It was still cold, but it thankfully got warmer… Plenty of restaurants opened this month – there were more than 15 distinct openings. If you haven’t had a chance to try, hopefully spring is in the air this April and encourage a few more nights out to eat.

Waffle de Lys – Paramus – Link
Popup location for the waffle brand at Garden State Plaza

Moe’s Southwest Grill – Saddle Brook – Link
Chain of Southwest food with many other locations in Bergen County

17 Summer – Lodi – Link
Brother and sister team run hyper-seasonal fine dining restaurant

Latin Soul Cuban Cafe – Moonachie – Link
Expanded location for restaurant that is also in Saddle Brook

Cowan’s Public – Nutley – Link
30s-era bar and restaurant with focus on craft beer, spirits and pub grub

Roost – Sparkill – Link
Chef Kevin Reilly is back with Roost after a fire over a year ago

Plaza Diner – Fort Lee – Link
This longtime diner is back and open again with major renovations and new management

Blaze Pizza – Wayne – Link
Chain of fast casual customized pizzas opens second North Jersey location

Dickey’s BBQ Pit – East Brunswick – Link
First NJ outlet for the country’s largest BBQ chain

Glaze Donuts – Ridgewood – Link
Second storefront for the artisan donut shop

Nick’s Sandwich Shop – Saddle Brook – Link
Homemade and more at this deli

Bop N Sushi – Westwood – Link
Sushi dine-in and takeout spot under new ownership

Mersina’s – Englewood – Link
Re-opening and branding with expanded menu and more from the former Sandwich Designs

Green Dragon – Fair Lawn – Link
Standard sushi and Asian cuisine on Fair Lawn Avenue

Pirch – Paramus – Link
Carefully-curated collection of kitchen, bath, laundry, and outdoor living at Garden State Plaza

Madison Cafe & Grill – Cresskill – Link
“Mediterranean/American” restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

The Local Tap House – Nyack – Link
Carft beer and hot dogs, perfect together

Louie’s BBQ Pit – West New York – Link
Smoked meats dominate this small menu in northern Hudson County