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New Jersey 101.5

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Would you share your favorite New Jersey hidden gem restaurant?

Many New Jersey residents shared their favorite hidden gem restaurants and here they are.

New Jersey · 4d

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Everyone In New Jersey Should Try The Legendary Italian Hot Dog At This Humble Hole-In-The-Wall

Not every legendary restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and Dickie Dee’s in Newark, New Jersey, is proof that the best ones usually don’t. What it does have is a street corner named after it, a menu that covers serious ground, and an Italian hot dog that has people talking in the best possible way.

Newark, NJ · 2d
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unearththevoyage.com

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Dinner Comes With Atlantic Views From a Two-Level Deck at This New Jersey Restaurant

The menus at this seafood spot light up when they land on your table. That tiny detail had me grinning before I even read about the food. Then came the rest. A two-level deck faces the Atlantic, and the dining room has high ceilings and huge windows. Celebrate a birthday...

Long Branch, NJ · 3d
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The Hole-In-The-Wall New Jersey Restaurant That Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach

New Jersey has a secret, and that secret is sitting on Main Street in Belmar wearing thatched umbrellas and a sign that says “Authentic Mexican Food.”. Los Barbaros Birria is the kind of restaurant that makes you genuinely angry at yourself for not finding it sooner. Let’s get one...

Belmar, NJ · 2d
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This Tiny BBQ Food Truck In New Jersey Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

Somewhere in Monroe Township, New Jersey, there’s a gray food truck sitting in a gravel lot, and it’s quietly making people question every other meal they’ve ever eaten. Bearded One BBQ isn’t asking for your attention, but once you find it, you’re going to have a very hard time thinking about anything else.

New Jersey · 3d

takingthekids.com

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This New Jersey Portuguese Restaurant Serves Hearty Meals That Feel Just Like Sunday Dinner

Skewers of slow-roasted meat get carved right at your table here, one juicy slice at a time. That alone is enough to make me hungry before lunch even starts. The walls are lined with vintage Portuguese tiles, and the framed menus speak both English and Portuguese. The same family has kept this kitchen going since the 1970s, and their descendants still run it today.

Belleville, NJ · 3d

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Monmouth County eatery among best Indian restaurants in US, according to Yelp

Seeking a restaurant with flavorful cuisine? Yelp’s just reveals its top 100 Indian Restaurants list that highlights the most-loved spots in the U.S. for classic and trending Indian flavors, and only one spot in New Jersey made the list. The online, crowdsourced directory identified businesses in the Indian category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of review that included up to 10 businesses per state for geographic diversity that then ranked by Yelp data and community reviews the report stated. Indian cuisine was showcased in Yelp’s 2026 Food and Drink Trend Forecast, and Yelp searches support its increasing popularity: Key findings: In 2026, searches for Indian food buffet near me rose 437% Indian tiffin service (a traditional home-style meal delivery service) went up 76% California leads the list with 10 of the 100 spots North Carolina and Florida each claim eight spots On the list of 100 spots includes only one restaurant from the Garden State ranked in the top 25. Bombay River, Red Bank: No. 21 .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bombay River Indian Cuisine

Monmouth County, NJ · 3d

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People Drive From All Over New Jersey Just For The Crumb Cake At This Tiny Bakery

Somewhere in Bay Head, New Jersey, there’s a bakery that has quietly ruined every other crumb cake you’ll ever eat, and it doesn’t even apologize for it. Mueller’s Bakery is the kind of place that gets into your head, stays there, and eventually convinces you to drive however far you need to drive just to get back.

Bay Head, NJ · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

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This New Jersey Seafood Shack Serves Coconut Shrimp Right Beside the Docks

Coconut shrimp, a lobster special, and a river full of boats, all served from a walk-up window. That combo alone made me stop scrolling. The best part is how modest the whole setup sounds. This New Jersey seafood shack sits at the end of a driveway, right on the water....

Red Bank, NJ · 6d

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The Long Island, New York Italian Restaurant Where One Family Has Cooked Since 1955

Three brothers from Naples split the work right down the middle. One made the pizza, one cooked, and one ran the tables. That was 1955, and the family never handed over the keys. A son of one founder still runs the place today, alongside his wife, his sister, and a whole crew of grandkids.

New York, NY · 2d

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CJ McLoone's bids bittersweet farewell to Tinton Falls with 2026 closing

CJ McLoone's in Tinton Falls says goodbye after 14 years. Final day of service is in December.

Tinton Falls, NJ · 3d

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A Historic New Jersey Building Hides One Of The State’s Most Romantic Italian Restaurants

A farmhouse built back in 1740 now serves soft egg yolk ravioli under vaulted ceilings. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. The old house sits on a classic downtown street in New Jersey. Inside, curved Venetian plaster ceilings rise over antique pine floors and European antiques. What gets...

New Jersey · 2d

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This NJ pasta shop makes 10,000 ravioli a week the old-fashioned way

Flour. Water. Egg. It starts simply, said Dominick Discenza. Building on those three ingredients with "only the best" in cheeses, meats, spices, herbs and oils is the key to Discenza and his family-run L&D Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in Middlesex. For more than 55 years, the Discenza family has shared Italian traditions, family recipes and fresh pasta through its deli and pasta shop. The shop was recently named to Yelp’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S. Like many of the pasta shops on the list, Sapore's roots run deep into Italian territory, with chef-owners who hail from traditional pasta makers. Many learned the craft from their families with recipes handed down from generation to generation. At Sapore Ravioli, the story begins in the small village of Baranello, Italy. Dicsenza learned to cook while watching and working with his grandparents before he came to the U.S. at age 12 with his family. They would get milk from the cows, make it into mozzarella. They grew olives to make olive oil. Everything was "in the family," he said. Those traditions and flavors remain with him today. Discenza founded Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in 1970, determined to share

Middlesex, NJ · 5d

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Iconic Doughnut Chain Plans NJ Expansion In 33-Shop Deal

Iconic doughnut purveyor Krispy Kreme plans to open several new shops in New Jersey as part of a five-year expansion across the New York metro area. The chain, famous for its sugary, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts, said it plans to open 33 shops across the New York City metro area, including Long Island and New Jersey.

New Jersey · 4d

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Another Jersey Shore Restaurant Says Goodbye After 14 Years

A popular Jersey Shore dining destination is preparing to close its doors after 14 years, marking the end of an era for customers who have made the restaurant a favorite gathering spot for family dinners, celebrations, and nights out. CJ McLoone’s Pub & Grille in Tinton Falls has announced that...

Tinton Falls, NJ · 1d

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This Small New York Italian Deli Serves Subs Worth Traveling For

A single hero at this Greenwich Village counter can stretch into two full meals. The meats get sliced only after you order, and the mozzarella is made fresh every day. I’m convinced that kind of care is rare. This family shop has been feeding New York since 1900, and it still makes its own sausage by hand.

New York, NY · 3d

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Regulars Drive 40 Minutes Each Way For Fried Shrimp At This New Jersey Fish Market

Some people drive 40 minutes each way just to pick up fried shrimp from a small seafood counter in New Jersey. Then they come back and do it again. That kind of loyalty usually belongs to famous pizza joints or old diners, not a fish market. Yet this spot sells...

Jersey City, NJ · 5d

thelocalgirl.com

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Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner at the Jersey Shore

Even though Thanksgiving is all about the meal, that doesn’t mean you have to spend the whole day in the kitchen or make multiple trips to the grocery store. Several Jersey Shore restaurants, caterers + markets have Thanksgiving meals ready to order, including à la carte items like side dishes. Read on for where to order Thanksgiving dinner at the Jersey Shore for 2026.

Middletown, NJ · 1d

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Sandy Hook Seafood’s Fair Haven Shop: Planned and Current Hours

Before Sandy Hook Seafood opened, The Two River Times reported that the planned hours were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market later opened in October at 615 River Road in Fair Haven, and NJ.com reported a different schedule: Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The accounts describe the schedule at different stages, but do not explain the change.

Fair Haven, NJ · 3d

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A Town Smothered in Chili

Seven spouts of fire roast a cage full of peppers, thirty pounds of chiles blistering and spinning in tantric motion. Out the back of the roaster, green sludge and bits of blackened skin pour onto the asphalt. The sign in front—DiTomaso Farms—is singed and ashen, and once in a while, there is respite from the flames: A vendor hoses the peppers down and envelops them in a cloud of smoke. This smoke, however, wafts into the nearby booths, where families turn into choruses of coughs and complaints. A child cried, maybe two.

Pueblo, CO · 4d