To speak to someone about choosing a doctor, click here something is moving into the old Risoldi's Great Valu grocery store on Quakerbridge and Sloan Avenues in Hamilton there's proof that another grocery store will be taking its place It's not any 'ole grocery store though it's the largest Indian grocery chain in the United States It's called Patel Brothers It started way back in 1974 and has grown by leaps and bounds since only the second location in Mercer County (the other is in East Windsor) will be opening in the Mercerville section of Hamilton If you don't remember Risoldi's grocery store (I miss it) it's in the shopping center where the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness Center currently is When Risoldi's grocery store closed several years ago, some of the space was renovated so Shop Rite Wines and Spirits could move across the street  (it used to be where the new Wawa is) to a new home The website describes the store like this: "At Patel Brothers our mission is to bring the best ingredients from South Asia right to your doorstep With a wide variety of authentic regional grocery and spice products we strive to reconnect people with the familiar flavors on India." Patel Brothers' slogan is "Celebrating Our Food...Our Culture." No word on how long it will take to convert the old Risoldi's Great Valu into the new Patel Brothers READ MORE: Mercer County Italian American Festival Coming Back for 2025 I'll let you know when I hear anything else It's taking the place of another grocery store.\nRead More It's called Patel Brothers When Risoldi's grocery store closed several years ago, some of the space was renovated so Shop Rite Wines and Spirits could move across the street  (it used to be where the new Wawa is) to a new home The website describes the store like this: "At Patel Brothers our mission is to bring the best ingredients from South Asia right to your doorstep READ MORE: Mercer County Italian American Festival Coming Back for 2025 - Popularity rating: 26%\r\n- Fame rating: 42% (Rank: #40) is a West Coast beverage retailer with more than 160 stores in California Founded in 1994 in the San Francisco Bay Area Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions Search autocomplete is currently not responding Updates on the new municipal building construction will be posted here Updates are in order from most recent to least Construction of the new municipal building continues Hamilton Police Division’s drone operators visited the site and captured images of the progress below Construction at the site of the new municipal building began in late Fall 2024 construction of the foundation to the building is well underway Hamilton Police Division’s drone operators visited the site and captured the below aerial images of the progress Hamilton Township and the Hamilton Township School District celebrated a momentous occasion of a groundbreaking ceremony for the new municipal building. The new facility, designed by the renowned Spiezle Architectural Group and constructed by EPIC, is expected to be ready for occupancy by the Township and the School District in the Fall of 2026. Read the full press release about the groundbreaking here The Mercer County Improvement Authority has awarded the contract for Phase 2 of the Hamilton Township Municipal Building Project to Epic Management, Inc. Read the resolution on the MCIA website here More information to come on the groundbreaking!  The Mercer County Improvement Authority has begun advertising for Phase 2 of the Hamilton Township Municipal Building Project. More information can be found on the MCIA website.  Mayor Martin held a public forum on Monday to provide an update on the design progress of the new municipal complex The presentation included renderings of the interior and maps of all three levels of the municipal complex in addition to cost estimates and a financing plan to limit the impact on Hamilton Township taxpayers Spiezle Architectural Group gave the public an understanding of the layout and a schedule for when the building would be ready for occupancy the new municipal building is set to break ground this summer and is set to be ready for occupancy by the summer of 2026 View the presentation (PDF) The demolition of 1750 Whitehorse Mercerville Road has commenced to make way for a new shared Hamilton Township municipal building and school district complex The demolition is expected to be completed by the end of summer of this year and break ground by early 2024.  Phone: 609-586-0311 Township Directory                                               &a.. Mayor Jeff Martin joined with State Senator Linda Greenstein and Fire Chief Christopher Tozzi last week to announce the receipt of $1 million i.. The 2024 budget shows the Township’s continued focus at delivering high--quality services Hamiltonians expect while doing it at a cost-efficient price Hamilton has been able to hold the line on taxes during a high-infl.. Hamilton Township is proud to announce that it has been named a Healthy Town Gold Level by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute through the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) for the third consecutive year Hamilton is one of only a select group of to.. On Thursday LLC celebrated the grand opening of its new facility at 3525 Quakerbridge Road Mayor Jeff Martin and community members attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony .. Mayor Jeff Martin and President/CEO of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and Michele Siekerka President of NJBIA were all present for a ribbon cutting at Spigola Restaurant and Bar on Thursday Hamilton Township proudly welcomed Hearten LLC with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony of their new day program location in Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin was present for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of P23 Tea Located in the Concord Square Shopping Center on Route 33 P23 Tea is more than just a place to grab a drin.. Mayor Jeff Martin and Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy joined the celebration as Pickleball Kingdom officially opened its doors with a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ceremony The event featured a special ceremonial se.. and Mercer County Executive Dan Benson were present to celebrate United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC) with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday Mayor Jeff Martin joined the community on November 14 2024 to celebrate the first anniversary of Ivy on Main’s Hamilton location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony a delightful floral design and gift boutique Mayor Jeff Martin and Mercer County Commissioner Nina Melker were present to welcome Opa Greek Restaurant with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday a new family-owned establishment in Deerpath Pavi.. Mayor Jeff Martin was present to welcome Deerpath Bagels and Burgers with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday Husband and wife owners Kaushal Bhai and Krishna Mahida and business partner Swapna Goli are excited to brin.. Mayor Jeff Martin and Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy were present to welcome Bombay Feast Indian Cuisine with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday a culinary venture with a rich history of serving bold flavors,.. Mayor Jeff Martin and the Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC) have announced the 48th Annual Distinguished Business Achievement Awards Dinner date and 2024 award recipients The annual awards dinner will occur on Thursday and Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo were present to welcome Bent Iron Brewing Company with a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday Mayor Jeff Martin was present to welcome Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday June 6 The new location for the company is located on Highway 33 near ShopRite and easily accessible to Hamilton residents and s.. Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin and Councilman Anthony Carabelli were present for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Dwier Center the new home of the Hamilton Police Athletic League (PAL) Also in attendance were Chief Ken DeBoskey and membe.. While the Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC) works with Township officials to support continued progress in the local economy it has also continued one annual tradition of giving back to our hometown’s future bu.. and Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo welcomed Guide to Grow Therapy Mayor Jeff Martin and Councilman Anthony Carabelli were present to welcome Rani Indian Restaurant Lounge and Bar with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday Mayor Jeff Martin was present to welcome Mezeh Mediterranean Grill with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday The opening of the location at 209 Marketplace Boulevard in Hamilton is the latest culinary venture for the company Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin was present to welcome Healing House during their grand opening weekend on March 16 State Street Extension and offers a place for health and wellness Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin was present to welcome Big Town Bar and Liquors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday Located in the Quakerbridge Plaza Shopping Center at 3800 Quakerbridge Road NJ — The Hamilton Police Division recognizes the outstanding police work of its officers in the apprehension of a suspect in an attempted motor vehicle theft                                               &a.. The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday the rain date has been scheduled for Saturday 2025 at approximately 10:51 AM Officers were dispatched to the Hamilton Train Station located at 800 Sloan Avenue on a report of stolen vehicle a white Mercedes Benz had been stolen in Newark An officer of the Hamilton Police Division was arrested by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) on Wednesday and charged with a series of extremely serious criminal offenses That officer is being suspended without pay and served with a n.. Juan Cruz                          Nelson Cruz The Hamilton Police Division has arrested Juan Cruz 2025 at approximately 7:11 AM Officers were dispatched to Aaron’s Auto Repair on the 1600 block of South Broad Street on a report of a suspect attempting to break into vehicles loca.. The Hamilton Police Division is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Serious Bodily Injury  The Hamilton Police Division has arrested Salil Wilson in connection with a robbery / weapons offense Officers responded to McDonald’s at 2603 S NJ — The Hamilton Police Division has arrested Richard G in connection with a burglary that occurred on November 18 Motor Vehicle Crash  Involving Serious Bodily Injury On October 26 a 2005 GMC Van operated by Julio Caizaguaman of Trenton NJ the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit and the Hamilton Police SWAT Unit conducted a search warrant on a residence of the 1300 block of William Street afte.. members of the Hamilton Police Division were recognized by the United States Attorney’s Office – District of New Jersey for meritorious service and acts that contributed to the pursuit of justice in the United States of America Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash On September 6 driven by a 56-year-old female from Hamilton was traveling eastbound on Nottingham Way near Klockner Rd  The driver proceeded through t.. The north bound lanes of South Broad Street will be closed between Chambers Street and Cedar Lane due to emergency water repairs  The residents that reside in that area will be able to access their homes a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country mini-van a 72-year-old male from Trenton NJ was traveling westbound on Hamilton Ave near the intersection with Donald Drive Traffic Advisory The bridge that crosses over Crosswicks Creek on Iron Bridge Road has been determined by Mercer County Engineering Department to be structurally unsound the bridge will be shut down pending repairs Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown to be Conducted Locally as Part of Statewide End of Summer Campaign Law enforcement officials from Hamilton Township will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of summer &am.. Traffic AlertThe 18th annual NJ State Triathlon The bicycle route portion of the triathlon will be on Hughes Dr from Edinburg Rd to Quakerbridge Rd.&nbs.. was involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision Guadrou-Martinez was walking southbound across South Broad Street when he was struck i.. driven by a 51-year-old female from Bordentown NJ was traveling southbound on Route 130 near Klockner Road   Upon entering the intersection with Klockner.. The Hamilton Police Division Anti-Crime Unit carried out a successful operation resulting in the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of Stanley Akers for multiple narcotics offenses The arrest follows a thorough months-long investig..  The preliminary investigation appears to indicate ..             the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit conducted a search warrant on a residence in Winding Brook Apartments on Bradford Avenue after a m.. Mayor Jeff Martin is proud to announce that he has selected Hamilton Township Police Captain Kenneth DeBoskey to succeed Chief James Stevens upon his retirement later this month After careful consideration and an interview process with all three exception.. The Arbor Day Foundation has once again honored Hamilton Township as a 2024 Tree City USA This marks the 18th consecutive year that the township has earned this prestigious title which recognizes its commitment to effective urban forest management Hamilton Township officials were made aware that a black bear was sighted in residential areas of Hamilton Township Hungry black bears have recently come out of hibernation and are out searching for food The 2025 budget shows our focus at delivering high quality services Hamiltonians expect while doing it at a cost-efficient price Hamilton has been able to hold the line on taxes during a high-inflation environment The Township of Hamilton is alerting residents to possible recent exposures two unrelated non-resident measles cases throughout the greater Mercer County area At this time there are no known cases of measles within the Township Hamilton Township is pleased to announce a significant investment in local infrastructure by securing a total of $1,300,028 in grants aimed at improving Klockner Road This funding includes $600,028 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).. a Hamilton Township Police Officer and their spouse a Mercer County Sheriff’s Officer were charged with crimes of sexual abuse and child endangerment  These actions are not only abhorrent but have also shaken ou.. LaTourette of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released a report—a technical and financial assessment of Trenton Water Works (TWW)—that highlights specific deficienci.. Please note that at this time print versions are not yet avail.. the Hamilton Township Council has accepted the donation of a 7.02-acre parcel of land located at the intersection of Whitehorse Mercerville Road and Cypress Lane Mayor Martin is proud to announce the launch of the "Street Smart" Campaign a collaborative initiative aimed at improving road safety for all residents in partnership with the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Associa.. Hamilton Township and the Hamilton Township School District celebrated a momentous occasion of a groundbreaking ceremony for the new municipal building designed by the renowned Spiezle Architec.. Hamilton Township is pleased to announce that the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has awarded the Hamilton Township Municipal Complex project’s construction contract to Epic Management Hamilton Township is thrilled to announce its partnership with Where Angels Play Where Angels Play and Hamilton Township will be making improvements to Apollo Park in September Hamilton Township is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Clean Communities Grant and secured the fifth-highest grant amount in the state and highest in Mercer County for this year The Township has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to e.. Hamilton Township is pleased to announce that its long-term bond rate has been reaffirmed at “AA” – the third highest rating - reflecting the municipality's strong economic performance and financial responsibility Hamilton Township was recently awarded $1,567,179 for Public Library improvements under the Congressionally Directed Spending through the assistance of Senator Cory Booker and Congressman Andy Kim.  The Library intends to use the funding to make i.. Mayor Martin and the Hamilton Township Division of Health have awarded grant funding to each of the three Hamilton Township School District high school's Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) for their Project Graduation.. Hamilton Township has been recognized as a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation This marks the 17th consecutive year that the township has earned the title which is awarded to communities that demonstrate a commitment to effective urban forest.. Hamilton Township is pleased to share that it is one of only seventeen towns to been named a Healthy Town Gold Level by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute through the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) This is the second year in a row that Hamilton.. Hamilton recently received approval from the NJ Office of Information Technology (NJOIT) that it was awarded a grant of $124,794 for upgrades to its Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) system PSAP is the emergency 9-1-1 system for the Township operated .. Mayor Jeff Martin announces that Hamilton Township closed on the purchase of the “Kuser Woods” property The Township intends to preserve the property as open space and will seek grant funding from.. Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin is pleased to share that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Green Acres Program recently awarded the Township with a grant to improve two ponds located at Sayen Gardens.  Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin continues to increase open space preservation through foreclosure on certain properties  The Hamilton Township Council recently authorized the Township to foreclose on six properties total.. Hamilton Township Councilmen Rick Tighe and Chuddy Whalen were joined by Assistant Business Administrator Joy Kerlin Water Pollution Control Director Carrie Feuer members of the Hamilton Township Environ.. Mayor Jeff Martin will introduce the third consecutive municipal budget with a flat tax rate Given the difficult economic period we are in following the COVID-19 pandemic where sixty-two percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck Mercer County Board of County Commissioners Chair Nina Melker Health Officials Investigate Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Hamilton Township,Urge Precautions to Reduce Risk of Legionella Growth in Homes and BuildingsTwo cases of Legionnaires’ disease were recently reported in August 2022 from t.. If you're a Chipotle fan and live in or around Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Hamilton's first Chipotle location has officially opened the traffic nightmare when Chick fil A was on that corner It just moved across the street (where Ruby Tuesdays was) into a bigger brand-new location with a mobile order drive-thru and more space to handle the crowd Back to the latest addition, Chipotle There are other Chipotle locations nearby in Lawrence and East Windsor (about 15 minutes up Route 130) Having one in Hamilton Marketplace is so convenient for many who do all their errands in that shopping center Whether you're a fan of their famous guacamole or prefer to pack on the proteins You can grab your food to go or sit down to enjoy it inside Every single time I've been in Hamilton Marketplace recently I've checked on the progress of this new location If you've been driving to surrounding towns for your Chipotle fix I'm sure this will become a local favorite Hamilton Township's first Chipotle is located at 555 Marketplace Boulevard (Right off Route 130 North) in Hamilton Marketplace READ MORE: Here are the Top 10 Snobbiest Towns in NJ Gallery Credit: Matt Ryan Gallery Credit: Matt Ryan It's where Chick fil A once was.\nRead More Hamilton's first Chipotle location has officially opened Back to the latest addition, Chipotle There are other Chipotle locations nearby in Lawrence and East Windsor (about 15 minutes up Route 130) READ MORE: Here are the Top 10 Snobbiest Towns in NJ Family Café has finally opened in Hamilton Township (Mercer County) It's where Starbucks was before the new one with the drive thru was built across White Horse Mercerville Road The big "Coming Soon" sign was up for months it's been swapped out for a "Now Open" sign It's serving breakfast and lunch primarily and dinner on Wednesdays For lunch there's a big variety of burgers Locals are buzzing about it on social media I saw in a private Hamilton community Facebook group that reviews so far are very positive Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day...breakfast sandwiches In my house we even have breakfast for dinner and call it "Brinner." Although residents are very happy about the new restaurant they're concerned that the parking lot is way too small.  Some say it was fine though and the restaurant was almost full. We'll have to wait and see Close by there will be another new restaurant in the near future PJ's Pancake House is taking over the classic Fame Diner. It's keeping the same footprint but we'll be all new. Click here for more details The new Family Café is located at 1150 Whitehorse Mercerville Road Gallery Credit: Chris Rollins It's getting great reviews already.\nRead More PJ's Pancake House is taking over the classic Fame Diner. It's keeping the same footprint but we'll be all new. Click here for more details Chipotle is coming to Hamilton Township after all, according to TAPinto Hamilton/Robbinsville After the Hamilton Township Zoning Board shot it down previously plans have been approved to build a new Chipotle Mexican Grill at the corner of Route 33 and Whitehorse-Mercerville Road It will be across from the Applebee's Grill and Bar where the old Lukoil gas station was The new Chipotle will be 2,325 square feet and have dine-in seating Some board members and local residents were concerned that the lot size wasn't big enough for the new restaurant and would cause traffic and parking issues It will sit in front of a residential neighborhood Former Councilwoman, Ileana Schirmer, voted against the Chipotle in the most recent vote saying "My feelings and position about this project haven't changed I think it's too big of a project for that small area My concern is the effect it will have on the residents of the area." Hard to believe this will be the first Chipotle in Hamilton Township considering it's so big There are only a few in Mercer County actually There's one in Mercer Mall (Lawrence Township) and the newest location on Route 130 in East Windsor Township in the Shop Rite shopping center (a stand alone restaurant near the road) You can read the article in its entirely here I'll keep you updated on its progress It will be the first in the township.\nRead More Chipotle is coming to Hamilton Township after all, according to TAPinto Hamilton/Robbinsville The new Chipotle will be 2,325 square feet and have dine-in seating Former Councilwoman, Ileana Schirmer, voted against the Chipotle in the most recent vote saying Hard to believe this will be the first Chipotle in Hamilton Township considering it's so big You can read the article in its entirely here Wren Kitchens has officially opened in Hamilton Township The kitchen design store is located in Hamilton Marketplace on the corner where Pier One Imports used to be (near Bed Bath & Beyond and Shop Rite) The post says "We're proud to announce the opening of our 7th U.S The 9,349 state-of-the-art showroom features 32 kitchens on display and 11 design suites each being fitted out with VR technology so customers can watch their designs come to life in 3D Customers can choose everything for their kitchen the Hamilton showroom will be pet and child friendly with play zones and baby-changing facilities available." If you're planning on renovating your kitchen Seems like it would have everything you need There are only 7 Wren Kitchens showrooms in the United States and this new Hamilton Township location will make the second one in Mercer County There is another Wren Kitchens in Lawrence Township It's located in Mercer Mall where TJ Maxx once was The newest Wren Kitchens is located at 150 Marketplace Boulevard There's another location in Mercer Mall.\nRead More The kitchen design store is located in Hamilton Marketplace on the corner where Pier One Imports used to be (near Bed Bath & Beyond and Shop Rite) We're proud to announce the opening of our 7th U.S NJ!\n\nThe 9,349 state-of-the-art showroom.. The post says This #wrenovator has transformed their dark and dated kitchen into a bright and contemporary cooking space using our.. There is another Wren Kitchens in Lawrence Township Whoa, have I got some big restaurant news for you. Hamilton is upping its breakfast game this fall. I just found out that local favorite, PJ's Pancake House is taking over Fame Diner's spot in the township I spoke with PJ's Pancake House owner and he's very excited to be opening in the legendary location in Kuser Plaza on Whitehorse Avenue.  The current building will torn down and a new building constructed in the Fame footprint Will there be a bar at this Hamilton location like the Robbinsville location Because there's already a liquor store in Kuser Plaza I'm so excited for this new addition. I'm sure the community will be too. It's sad to see the old Fame Diner sit vacant after being so popular for so many years. The Nodaros family were the proud owners for 25 years, then retired and sold the business in 2017. Since then many say it went downhill until it closed its doors for good back in early October of 2021 PJ's Pancake House just opened another new location on Route 1 in Lawrenceville where the old Michael's Diner used to be Other locations include downtown Princeton (original location) I'll let you know when I hear about the Grand Opening Check out the menu here Fame has been vacant since October.\nRead More Whoa, have I got some big restaurant news for you. Hamilton is upping its breakfast game this fall. I just found out that local favorite, PJ's Pancake House I spoke with PJ's Pancake House owner, John Procaccini, and he's very excited to be opening in the legendary location in Kuser Plaza on Whitehorse Avenue.  The current building will torn down and a new building constructed in the Fame footprint. Get ready for this. My mouth is watering. Lol. I know what you're going to ask. Will there be a bar at this Hamilton location like the Robbinsville location? The answer is no. Because there's already a liquor store in Kuser Plaza, a bar is not allowed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PJ’s Pancake House (@pjspancakehouse) I'm so excited for this new addition. I'm sure the community will be too. It's sad to see the old Fame Diner sit vacant after being so popular for so many years. The Nodaros family were the proud owners for 25 years, then retired and sold the business in 2017. Since then many say it went downhill until it closed its doors for good back in early October of 2021 PJ's Pancake House just opened another new location on Route 1 in Lawrenceville Check out the menu here It is so hard to find a nail salon that you’re absolutely obsessed with sometimes, but Yelp does make things like this so much easier. If you’re looking for the highest rates nail salon to try out in Mercer County, the answer is right here. Now that we’re transitioning out of the summer months and jumping into the fall and winter festivities this is the perfect time to start consistently getting your nails done and treating yourself It’s totally understandable why a lot of us neglect ourselves of some quality manis and pedis during the summer There are a ton of local salons in the area that offer an array of services New Jersey has the most positive ratings on the site According to the people of Yelp, Hamilton Nail Boutique in Hamilton, New Jersey is the highest-rated salon with the most amount of reviews It stands at 4.4 stars based on past and present customer reviews and has 37 reviews right now which is a good amount for a small business Based on the pictures that some of their clients have posted it looks like you can get a lot of different styles and designs done at this salon as well Most of the reviews range from 4-5 stars and customers have commented a lot on how long their manicures have lasted as well as the friendly staff Of course, there are the occasional 1 - 2 star reviews sprinkled within the reviews if you’re looking for a new salon to try in the Mercer County area Hamilton Nail Boutique is the spot to check out according to the local people of Yelp Is this your go-too nail spot?\nRead More It is so hard to find a nail salon that you’re absolutely obsessed with sometimes, but Yelp does make things like this so much easier. If you’re looking for the highest rates nail salon to try out in Mercer County, the answer is right here. According to the people of Yelp, Hamilton Nail Boutique in Hamilton, New Jersey is the highest-rated salon with the most amount of reviews Of course, there are the occasional 1 - 2 star reviews sprinkled within the reviews Great news. A popular Asian Cuisine restaurant in Hamilton has reopened It's Sakana All You Can Eat Asian Cuisine in the strip mall on Quakerbridge Road and Sloan Avenue The restaurant's post reads We are having a soft opening on March 28th with 15% off your purchase from 3/28-4/2 We are very excited to see you guys again!" People have been posting in a Mercer County restaurant Facebook group that it's as delicious as it was before and has been expanded Sakana Was forced to close after a fire in February 2021 At the time there was a letter to customers on the restaurant's website that read: Recently there was a accident that cause a fire inside the kitchen of our restaurant We hope that you can come join us again once we reopen We thank you for your understanding and we appreciate all the support that you have given us So many locals have been anxiously awaiting the grand reopening and it's finally here Sakana Asian Cuisine is located at 3100 Quakerbridge Road It had been under reconstruction after a fire in 2021.\nRead More Great news. A popular Asian Cuisine restaurant in Hamilton has reopened We are having a soft opening on March 28 with 15% off your purchase.. The restaurant's post reads At the time there was a letter to customers on the restaurant's website that read: The most adorable trend is taking over Mercer County New Jersey right now and I honestly think everyone needs to take part in it Over the past few years, a Facebook group called Mercer Rocks NJ was made a lot of people hopped on the trend It's a trend that's happening in the Mercer County area that has people collecting rocks and then hiding them all over the county for others to find and I just think it's a fun little game that's happening in Mecer right now The Facebook group is full of artists and families who have contributed to this community trend and I just think it's an awesome way to get everyone to come together and have a little bit of fun people have gotten so creative with different themes and pictures they decide to paint on these rocks While scrolling through the Mercer Rocks NJ Facebook group Some people are painting 15 rocks at a time some with Father's Day themes Halloween and even paying tribute to their favorite logos or cartoons The group is working on getting a ton of projects started like a snake of painted rocks and more to come I can’t wait to start painting and spotting them everywhere This is the absolute perfect trend for summer and now that you know about Mercer Rocks, I'm sure you'll be seeing them everywhere The most adorable trend is happening in Mercer County, NJ right now and you can join in!\nRead More Over the past few years, a Facebook group called Mercer Rocks NJ was made a lot of people hopped on the trend While scrolling through the Mercer Rocks NJ Facebook group This is the absolute perfect trend for summer and now that you know about Mercer Rocks, I'm sure you'll be seeing them everywhere My friends at Mercer Eats and Jersey Digs are reporting that a new Chipotle Mexican Grill may be coming soon to Hamilton Township (Mercer County) It would be located at 249 Route 33 and the corner of Whitehorse-Mercerville Road....across from Mercerville Shopping Center and Applebees The township recently tore down a Lukoil gas station at that location this would be the first Chipotle Mexican Grill in town call for the new restaurant to have a drive thru There will also be 17 parking spaces if you plan to go inside The proposed fast food restaurant still needs several approvals from the Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment before going forward There's a virtual hearing scheduled for tonight (Tuesday I hope it's approved because that would make it the only Chipotle Mexican Grill in the area with a drive thru The other locations in Mercer County...Mercer Mall in Lawrenceville in the Lowe's shopping center don't have drive thru A drive thru is a game charger for a lot of people There's a rumor floating around that Chipotle Mexican Grill was coming to Hamilton Marketplace I heard that Chick fil A would move across the street to the old Ruby Tuesdays and Chipotle Mexican Grill would go where the current Chick fil A is I'll let you know if I hear anything else It would be on Route 33.\nRead More My friends at Mercer Eats and Jersey Digs are reporting that a new Chipotle Mexican Grill may be coming soon to Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Looks like Hamilton is getting its own Chipotle Mexican Grill The proposed fast food restaurant still needs several approvals from the Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment before going forward 2021 at 11:02 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new store is expected to open in the Fall (Shutterstock/Sundry Photography)MERCER COUNTY NJ — A California-based discount supermarket chain is looking to expand in New Jersey and will be opening its first store in Mercer County Grocery Outlet will open its new store in Hamilton Township at 1061 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Jack Reilly, Grocery Outlet’s Director of Real Estate told Patch The store will occupy the space of a former Kmart at Hamilton Plaza The total floor area of the new store is 20,644 square feet and the sales floor area is 14,265 square feet Grocery Outlet has over 300 stores across the country and offers deals on brand-name groceries Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2022 at 10:28 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}2nd Ave Thrift Superstore recently open a new location in Hamilton Township (2nd Ave Thrift Superstore.)MERCER COUNTY Thrift Superstore has opened a new location in New Jersey The thrift chain that offers high-quality secondhand clothing household goods and collectibles opened a 33,000-square-foot store in Hamilton Township on April 14 This is the third store for 2nd Ave. in New Jersey. The other two in Pennsauken and Union. There are currently 13 stores in New Jersey “We are proud to serve as the go-to for high-quality secondhand clothing and household items needed in the area while freeing millions of pounds of reusable goods from landfills each year,” said Andres Gonzalez located at 1071 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road will employ more than 80 associates including a store manager retail and production managers/supervisors Thrift Superstore are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news Today is National Cheesesteak Day (Friday, March 24th) and if you're looking to celebrate by chowing down on nice, juicy one here's where to find one right here in our area. I know that nearby Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteaks Peter Genovese from NJ Advance Media ranked NJ's 35 best cheesesteaks for NJ.com and here are the ones he loved from Mercer County Coming in at #34 is Pete's Steakhouse in Hamilton Township "Pete's Steak House Tavern is a cozy roadhouse retreat; dig the old-time ads on the walls (25-cent jumbo steaks 55-cent dishes of ravioli at the original Chambers Street We don't talk much about chicken cheesesteaks on this list but you can find commendable ones at Pete's if you want to nudge the cheesesteak envelope a bit." "The brightly-decorated strip mall cheesesteak joint opened in 2005 The most peppery cheesesteak in New Jersey is the Peter Piper at Gaetano's jalapeno peppers and hot peppers add up to pepper-lovin' nirvana I'm drooling just thinking about it." This list wouldn't be complete without Meatheadz in Lawrence It just moved to a bigger location in the Lawrence Shopping Center with indoor "Everyone who recommended Meatheadz on Twitter told me to order the Drippin' Steak (rib eye with provolone and dipped in au jus) and the juice/broth made for a drippingly delicious sandwich But I liked a regular cheesesteak with American even more; it's loaded with juicy To check out the entire list of the 35 best cheesesteaks in NJ, click here Guess I know what I'm getting for dinner tonight This is going to make you hungry.\nRead More Today is National Cheesesteak Day (Friday, March 24th) and if you're looking to celebrate by chowing down on nice, juicy one here's where to find one right here in our area. Peter Genovese from NJ Advance Media ranked NJ's 35 best cheesesteaks for NJ.com and here are the ones he loved from Mercer County To check out the entire list of the 35 best cheesesteaks in NJ, click here Mercer County Park has been upping its game recently with new additions and improvements...the latest as seen on the Mercer County Park Commission Facebook page Park crew are working hard to put them up all this week so they'll be ready for you to use Friday We know you have been waiting for the batting cages to open - and GOOD NEWS - they should be up and set up by 4/7 and want to thank you for your patience as we put them up." The park will also be debuting a zip line and ropes course this summer It will be the first of its kind in the park It will have all different level of difficulty Hughes announced that the first phase of construction is happening now (Spring 2023) It's going to be across from the Festival Grounds where the Summer Concert and Movie Series take place the Mercer County Park Commission will be announcing the lineup soon for the Summer Concert Series Locals were on the hunt recently for "Golden Tickets" in Mercer County Park and Rosedale Park The lucky ones who found them got free tickets to any concert this summer Keep an eye on the Park Commission's social media for clues The Summer Movie Series is always a good time too The featured movies for 2023 should be announced soon Gallery Credit: Austyn There's a new zip line and ropes course coming soon too.\nRead More ⚾️🥎We know you have been waiting for the batting cages to open - and GOOD NEWS - they should be up and set by 4/7 We hope you enjoy them and want to thank you for your patience as we put them up The park will also be debuting a zip line and ropes course this summer These will be hiding on a Trail in Mercer County Park as of today Locals were on the hunt recently for "Golden Tickets" in Mercer County Park and Rosedale Park Is this the future of shopping malls? This mall in New Jersey has now officially implemented a new rule that pertains to kids under 18 who show up to shop around. Garden State Plaza has officially announced a new rule that they’re putting into effect for kids and teenagers under 18 the second largest mall in the Garden State has announced that they’ll be checking IDs and anyone 18 who wishes to enter and shop around will need to have an adult chaperone on Friday and Saturday nights The rule is that anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult when shopping after 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays There will be different pick-up and drop-off zones for minors who are walking around the mall to be picked up at 5 pm on those days if not accompanied by an adult The statement is saying that the rule will officially go into effect on April 28 and that all mall management will be checking IDs once the clock hits 5 pm Is this going to be a new trend for businesses I remember getting dropped off at the mall in middle school and high school with my friends because it's one of the only things you can do with your friends when you’re that age The limitation does not apply to kids under the age of 10, which most likely wouldn’t be in the mall without a guardian anyway, as stated on nbcnewyork.com don't forget it goes into effect on April 28 It goes into effect on April 28!\nRead More Is this the future of shopping malls? This mall in New Jersey has now officially implemented a new rule that pertains to kids under 18 who show up to shop around. Garden State Plaza has officially announced a new rule that they’re putting into effect for kids and teenagers under 18. Now, the second largest mall in the Garden State has announced that they’ll be checking IDs and anyone 18 who wishes to enter and shop around will need to have an adult chaperone on Friday and Saturday nights. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Garden State Plaza (@westfieldgsp) The rule is that anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult when shopping after 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be different pick-up and drop-off zones for minors who are walking around the mall to be picked up at 5 pm on those days if not accompanied by an adult. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Garden State Plaza (@westfieldgsp) The limitation does not apply to kids under the age of 10, which most likely wouldn’t be in the mall without a guardian anyway, as stated on nbcnewyork.com don't forget it goes into effect on April 28!