American Dream in East Rutherford has announced The Food Hall at American Dream, which will feature seven new culinary options.

The Food Hall is designed to offer a “unique approach to fast-casual dining” where guests can relax with a mix of eats and drinks.

Current American Dream tenants Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (Website) and Best Pizza will be incorporated into The Food Hall along with a number of city concepts that are Jersey first timers.

VINOTECA: A first-of-its-kind wine concept with revolutionary technology that provides a modern twist on wine tasting. Guests can taste their way through 64 carefully curated wines self-served by a cutting-edge, interactive machine that perfectly pours wine as 1 oz sips, 3oz tastes or 5oz glasses. The premium wine experience is complemented by Italian fare ranging from authentic paninis to artfully crafted charcuterie boards, as well as beer poured with the same self-serve technology.

LADY M (Website): A New York City luxury confections brand with over 50 boutiques worldwide. Created in 2001 and led by CEO Ken Romaniszyn, Lady M is most famous for the creation of Signature Mille Crêpes. Lady M marries French pastry techniques with Japanese sensibilities, resulting in delicate cakes that are a touch sweet and perfect for every occasion.

VANESSA’S DUMPLING HOUSE (Website): The iconic New York dumpling establishment – Vanessa’s Dumpling House – crossed the river to open its latest location at American Dream. The new location offers guests Beijing-style authentic and delicious dumplings alongside a menu of other Beijing-influenced delicacies including noodles, soups, salads, sauces. Vanessa’s is known for using daily fresh ingredients and specializes in her own sesame pancake sandwiches stuffed with everything from roast pork, beef, veggies, chicken, egg and Peking duck.

It will continue to introduce new items like Dream Bar – an “intriguing” cocktail bar opening in the fall and the previously announced Bang Cookies (Website) opening in Winter.

The Food Hall is located on Level 2 in Court A and is in close proximity to the Dream Stage, which delivers live music and entertainment throughout the year.

[photo source: Vanessa’s Dumpling House]