Listen to this articleCelebrity chef Josh Capon is gearing up to launch his first restaurant in New Jersey.
Scheduled to open Oct. 21 at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, Capon’s Chophouse is billed as a “modern day steakhouse” in an upscale casual setting. The eatery’s menu will include prime cuts, seafood, salad, burgers and a raw bar.
In a social media post, the Tenafly resident shared, “Get Ready New Jersey!!! Capon’s Chophouse coming soon!! I have opened many restaurants throughout my career and this one is going to be SPECIAL!!! And not just because it’s my name on the facade! Looking forward to seeing you soon @caponschophouse @theshopsatriverside for a 
and a side of good times! Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this project to life!! 
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A 25-year industry veteran, Capon is known for his acclaimed restaurants in New York City, award-winning burgers, and television appearances on “Chopped” and “Beat Bobby Flay.”
After working under several famed chefs in New York City, such as Hazlet native David Burke, Capon went on to open several successful establishments, including Lure Fish Bar, Burger & Barrel Winepub, El Toro Blanco and Bowery Meat Co.
In 2021, he co-founded hospitality firm VCR Group with David Rodolitz, Gary Vaynerchuk and Conor Hanlon. Since then, VCR Group has unveiled ITO NY, Flyfish Club and Little Maven in New York City, as well as Bar ITO, ITO Vegas and Capon’s Burgers in Las Vegas.
Following Capon’s Chophouse, the team’s next project will reportedly be a “no-frills burger joint” at Bergen Town Center in Paramus. VCR Group opened the first Capon’s Burgers last year at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
A growing menu
At the Simon Property Group-owned mall, Capon’s Chophouse will take over space previously occupied by The Grill at Riverside.
Other dining options include The Cheesecake Factory, Houston’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Morton’s Steakhouse, Rosa Mexicano, P.F. Chang’s, Sweetgreen and True Food Kitchen.
Additionally, the mall will soon welcome specialty ramen concept Jinya Ramen Bar. After making its debut last fall in Totowa through a collaboration with Allendale-headquartered restaurant group Doherty Enterprises, the partners will launch their second outpost at the Shops at Riverside.
