We live in a food-obsessed neighborhood.
Blame it on all the restaurants in our midst. According to the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association, the Garden State has over 25,000 restaurants. How many are there in North Jersey? Say a lot.
you can’t eat them all. But we at the North Jersey Eats team are exceptional food obsessions and can help you organize where to get just about anything you’re looking for. Vegetarian meals, hearty breakfasts, small bar, rooftop restaurant and more.
Here’s a guide to help satisfy your appetite for admittedly highly contentious but solid and actionable information about eating and drinking in North Jersey.
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where do i start? Some people do their best in the end. We put the best first. Our list grows and even changes over time, in fact, in the last two months, he’s discovered two great restaurants that any self-respecting NJ food lover would love to try. Freddon’s The Circle and Fort Lee’s Sushi Aoki. Please check our page regularly. But for now, this is our list of the best in our area.

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Eating out in the suburbs on a Monday night is never easy. Many restaurants are closed. Also, due to the pandemic, some restaurants are closed on Tuesdays as well. Some stores are closed on Wednesdays. The reasons are varied, but mostly due to understaffing or understaffing. This may change each time this pandemic that is still with us eventually abates. did.

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Going out with your sweetheart for a special night isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. Love should be celebrated as often as possible. Indeed, her burger joint can be as romantic as, say, her four-star Aurala French restaurant (remember how thrilling it was to share her fries together for the first time?) . Wine, beg and celebrate your love.

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Sometimes good food is just around the corner. A drive may be required. If you like creative, flavorful, and delicious food, a few hours of driving should not be a deterrent. It’s a badge of honor. For more bragging rights, we offer these gourmet gems that may not be in your neighborhood but are worth a visit.
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Oh, a warm fireplace. There is nothing more romantic than dining nearby. Add in cocktails and delicious food and you’ve got yourself a culinary trifecta. Here are some restaurants in North Jersey that serve hearty food by the fire. Some even serve alcohol. What’s stopping you from booking a table now?

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Finding a good vegan restaurant isn’t easy. But we brave reporters know where to look. Here are some great vegan dining finds.

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In Europe, you don’t see pedestrians rushing to sip their coffee out of plastic cups. Coffee, enjoying it is sacred. you don’t rush it Some caffeinated elixirs are dark and strong, some are served with frothed milk, and others are flavored with caramel or hazelnuts. There’s no need to rush. Enjoy your freshly baked joe. here.

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Why not make your first meal of the day as delicious, exciting and fun as the other two meals that steal your attention while dining out? It’s jam-packed with spots where you can break your fast with toast, a quintessential Jersey breakfast. Bagels, if you will. These joints can be called breakfast culinary champions. Great breakfast and brunch restaurant.

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So is the meal on the ground. But above all, eating above tree lines, above crazy crowds? Fantastic views and cocktails? Now is a special time. Best enjoyed when the weather is warm and the clouds are not breaking. A roundup of great rooftop bars and restaurants.
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Call them dive bars. Call them watering holes. Many call it their favorite hangout. Sure, craft beers and creative cocktails are nice, but if you want to hang out without worrying about your hair, clothes, or face, head to one of these dive bars.

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Admit it: everything tastes better outdoors. I do not know why. We know where great outdoor dining can be found. Here is a list of great outdoor dining.

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The pandemic has forced many of us to eat outdoors. And not just when the weather is mild and the sun is shining. Thankfully, quite a few restaurants have enhanced their outdoor dining offerings with heaters, covers, fire pits, and even blankets. Introducing the best and most delicious outdoor dining spaces in North Jersey.
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Dishes come and go, but some dishes are never taken off the menu. And for good reason. Some dishes are surprisingly, deeply, positively delicious. Click here for some of the best-loved, most popular, and most distinctive culinary masterpieces produced by Northern Jersey chefs.
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The debate is over: New Jersey is the best state for pizza. You can accuse us of being biased, but I’m a pizza lover who claims the Garden State has the best pies in the country. We’re not alone. Last year, Food & Wine magazine announced that Jersey was the top “pizza state.” And New York, with its own false self-belief in pizza, didn’t even reach the second spot. It came in third, behind Connecticut. Years ago, the esteemed New York Times, in her review of Razza in Jersey City, proclaimed that the best pizza in New York is in New Jersey. So where are the best pies? It depends on what kind you like: the best old-fashioned pies, the best thin crust pizzas, the best Neapolitan pies, great gourmet pies, Sicilian pies, grandma’s pies.
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When it comes to New Jersey’s love of hot dogs, food magazine Saveur may best say, “Hot dogs are more than New Jersey food, they’re a whole dish.” The Garden State has the largest and best hot dog culture in the country. North Jersey has a thriving culture thanks to these great hot dog his spots.
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In Northern Jersey, we eat bagels whenever we get the chance. A little hungry? Grab a bagel. Do you pass by the bagel shop? Must stop by. Do you have a bad day working from home? Go out and buy bagels. Where are the best carbs for schmear? Here are some popular bagels.
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Even the most obsessive food lover can miss some great restaurants that perform culinary magic under the radar. When it comes to great restaurant germs, look no further than here.
Esther Davidowitz is the Food Editor at NorthJersey.com. For more information on the eatery, sign up today to sign up for her North Jersey Eats newsletter.
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