Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall is a shopper’s destination in New Jersey, with just about every store you could possibly ask for, plus an array of great dining and entertainment options. They’re also about to open a new ‘Premium Fashion District’ with fantastic upscale stores like A/X Armani Exchange, Sandro, Robin’s Jean, Forever Flawless, Ivviva and Kiko Make Up Milano.

The mall’s anchor stores – Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and JC Penney – are where you head to find everything from the latest fashions to house wares. Dining and snacking options abound, so don’t hesitate to treat your taste buds at Charley’s Grilled Subs, Capital Grille, Bourbon Street Café, MW’s Hawaiian Grill, Ruby Thai, or Chipotle. You can even enjoy a ride on the giant carousel!

Visit the mall's website to see a directory of shops.

Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall
1 Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 843-2121
http://www.westfield.com/gardenstateplaza/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/westfield-garden-state-plaza-mall-paramus

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"Believe the hype." That's the advice of one regular patron of Shake Shack's location in Paramus. If you haven't heard the buzz surrounding this franchise restaurant, which boasts more than 30 locations worldwide, here's the deal: It's a self-described "modern day roadside burger stand" that was spawned from a single hot dog cart in Manhattan's Madison Square Park.

With a decidedly retro, all-American vibe, burgers, fries, hot dogs, and frozen desserts are all made to-order, presented on cafeteria-style trays. You'll need two hands (and a hearty appetite) to tackle the burgers here: Juicy Angus beef patties are piled high with toppings, pushing the limits of the burgers' signature wax paper wrappers. Staying true to the franchise's roots, grilled hot dogs are on the menu, too, while crinkle-cut fries provide a salty complement to Shake Shack's thick, handspun milkshakes and Concretes. What's a Concrete, you ask? It's a blended, spoonable custard dessert replete with cookies, candies, and sweet sauces. (Don't skip the Bergen County Blend, a Concrete flavor signature to the Paramus location.)

The first Shake Shack franchise in New Jersey, Shake Shack's Paramus location is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Shake Shack
479 Route 17 South
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 241-2381
www.shakeshack.com/location/paramus-nj
www.yelp.com/biz/shake-shack-paramus

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Actually, Just Grapes Lounge is about more than just grapes.

In addition to a flavorful roster of wine, they have some great artisan brewed beers and tasty tapas dishes. It’s a great place for a romantic date or to meet up with friends. The expansive list of varietals from around the globe includes zinfandel, riesling, malbec, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and chardonnay.

If you'd like to pair your glass of wine with some delightful food, you can order some tapas dishes to share at the table. Options include smoked mozzarella and asparagus ravioli, chorizo and onion with romanesco sauce, spicy mussels, and shrimp and chorizo scampi. Artisan pizzas are also served, as is a yummy assortment of desserts, like strawberry and cream crepe flambe.

Visit the Just Grapes website to learn more!

Just Grapes Lounge
213 US Highway 46
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-3998
www.justgrapeslounge.com
www.yelp.com/biz/just-grapes-lounge-elmwood-park-3

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