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.

Segovia Meson – Carlstadt – Link
Family of Spanish restaurants expands

Circolo – Waldwick – Link
Italian restaurant and Neapolitan pies

Malecon – Fort Lee – Link
Domincan restaurant

Mother’s – Fort Lee – Link
Korean food and sushi

Wingstop – Bergenfield – Link
Buffalo wing chain

Kinyobi – Hackensack – Link
Korean with a twist

Usta – Cliffside Park – Link
Turkish cuisine

Bar Louie – Paramus – Link
Neighborhood bar chain

Poke Crew – Englewood – Link
Poke-centric restaurant

The Empanada Shop – Wood-Ridge – Link
Empanada-centric restaurant

Mighty Quinn’s BBQ – Paramus – Link
Smoked meats chain