The new year has passed and brought us a flurry of openings, fortunately without much bad weather. Many more are expected, but there’s plenty to check out if you haven’t already.

Cookie Crumble Bar – Englewood – Link
Cereal-infused cookies and soft serve

Big Jakes – Fairfield – Link
Hot dog and burgers

Moge Tea – Fort Lee – Link
Bubble tea shop

Five 13 – Franklin Lakes – Link
Liquor lounge

Raku – Nyack – Link
Japanese restaurant

Gong Cha – Fort Lee – Link
Bubble tea shop

Sushi House – Teaneck – Link
All you can eat sushi

Sender’s Smoke Joint – Teaneck – Link
Kosher BBQ

Koala Lounge – Hackensack – Link
Restaurant and hookah lounge

El Asadero – Rochelle Park – Link
Mexican grill

Sizzlin Seafood – Bogota – Link
Fresh seafood shop

Red Kettle – East Rutherford – Link
Coffee shop

Bada Story – Englewood Cliffs – Link
Korean sushi restaurant

Empanadas Monumental – Teaneck – Link
Dominican restaurant

Yoi Tomo – Norwood – Link
Sushi and ramen

Hot Fish – Hackensack – Link
Szechuan seafood

El Turco – City – Link
Turkish restaurant