Tunkas Bolivian Baked Goods will open its first brick-and-mortar location, transitioning from a food truck operation to a 911-square-foot restaurant space in northern New Jersey.

The bakery specializes in artisanal Bolivian street foods, with a focus on salteñas, traditional meat pies featuring a sweet, crispy exterior and savory, brothy filling.

The dish presents a culinary challenge, as bakers must prevent the liquid filling from leaking while baking at 500 degrees, contributing to the rarity of salteñerías outside Bolivia.

Tunkas currently operates as a food truck in the East Orange area. The new location will occupy a space previously held by Rush Bowls at The Livingston Town Center in Livingston.

The bakery will offer additional items, including alfajores, breads, coffee, tea and

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