Grilled brisket with “locro” beans, pork belly and salsa criolla at Emma in Englewood

It’s been cold. It’s been wet. It’s been snowy. But that hasn’t stopped restaurateurs from opening this month – in fact the shortest month of the year counted more than 15 distinct openings. If you haven’t had a chance to try, hopefully March will be more forgiving in terms of weather.

BJ’S Brewhouse – Nanuet – Link
First northeast outlet for the pizza and beer (and more) chain

Porrino’s Pizzeria – Little Ferry – Link
Neighborhood pizzeria focusing on fresh ingredients and offers a secret menu

Jimmy John’s – Ramsey – Link
Latest for the sandwich chain on Route 17 that offers fresh cut ingredients and “freaky fast” service

ROYCE’ – Edgewater – Link
This boutique for the Japanese chocolate brand is situated inside Mitsuwa and is the first US location outside NYC

Sal & Pimienta – Teaneck – Link
Colombian restaurant and bakery offers quick-service and a la carte dining and on-premises baked goods

GnG Coffee House – Nanuet – Link
Beer store-bar-lounge Growler & Gill is now shifting it’s focus to coffee during the daytime hours

Emma – Englewood – Link
Comfort food meets Latin twists with this new restaurant from members of Orale Mexican Kitchen in JC

Habit Burger – River Edge – Link
The “best fast food burger” chain continues it’s march towards East Coast dominance with new location

K Bob – Englewood – Link
Neighborhood Korean takeout restaurant serving traditional Korean specialties made in-house

Ground Connection – Hackensack –  Link
Small batch roasts and homemade ingredients elevate this mall kiosk at The Shops at Riverside

MoChilli Mexican Grill – Oradell –  Link
Freshly made Tex-Mex dishes offered at this takeout spot

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Wayne – Link
First of two locations in town for the chain that’ll serve you “Mike’s Way”

Swad – Tappan –  Link
Mark’s Ooh La La Yum in Norwood has a new address (and new name) slightly to the north