With vaccines being distributed and the weather warming up, dining out seems like the best way to move on from the past year s funk.
It feels like it s about that time to get your groove back with food and dining, doesn t it?
While some places have, unfortunately, closed down, the pandemic hasn t stopped some restaurant owners from moving forward. Dozens of new restaurants, bars or food businesses have opened in the last few months – and many more are on their way – in South Jersey, including several at the Shore.
What are you in the mood for? New offerings include everything from Pakistani food to fresh pasta, oysters, seafood, pizza and even bundt cakes.
The Gentle Giant Café, Pitman
Dawn Lucas brought the vegan café to Gloucester County more than a year ago.
The Paulsboro native and Washington Township resident says her café is “the only 100 percent vegan café in Gloucester County.”
They also support animal rescues and sanctuaries on a monthly basis, she added.
Lucas, the owner/operator, said the café will celebrate its two-year anniversary in May.
She said some of their most popular dishes are Beyond Burgers, various rice dishes and BBQ jackfruit. They have plenty of breakfast and brunch offerings, including breakfast “sammies” and a customer favorite, a loxless bagel.
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the restaurant industry; however, in spite of these challenges, new restaurants continue to spring up all over the South Jersey landscape.
Whether you seek fresh sushi, artisan baked goods, vegan ice cream or a really great chicken sandwich, there is a new spot for you to try soon.
Some eateries have changed locations, while others are completely new and still others have spun off into new food ventures.
Here are some of the latest:
Back Door Pizza, Cherry Hill
Farm & Fisherman Tavern in Cherry Hill has had to pivot more than once since the pandemic hit. They closed for a while; revamped their menu; upped their takeout game; experimented with market items; embraced to-go wine, beer and cocktails, and eventually welcomed outdoor guests.