Fresh Stir-Fry, Honey Desserts: New Restaurant Coming To Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ ? A new restaurant coming to Toms River is promising made-to-order stir fry, salads and desserts where honey is the star.

The restaurant, named honeygrow, is a fast-casual restaurant that boasts its menu of "wholesome, simple" foods.

It is slated to open its doors later this fall at the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue, the company announced. It will be the sixth location in New Jersey, and will have 35 full and part-time jobs.

The Philadelphia-based restaurant features a menu that includes five year-round and one seasonal stir-fry with freshly made noodles, all of which have fewer than 800 calories. There are six salads, all under 700 calories, and there are create-your-own options as well.

Those following specific dietary plans or restrictions can choose from the "Lifestyle" menu, which offers paleo, keto, vegan, high protein, or Whole 30 standardized dishes.

There also is a kids' menu to cater to children, with customizable kid-sized stir-frys and salads for kids 12 and under.

"Every honeygrow kids? meal benefits Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved," the company says.

The restaurant also offers its signature honeybars, "a sweet dessert using fresh fruit, three kinds of flavored honey, and various garnishes to satisfy a sweet craving."

"Expanding our presence in central New Jersey is a natural extension as we bridge the gap between our southern and northern New Jersey restaurants," said Justin Rosenberg, founder and CEO of honeygrow.

There are 36 honeygrow locations across the Northeast. It was founded in 2012. Check out the website for more information.