Food scene
Great, affordable, authentic Mexican food. We live their tortas de milanesa de res.
Mi Ranchito Restaurant
86 BroadwayGreat, affordable, authentic Mexican food. We live their tortas de milanesa de res.
Barcade
388 Union AveA great place for a beer, a burger, and a round of Ms. Pac-Man.
This is one of the top 10 dinners in the U.S. They recently rebuilt their facility tripling their size, so you won't have to wait long to get seated. This is a very popular place!
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Tops Diner
500 Passaic AveThis is one of the top 10 dinners in the U.S. They recently rebuilt their facility tripling their size, so you won't have to wait long to get seated. This is a very popular place!
"Newark is a unique and historically rich city that we are honored to be a part of. We invite you to join us at Marcus B&P where Chef Marcus Samuelsson brings his passion for food and culture to the neighborhood we are so proud to call our home."
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Marcus B&P
56 Halsey St"Newark is a unique and historically rich city that we are honored to be a part of. We invite you to join us at Marcus B&P where Chef Marcus Samuelsson brings his passion for food and culture to the neighborhood we are so proud to call our home."
A great Spanish restaurant. Reservations are a good idea on weekends.
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Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge
77 Ferry StA great Spanish restaurant. Reservations are a good idea on weekends.
Sightseeing
Excellent art collection a short walk away. While the big NYC museum are likely to be on your plans, the Newark Museum of Art is well worth a visit. Take a look at their website — you’ll be surprised.
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I-Museum ka-Newark
49 Washington StExcellent art collection a short walk away. While the big NYC museum are likely to be on your plans, the Newark Museum of Art is well worth a visit. Take a look at their website — you’ll be surprised.
The best American small-batch whiskey according to all the fancy experts is distilled a short 2 miles from here. Check out their website for opening hours, tastings, tours, and events. All Points West Distillery.
All Points West Distillery
73 Tichenor StThe best American small-batch whiskey according to all the fancy experts is distilled a short 2 miles from here. Check out their website for opening hours, tastings, tours, and events. All Points West Distillery.
NJPAC is a short walk away and it showcases world-renown acts. From international orchestras and interesting lectures to stand-up comics and dance, you're sure to find something to match your interests.
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I-New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center StNJPAC is a short walk away and it showcases world-renown acts. From international orchestras and interesting lectures to stand-up comics and dance, you're sure to find something to match your interests.
From big-ticket concerts to a game of hockey, Prudential Center is your place to go.
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I-Prudential Center
25 Lafayette StFrom big-ticket concerts to a game of hockey, Prudential Center is your place to go.
Local Activities
Method Climbing
16 Lombardy StreetA new, top-of-the-line rock-climbing gym just a short walk away.
Red Bull Arena
600 Cape May StSoccer games, anyone?
Errands (groceries, liquor, laundry)
Whole Foods Market
633 Broad StYou know, Whole Foods.
This is the place to get super basic staples (like milk or a loaf of bread) quickly. It's like 500 feet away on Broadway. There tend to be panhandlers in the front of the store, just so you know.
Family Dollar
62 BroadwayThis is the place to get super basic staples (like milk or a loaf of bread) quickly. It's like 500 feet away on Broadway. There tend to be panhandlers in the front of the store, just so you know.
This is your general, complete supermarket, and the closest one (that is not Whole Foods) to the apartment. Their liquor store is attached. (In NJ, liquor has to be sold on its own). That makes this ShopRite a one-stop shop.
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ShopRite of Kearny
100 Passaic AveThis is your general, complete supermarket, and the closest one (that is not Whole Foods) to the apartment. Their liquor store is attached. (In NJ, liquor has to be sold on its own). That makes this ShopRite a one-stop shop.
Need a cake? This is an excellent choice. Their pastries are not only delicious but beautiful to look at; their breads are pretty awesome too.
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Calandra's Bakery
204 1st AveNeed a cake? This is an excellent choice. Their pastries are not only delicious but beautiful to look at; their breads are pretty awesome too.
This no-frills Ecuadorian bakery offers freshly baked, traditional sweet breads every day. They also sell Morocco, choclo, and hearty meals (some prepackaged to go) that attract a steady stream of clients throughout the day. This is a favorite of our Latin American parents.
Pan De Casa
14 Bloomfield AvenueThis no-frills Ecuadorian bakery offers freshly baked, traditional sweet breads every day. They also sell Morocco, choclo, and hearty meals (some prepackaged to go) that attract a steady stream of clients throughout the day. This is a favorite of our Latin American parents.
Neighborhoods
"The state’s top dining district with more than 170 restaurants catering to a tapestry of tastes." For more information, visit: https://www.goironbound.com/
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Ironbound District
"The state’s top dining district with more than 170 restaurants catering to a tapestry of tastes." For more information, visit: https://www.goironbound.com/
Worth Visiting Nearby
A vibrant neighborhood not too far away from us. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and things to do. If you happen to go, take a little detour through its waterfront for unparallel photos of the Manhattan skyline, particularly at sunset and during the night.
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Downtown Jersey City
A vibrant neighborhood not too far away from us. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and things to do. If you happen to go, take a little detour through its waterfront for unparallel photos of the Manhattan skyline, particularly at sunset and during the night.
A destination in and of itself. Bring some money!
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Isithunzi Esimnyama Se-America
1 American Dream WyA destination in and of itself. Bring some money!
A mandatory and surprising stop for any lover of contemporary art. The place is composed mostly of active studios, so it's not always open, but check their website for events.
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Mana Contemporary
888 Newark AveA mandatory and surprising stop for any lover of contemporary art. The place is composed mostly of active studios, so it's not always open, but check their website for events.