Guidebook for Jackson’s pad
Food scene
Voted best pizza in NJ! Get there early (5pm) as they do not take reservations. BYOB
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Razza
275/277 Grove St Voted best pizza in NJ! Get there early (5pm) as they do not take reservations. BYOB
Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield AveCool ramen spot with great drinks and music.
Local Caribbean watering hole with great food and even better rum punch. Nice for brunch. Quick Uber ride.
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Harrys Daughter
4072 339 Communipaw AveLocal Caribbean watering hole with great food and even better rum punch. Nice for brunch. Quick Uber ride.
Mexican spot with great drinks and hip vibes
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Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StMexican spot with great drinks and hip vibes
Tiki bar/restaurant with tapas style Asian fusion food.
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Cellar 335
335 Newark AveTiki bar/restaurant with tapas style Asian fusion food.
Cute French bistro. One of our faves for a low key dinner date.
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Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StCute French bistro. One of our faves for a low key dinner date.
Torico
20 Erie StThe best ice cream in the area
Swanky dinner spot on the water with amazing views of nyc
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Battello
502 Washington BlvdSwanky dinner spot on the water with amazing views of nyc
Latham House
299 Marin BlvdGood spot for brunch right next to the path train.
Mathews Food and Drink
351 Grove StUpscale American bistro. Open for lunch.
Hudson Hall
364 Marin BlvdBeer hall/sports bar that features smoked meats.
Delicious Cuban restaurant with great cocktails and affordable food. Quick Uber ride
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Rumba Cubana
6909 JFK Blvd EDelicious Cuban restaurant with great cocktails and affordable food. Quick Uber ride
Sightseeing
Swanky rooftop bar with great views of nyc. DJs on the weekends
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RoofTop at Exchange Place
1 1st StSwanky rooftop bar with great views of nyc. DJs on the weekends
Old school NJ diner known for having amazing pancakes. Featured on the food network.
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Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory
426 Jersey AvenueOld school NJ diner known for having amazing pancakes. Featured on the food network.
Jersey city’s own distillery for vodka and gin. Fun and affordable tastings. Quick Uber ride.
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Corgi Spirits
1 Distillery DrJersey city’s own distillery for vodka and gin. Fun and affordable tastings. Quick Uber ride.
dullboy
364 Grove StLocal hipster cocktail bar
Hibachi style Japanese food and sushi. Great for a rainy night.
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Teppan Bar & Grill
319 Warren StHibachi style Japanese food and sushi. Great for a rainy night.
Grocery
Local market for quick provisions. Breakfast, smoothies, sandwiches etc.
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Oliva
138 Newark AveLocal market for quick provisions. Breakfast, smoothies, sandwiches etc.
Convenient small grocery store and liquor store next to the path train. Can get pricey.
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Sprout
70 Christopher Columbus DrConvenient small grocery store and liquor store next to the path train. Can get pricey.
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
241 W 57th StConvenient stop for toiletries, medicine and snacks.
Quick bites and Take out
Buon Appetito
520 Jersey AveOur go-to pizza delivery place
Great spot for healthy Mediterranean inspired rice or salad bowls. To eat in or take out.
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CAVA
30 Montgomery StGreat spot for healthy Mediterranean inspired rice or salad bowls. To eat in or take out.
Left Bank Burger Bar
194 Newark AveLocal burger spot. The best in the area!
Maggie's Farm Espresso
88 Morgan StreetCozy coffee shop with small breakfast bites.
Best bakery in the area. Worth the walk!
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Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey AveBest bakery in the area. Worth the walk!
In the building
CoolVines Powerhouse
350 Warren StAmazing wine and coffee shop located on the first floor of the building.
Novado Gallery
110 Morgan StCool art gallery located in the building. Great to visit on a rainy day