TOMS RIVER, NJ – Changes and new looks continue at the Ocean County Mall, with new stores and restaurants underway and more planning their grand openings.
The Turning Point, which specializes in breakfast, lunch and brunch, held its grand opening at the mall on Monday, after months of delays caused by COVID-19. He joins Sweetwater’s Coffee & Tea, which opened in August 2020.
PF Chang’s, which was announced earlier this year, is expected to open in early 2022, said Erin Barbato, spokesperson for Ocean County Mall. PF Chang’s is described as “a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine and mouth-watering desserts, all served in a stylish and energetic bistro.”
The restaurants and new tenants announced Monday are part of the mall’s “Lifestyle Center,” the new group of stores and restaurants that replaced Sears at the north end of the mall. Also included in this section are LA Fitness, HomeSense, Five Below, and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is currently in the works, which Barbato says is slated to open in the spring. On The Border is said to be the largest Mexican casual dining brand in the world. On The Border is known for its margaritas, homemade salsa and grilled mesquite fajitas, she said.
Beyond restaurants, Barbato said the following businesses are expected to open in the coming months:
- Downtown Dance Academy is a Toms River based dance studio offering a variety of different dance styles such as jazz, lyrics, ballet, hip-hop, acro and more. Its opening is scheduled for Saturday.
- Windsor Fashions sells women’s clothing and fashion accessories, from dresses, tops and skirts to jeans, shoes and more. The opening is scheduled for mid-October.
- Sola Lounges, which are turnkey, move-in-ready studios and services designed exclusively for the best living room studio experience, are slated to open in spring 2022.
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