Summertime is definitely here and so are plenty of new restaurants in the area. And it doesn’t seem to be letting up as many more place are in the pipeline as the season rolls on… while others update their menus with the flavors to match the season.

White Maple Cafe – Ridgewood – Link
Contemporary American restaurant with a selection of familiar dishes with a local focus comprised of “seasonal, sustainable, and antibiotic-free ingredients”

John’s Fried Chicken – Cliffside Park – Link
North Jersey fried chicken chain.

Glaze Donuts – Wayne – Link
Local artisan doughnut shop.

BurgerFi – Secaucus – Link
Chain offers burgers made from humanely raised, 100% antibiotic free, and hormone free beef.

Q Tea Tapas – Fort Lee– Link
Small plates and bubble tea.

T-Swirl – Fort Lee – Link
Homemade crepes.

Kimchi Mama – Fair Lawn – Link
Korean restaurant.

Punta Cana – Fort Lee – Link
Dominican cuisine.

Cafe Trois – Northvale – Link
Bakery and brunch.

Mitchell’s Seafood Market – Edgewater – Link
Fresh seafood waterfront restaurant.