront neighborhood near the West New York border, with several developments. They’re also located near a Port Imperial ferry stop. The flagship location is in Montclair. Fauboug is located at 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, just south of two hotels: the Residence Inn and Envue. Read all about it here.

Nékter

The Southern California-based franchise Nékter, founded in 2010, just opened its first New Jersey location in Wayne. Nékter Juice Bar is located at 1591 Alps Road in a commercial plaza called The Yard, which also has Crumbl Cookies, European Wax Center, GNC, OHM Fitness, and District Taco. Along with freshly-made juices, the healthy eatery offers smoothies and açaí bowls that “are made to order without any mystery ingredients.” Bottled nut milks, lemonades, cold-pressed juice cleanses, and other drinks are also available. Read more about it here.

Dave’s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken, a spicy chicken chain, opened its newest location in Kearny, in Hudson County. The chain started in a parking lot in East Hollywood, and became so popular it made Drake want to invest. Items on the menu include chicken sandwiches, tenders, sliders, macaroni and cheese, fries, loaded shakes, and more. Dave’s is located at 175 Passaic Ave., Suite 12 B, Kearny. Find out more here.

Indian Spice Rave by Raja Jhanjee

This eatery actually opened earlier this year in Ridgewood, but it just announced “many more changes” on the way. After a popular Indian restaurant, Bukhara Grill in New York City, closed during the pandemic, the owner’s son has opened the sequel, Indian Spice Rave, at 37 Chestnut St. in Ridgewood. It’s taken over the space that was Delhi Accent. The North Indian restaurant serves up “signature specialties from the northwest frontier of India” including Tandoor grilled kebabs and the “famous” Dal Bukhara. It also includes some signature dishes from the old Delhi Accent menu. And the original New York City eatery just said they plan to make a “triumphant return.” Find out more here.

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