Ryan’s Guidebook to Newark
Food scene
In the heart of the Newark's Portuguese historic Ironbound Section is PortuCale, featuring a bar, dining room, and outdoor dining.
Portions are generous and food is delicious, especially with a pitcher or two of sangria!
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PortuCale
129 Elm StIn the heart of the Newark's Portuguese historic Ironbound Section is PortuCale, featuring a bar, dining room, and outdoor dining.
Portions are generous and food is delicious, especially with a pitcher or two of sangria!
Old school Jewish-style delicatessen in the heart of Downtown Newark
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Hobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant
32 Branford PlOld school Jewish-style delicatessen in the heart of Downtown Newark
Fernandes Steak House
158 Fleming AveThe Healthy Hippy
154 Elizabeth AveKrug's Tavern
118 Wilson AveOpen to the public for tours, tastings, cocktails and bottle sales:
Fridays + Saturdays: 5 pm to 9 pm.
Walk-ins welcome!
All Points West Distillery
73 Tichenor StOpen to the public for tours, tastings, cocktails and bottle sales:
Fridays + Saturdays: 5 pm to 9 pm.
Walk-ins welcome!
Industrial building turned cafe, the Blueprint Cafe provides traditional cafe fare alongside dedicated 100% vegan offerings.
Blueprint Cafe
369 Raymond BlvdIndustrial building turned cafe, the Blueprint Cafe provides traditional cafe fare alongside dedicated 100% vegan offerings.
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson opened this farm-to-table concept whose walls highlight artwork from several local New Jersey artists.
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Marcus B&P
56 Halsey StCelebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson opened this farm-to-table concept whose walls highlight artwork from several local New Jersey artists.
The pub is named after a New York City gangster who was assassinated in Newark, next door to what is now the Tryp by Wyndham Newark. Opened in April 2018, Dutch’s Gastropub is outfitted in modern, but casual décor with 1930’s era black and white photos of the venue’s namesake, Dutch Schultz. The lunch menu has options like buffalo chicken wings; margarita flatbread pizza; smoked salmon; and organic sweet potato fries. Brass fixtures; poppy colors; and modern takes on Roman busts complete the dining experience.
Dutch's Lounge
24 E Park StThe pub is named after a New York City gangster who was assassinated in Newark, next door to what is now the Tryp by Wyndham Newark. Opened in April 2018, Dutch’s Gastropub is outfitted in modern, but casual décor with 1930’s era black and white photos of the venue’s namesake, Dutch Schultz. The lunch menu has options like buffalo chicken wings; margarita flatbread pizza; smoked salmon; and organic sweet potato fries. Brass fixtures; poppy colors; and modern takes on Roman busts complete the dining experience.
On a Sunday night, families, couples, and friends pack at the seams of Forno’s of Spain. The popularity of the Spanish-tapas venue is fueled by a good reputation and large following. The historic restaurant also has a claim to fame: boasting a rare and extensive collection of Spanish wine-of around 450 vintages. The menu is extensive; where you can choose dozens of different entrees, from shrimp and meat paellas; pork chops; lobster tails; and stuffed shrimp.
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Fornos of Spain
47 Ferry StOn a Sunday night, families, couples, and friends pack at the seams of Forno’s of Spain. The popularity of the Spanish-tapas venue is fueled by a good reputation and large following. The historic restaurant also has a claim to fame: boasting a rare and extensive collection of Spanish wine-of around 450 vintages. The menu is extensive; where you can choose dozens of different entrees, from shrimp and meat paellas; pork chops; lobster tails; and stuffed shrimp.
Sightseeing
Branch Brook Park
Lake StreetWeequahic Park
Meeker AvenueAn architectural sight to behold!
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I-Kathidrali Basilica yaseSacred Heart
89 Ridge StAn architectural sight to behold!
Neighborhoods
Ironbound District
Sitting just west of Manhattan, Downtown Jersey City is one of the culinary epicenters of New Jersey. Featuring best-in-class bars and restaurants, let your tastebuds guide you to a memorable dining experience. A few local favorites (which may have a wait for seating:
- Razza (some of the best thin crust pizza in the area cooked in a wood-fired oven; almost certainly will have a wait and no reservations accepted)
- Prince & I (Thai food with a twist served up in a cozy setting; BYOB)
- New Thanh Hoai (Pho / Vietnamese cuisine)
- Orale (Mexican food)
- Miso Ramen & Ani Ramen (Two ramen spots located near one another)
- Cellar 335 (Small plates from a tiki-themed basement)
- Taqueria Downtown (Los Angeles themed taco joint; loud and lively)
Feel free to reach out for other recommendations!
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Downtown Jersey City
Sitting just west of Manhattan, Downtown Jersey City is one of the culinary epicenters of New Jersey. Featuring best-in-class bars and restaurants, let your tastebuds guide you to a memorable dining experience. A few local favorites (which may have a wait for seating:
- Razza (some of the best thin crust pizza in the area cooked in a wood-fired oven; almost certainly will have a wait and no reservations accepted)
- Prince & I (Thai food with a twist served up in a cozy setting; BYOB)
- New Thanh Hoai (Pho / Vietnamese cuisine)
- Orale (Mexican food)
- Miso Ramen & Ani Ramen (Two ramen spots located near one another)
- Cellar 335 (Small plates from a tiki-themed basement)
- Taqueria Downtown (Los Angeles themed taco joint; loud and lively)
Feel free to reach out for other recommendations!
Entertainment
New Jerseys home for live entertainment, New Jersey Devils Hockey, concerts, Seton Hall basketball and great family shows.
Check the schedule in advance to see what's going on at the Prudential Center!
Tickets range from affordable to on the expensive side -- especially for a larger group -- but are worth it if you catch someone (or something) you've been waiting to see!
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I-Prudential Center
25 Lafayette StNew Jerseys home for live entertainment, New Jersey Devils Hockey, concerts, Seton Hall basketball and great family shows.
Check the schedule in advance to see what's going on at the Prudential Center!
Tickets range from affordable to on the expensive side -- especially for a larger group -- but are worth it if you catch someone (or something) you've been waiting to see!
NJPAC is a world-class and community-based cultural venue, showcasing the best artists of national and international acclaim as well as top artists from the State.
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I-New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center StNJPAC is a world-class and community-based cultural venue, showcasing the best artists of national and international acclaim as well as top artists from the State.
Weequahic Park GC is set on a beautifully rolling property tucked in the corner of historic Weequahic Park and remains the oldest public course in New Jersey, designed in 1913 by Baltusrol GC professional George Low.
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Weequahic Golf Course
1 Thomas Carmichael DrWeequahic Park GC is set on a beautifully rolling property tucked in the corner of historic Weequahic Park and remains the oldest public course in New Jersey, designed in 1913 by Baltusrol GC professional George Low.
American Dream is a revolutionary, first of its kind community for fashion and luxury retail, fine to casual dining and an array of unexpected entertainment.
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I-American Dream
1 American Dream WyAmerican Dream is a revolutionary, first of its kind community for fashion and luxury retail, fine to casual dining and an array of unexpected entertainment.
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Trains from Newark Penn Station
Newark Penn Station is a major transportation hub for travel within NJ, to and from NYC, and throughout the Northeast.
For local travel, the main two options are NJ Transit and the PATH train, which are both accessed via Newark Penn Station, which is a short Uber/Lyft ride away.
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Uber
If you use our referral code, you’ll score $2 off your first (3) UBER rides: hj25m. Note that you will have the option to POOL (shared ride with others), UberX, or UberXL (SUV/van). Uber & Lyft pricing are similar.
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Lyft
If you use our referral code, you’ll score $5 off your first LYFT ride: RYAN239747. Note, your options will be: Shared, Lyft, or XL (SUV/van). A typical Uber to EWR Airport is approximately $8-12 (w/o surge pricing).
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Ordering in Dinner? Try DoorDash
If you want the full "room service" experience, try DoorDash to browse local restaurants that offer delivery.
You will get $5 off each of your first 3 orders using the link below:
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Try Postmates or DoorDash for delivery
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