NJ.com’s Genovese: Dark, quiet, inviting interior; good food on a tiny grill; cheeseburger ranked #9 on list of the NJ best burgers. Outdoor patio, for when warmer
A dive bar in the best possible sense - unpretentious and welcoming. Come here at the end of the night.
NJ.com’s Genovese: Atmos is cozy & unpretentious; build u own burger or order Meltdown or M.A.C. daddy. Best is GhostFace Killer: espresso-rub w/ ghost pepp jam, smkd gouda, bacon tots & bbq sauce
NJ.com’s Genovese: time-warp wonder is one of Hobo’s lesser-known restaurant/bars. Menu includes grilled steak sandwich, shepherd’s pie, braised short ribs & hearty homemade soup. Excellent wings, too
NJ.com’s Genovese: flying saucer-shaped White Mana, said to have originally been at ‘39 NY World’s Fair, is essential Jers food experience. sliders, cooked on a tiny grill, exude fatty greasy goodness
NJ.com’s Genovese: A short stroll from the Journal Square PATH station may be its coolest hot dog hangout, with its uber-bright yellow counter and some of the state’s best grilled hot dogs
NJ.com’s Genovese: Bergen Co might be bagel capital of NJ. None is better: perfectly sized bags w/crusty exterior &soft chewy in. cream cheeses & egg salad great but tuna melt on everything is winner
Roast beef & gravy w/ fresh mutz. This is the best sandwich in Hoboken & Liz Lemon’s obsession on “30 Rock”, available only on Thurs & Sat. Get it with sun dried tomatoes or garlicky roasted peppers.
NJ.com: won best sub/hoagie shop showdown; specialty products; fav sando: Pete’s Special Tuna sub, & Soprano, w/sopressata, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes & evoo
Eater: wonderful taqueria located in back of gas station; exterior colorfully muraled/no interior dining; find lamb birria & range of other fillings, from cabeza (cow head) to potatoes or ribeye
Eater: long-established rest looks like dance hall w/yellow walls; offers rarely seen tacos, including el hombres and tacos quillos (steak & caramel'd onions inside). Watch out for Oaxacan memelas
