Trivia Night at MacMurphy’s
September 16 @ 8:00 pm
Play rounds of trivia at MacMurphy’s, located at 8 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood, every Tuesday at 8PM.
10 New + Incoming Businesses in Westwood, NJ
With 70 municipalities across 245+ square miles, there's never a shortage of new and exciting spots to try out in Bergen County. Over in the borough of Westwood, several new businesses have either arrived recently or announced plans to open in town soon — from coffee shops and bakeries to tattoo parlors and art studios. Read on for a list of ten new and incoming businesses that are planting roots in Westwood, New Jersey.
Almost Home General | 31 Westwood Avenue
Almost Home General has become a staple for breakfast and lunch fare in several New Jersey towns over the years, and is launching its newest Garden State location in Westwood this summer. Each location features a different menu, and while the Westwood lineup has not been announced yet, locals can likely expect to see several types of hot and iced coffee and non-coffee drinks, sandwiches, avocado toast, and more. The other NJ stores are in Oceanport, Lincroft, Navesink, and Belford, as well as three in Jersey City and two in Philadelphia. Head to our sister site, The Hoboken Girl, for more about the Jersey City locations.
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Branché Boulangerie | 45 Westwood Avenue
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Branché Boulangerie is a new French bakery serving up hot + iced beverages, sandwiches, ice cream, pastries, bread, 15+ types of doughnuts, 25 flavors of macarons, and other desserts. There is truly something for everyone on the menu, but a few things to try include the iced blueberry latte, maple sourdoughnut, apple tart, rosemary sourdough bread, and the creme brulee eclair.
Eighty Twenty | 32 Westwood Avenue
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Eighty Twenty is a smash burger spot that originally started as a pop-up — the recent opening of the Westwood store marks its first brick-and-mortar location. Some highlights from the restaurant's menu include a variety of Insta-worthy smash burgers, hot dogs, onion rings, curly fries, and more.
Lighthouse Tattoo Parlor | 288 3rd Avenue
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Lighthouse is a new tattoo parlor that recently made its debut on 3rd Avenue. The shop features five different artists — Lauren Filippini, Justin Rivera, Ray Mandal, Sam Santiago, and Theoni Sapounas. Those interested in some new ink can fill out the inquiry form here.
Maxine’s Bakeshop | 277 Westwood Avenue
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Maxine's Bakeshop recently introduced its baked goods to Westwood, serving up every kind of pasty you can think of, among other things. The full list can be found here, but a few highlights from the lineup include pain au chocolat, chocolate hazelnut babka, veggie quiche, pistachio pound cake, vanilla flan, and much more.
Mercato Roman Pizza Kitchen | 11 Madison Avenue
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Mercato Roman Pizza Kitchen is the newest Italian restaurant to make its debut in town. With roots in Tappan, New York, the Westwood location marks its first in the Garden State. The Roman pizza — which was voted the best in New York state by The Washington Post in 2023 — is the highlight of the menu here, and comes in several variations including classic Margherita, truffle potato, wild mushroom, and other options. There's also other Italian eats on the menu like pasta, Mediterranean octopus, house-made whipped ricotta with truffle honey, and more.
Morgan Steakhouse + Sushi Bar | 284 Center Avenue
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Morgan Steakhouse + Sushi Bar is a new upscale restaurant that combines a classic American steakhouse with an "exceptional sushi experience." The spot is BYOB and also features a raw bar with oysters. On the menu, customers can expect to find premium cuts of steak, handcrafted sushi rolls, salads, soup, burgers, fish, pasta, and more, as well as a few plant-based dishes.
Nightshade Coffee | 459 Broadway
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Nightshade Coffee is opening this summer on Broadway, and will become Westwood's newest java stop. The spot promises a Victorian-inspired gothic coffee experience in a "hauntingly elegant atmosphere" featuring artisan coffee, teas, and pastries. Nightshade also plans to host community events — stay tuned on the website for updates.
Toba Restaurant + Bar | 250 Center Avenue
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Toba Restaurant and Bar is a new fine dining spot that features outdoor seating and a fireplace. The restaurant serves Modern American global cuisine, featuring dishes like rock shrimp spring rolls, cauliflower steak, miso salmon, chicken satay samosas, and gnocchi with spicy lamb ragu + whipped burrata.
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Yellow Door Art Studio | 24 Booker Street
Replacing the former Freyja Coffee Shop location, Yellow Door Art Studio is looking to open this fall on Booker Street. The family-friendly spot will be a place for kids to express their creative sides through play and experimental techniques by creating murals, interactive playgrounds, and more.
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