Coronavirus NJ: Anticipated Monmouth, Ocean spring restaurant openings that will be delayed – Asbury Park Press

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The circumstances surrounding coronavirus including recent restrictions placed on construction projects are affecting the anticipated spring openings of several restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Here are updates on five.

The Toms River coffee shop, one of several planned as an extension of an online coffee business with a previous location on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, is under construction in the new Shoppes at Hooper on Hooper Avenue.

Co-owner Drew Adelman originally planned for a mid-April opening but saidwork on the building, as well as at his forthcoming Newark location,is delayed"hopefully not for long." 1922 Hooper Ave.;badabeancawfee.com.

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Locals were thrilled to hear that this burger spot was relocating to a bigger space, but Burger 25 fans will need to wait a little longer.

Steve Vetter, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Denise, initially planned a May opening for their new location, but Vetter said June is now more likely.

The Frisky Whiskey from Burger 25 is an Angus patty topped with Jack Daniels sauce, caramelized onions, provolone, crispy onions and bacon.(Photo: COURTESY OF BURGER 25)

The current restaurant, which is open for takeout and delivery,is at1611 Route 37.The new location is 199 Route 37; burger25.com.

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Early last week,construction on this restaurant, which is being completely renovated, was "going well and moving in the right direction," said Phil Villapiano, who owns Deal Lake Bar + Co. with Andrea Pappas and Greg Bartz.

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But the governor's construction order, which was announced April 8, put a stop to the work. "Unfortunately, we will not be able to continue past (April 10)," Villapiano said, adding that work will resume as soon asallowed.601 Main St.; deallakebarco.com.

Last July, Joe Brignoni announced he was opening a sister location to his Roselle Park restaurant in Monmouth County. Since then, he has completely renovated a former nail salon on Asbury Park's Main Street, turning the 3,500-square-foot space into a two-story restaurant.

As of press time, construction was complete and Brignoni was waiting on the installation of equipment. He hopes to open in early May.504 Main St.;joes-rotisseria.com.

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Shortly after the start of the new year, Omer Basatemur announced he would be opening a second location of his Belmar restaurant, a longtime favorite for vegan food, in Asbury Park. Work began in mid-January, and he was planning to open in late February or early March.

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In early April, he announced via social media that the opening had been delayed:"We couldnt get our doors open before all of the madness began. The city had been closed, and we couldnt obtain our mercantile license.

A dish of fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and lentil loaf topped with brown gravy at Kaya's Kitchen in Belmar.(Photo: FILE PHOTO)

We hope everyone is well, and we cant wait to start serving up our vegan menus at both locations once this has passed."

The Belmar restaurant,1000 Main St., is open for takeout and delivery. The Asbury Park cafe will open in the Lakehouse Music Academy Building, 619 Lake Ave.; kayaskitchenbelmar.com.

A lifelong Jersey girl, Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey more than 15 years ago. Send restaurant tips tosgriesemer@gannettnj.com and follow @jersey.shore.eats.

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