{"id":234670,"date":"2026-02-11T21:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T02:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=234670"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:59:35","slug":"new-restaurants-bergen-county-nj-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/new-restaurants-bergen-county-nj-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"14 New Food Spots in Bergen County, NJ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi-.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi-.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi--200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi--585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">foodie moment <\/div><p>If it feels like there\u2019s a &#8220;<em data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"242\">new opening coming soon&#8221;<\/em> sign on every corner lately, you\u2019re not imagining it. Bergen County is having a moment, with new businesses popping up across the county\u2014from cozy coffee shops to crave-worthy burger spots. The local food scene is growing fast, and it\u2019s quickly becoming a go-to destination for food lovers. We\u2019re definitely here for it. <strong>Keep reading for a roundup of new spots coming soon to Bergen County\u2019s food scene.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234749\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi-.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi--200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/bg-food-feb-fi--585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"350\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7brew.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Brew Coffee<\/a> | 207 Route 17 South, Upper Saddle River<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQsGmqhEfTs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQsGmqhEfTs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by 7 Brew Coffee (@7brewcoffee)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"350\">7 Brew Coffee is officially entering the Upper Bergen County beverage scene. 7 Brew serves everything from classic and flavored coffees to teas, matchas, sodas, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/7-food-allergy-friendly-restaurants-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoothies<\/a> and shakes\u2014making it a one-stop shop for just about every kind of caffeine (or non-caffeine) craving. No official opening date has been announced.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"462\">Adelaide | 42 Kinderkamack Road, Woodcliff Lake&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"462\">The European-American concept focuses on good ingredients, careful preparation, and a genuine pride in serving meaningful, well-made dishes. No official opening date has been announced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"462\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/pizza-spots-rutherford-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Pizza in Rutherford, According to Your Vibe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"550\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asumareperu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asu Mare Peru Restobar<\/a> | 430 Market Street, Elmwood Park<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"550\">A Taste of Peru has arrived in Elmwood Park, serving favorites like chicharr\u00f3n, tostones, ceviche, and a must-try tres leches to finish things off.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"670\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/corner-cafe-cliffside-park-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corner Club<\/a> | 646 Anderson Avenue, Cliffside&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"670\">Corner Club will combine a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-coffee-shops-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caf\u00e9<\/a> on the ground floor with a yoga + Pilates studio operating upstairs.&nbsp; The grand opening is slated for Valentine&#8217;s Day, February 14th.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"670\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/choir-practice-bar-dumont-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choir Practice<\/a> | 26 West Madison Avenue, Dumont&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"670\">Choir Practice is expected to bring a lively vibe to Dumont, something that feels distinct from many Bergen County bars.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"670\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dosahousenj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dosa House<\/a> | 20 Oak Street, Ridgewood<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUdlsIaj4zF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUdlsIaj4zF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Dosa house Ridgewood (@dosahouseridgewood)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"233\">Dosa House recently opened its doors in Ridgewood, bringing authentic South Indian flavors to the local dining scene.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"860\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitburger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Habit Burger &nbsp;<\/a>| 29 Nathaniel Place, Englewood<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"252\">This popular <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/1950-originals-reopens-westwood-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burger<\/a> spot already has several locations throughout the state and is opening a new Bergen County outpost in Englewood. No official opening date has been announced.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"955\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/hatch-44-cafe-ridgewood-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hatch 44<\/a> | 60 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"955\">Hatch 44 Cafe\u2019s newest locale will be opening in downtown Ridgewood and taking over the former Town + Country Apothecary spot. The menu features options like empanadas, spicy avocado toast, Oreo- and Nutella-topped pancakes, lox benedict, and birria grilled cheese, among other dishes + drinks. No official opening date has been announced.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1055\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/honey-brewed-cafe-hackensack-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honey Brewed Cafe<\/a> | 294 Main Street, Hackensack&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1055\">A Montclair favorite has expanded beyond Essex County and is now open in Bergen County. The menu includes classic cups of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/coffee-shops-fort-lee-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coffee<\/a> and tea, along with specialty <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/coffee-shops-fort-lee-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lattes<\/a> in fun + bold flavors like Biscoff and lavender honey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1055\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingbreadbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Living Bread Bakery<\/a> | 19 Franklin Place, Rutherford&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6f4670ca-ed17-4a4a-9251-e7bd4ec28366-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"562c7f74-cc2b-49cc-8690-2102731c01eb\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Rutherford\u2019s food scene just got a fresh addition. Living Bread, an organic, artisanal sourdough bakery, has officially joined the local lineup in the heart of town. The bakery makes all of its breads in-house using high-quality organic flour and whole grains, even stone-milling its own wheat, rye, and specialty grains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1055\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-byob-italian-restaurants-hoboken-jersey-city-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best BYOB Italian Spots in Hoboken + Jersey City<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1143\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/runninglattecafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Running Latte Cafe<\/a> | 189 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT9Aji3DGmB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT9Aji3DGmB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Running Latte Cafe (@runninglattecafe)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"413\">Rooted in community and movement, this caf\u00e9 has already soft-launched and is making waves in the area. The current soft-launch menu includes classic drinks like drip coffee and cold brew, alongside more creative options such as dirty ube lattes and strawberry cold brews.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1315\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenmomi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tenmomi<\/a> | Rutherford<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH5zddWSXZf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH5zddWSXZf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Tenmomi (@tenmomi)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1315\">A popular ramen spot in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/teresa-gia-giudice-new-restaurant-il-vero-westwood-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westwood<\/a> is moving to a new location in Rutherford starting in March 2026. As frequent visitors to the Westwood spot, our team can attest that customizing your own ramen is the ideal way to warm up on a cold winter day.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1315\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/tommys-tap-tavern-paramus-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy&#8217;s Tap and Tavern<\/a> | Bergen Towne Center Mall, Paramus&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1315\">The fast-expanding restaurant, bar, and pizzeria is now preparing to open another Bergen County outpost. Tommy&#8217;s Tap and Tavern has a menu built to satisfy all, making it an easy choice for group outings, casual dining, or catching a game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thebergencountygirl on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> for the latest Bergen County updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a> that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardhouse.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yard House<\/a> | 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Yard House is coming to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Garden State Plaza<\/span><\/span>, bringing its mix of beer, American cuisine, and a fun + lively atmosphere to the mall, Known for its broad menu, the spot will serve everything from wings and Brussels sprouts to soups, salads, burgers, pizzas, and tacos \u2014 truly something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120173\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/17-e1657897614512-800x249.jpg\" alt=\"read more food button\" width=\"450\" height=\"140\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>foodie moment If it feels like there\u2019s a &#8220;new opening coming soon&#8221; sign on every corner lately, you\u2019re not imagining it. 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