NorthJersey Eats

@northjerseyeats

A taste of North Jersey's food scene, from NorthJersey.com & The Record food writer @karanicolev . Part of the USA TODAY Network. 📰: @northjerseynews
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The VIRAL RAINBOW PIGNOLI COOKIE has arrived in New Jersey👌❤️💚🍪🤌 And it’s awesome. It comes from @half_baked_treats_ , and each one features: - a hybrid tri-color & pignoli base - semisweet chocolate dip - & raspberry filling AKA, you know longer have to go to Staten Island to get this decadent treat (and, to be honest, this version might be better — because it’s STUFFED). Grab yours at: 📍107 Miller Road 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats njfood #newjerseyfood
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43 minutes ago
These are the TOP 3 PIEROGI SPOTS in North Jersey🥟❤️‍🔥👏😍💯🥟❤️‍🔥 This week, you guys asked me (food writer @karanicolev ) where to find the best pierogi in the area. ALL AVAILABLE boiled or fried, here are my current favorites. What type of food should I recommend next? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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1 day ago
You can DINE WITH YOUR DOG at this New Jersey restaurant🐶🐕❤️🐕‍🦺🐾🥩🍔🍽️ NJ’s iconic “Bone Apètit” dinner is BACK! It’s held annually at @sternandbowrestaurant , and each attending pup will receive: - a bone marrow “appetizer” - choice of entrée (salmon, steak or terrine) - and a canine-friendly dessert (such as “terrier-misu”) All meals are vet-approved and canine-friendly, and the “human food” — which ranges from steaks to charbroiled oysters and wood-fired pizza — is just as great. Upcoming dates include May 15, 16 and 17 (next event will be September), and will be hosted at: 📍@sternandbowrestaurant ; 171 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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3 days ago
This is the HOTTEST new restaurant in North Jersey right now🔥❤️‍🔥🥩🍣💙🤑🍸 It’s called Blu Livingston (@bluonthehudson ), and it’s already serving hundreds of guests a night. On the menu are prime steaks, elevated seafood, sushi “nori” tacos and more — but my personal order (food writer @karanicolev ) is a toss up between the Spicy Ricotta Gnocchi and the Wagyu Fried Rice. Try everything on the elevated menu at: 📍277 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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4 days ago
Bergen’s NEW pasta and pizza joint is GREAT🍝🍕🍽️🍅✨❤️‍🔥 It’s called @pastaepassionenj , and it’s all about the simple classics — done right. On a daily basis, the team crafts all the pasta from scratch, to be used in straightforward dishes like Gnocchi Sorrentina and Cacio e Pepe with delicious pecorino. The best pies on the menu are no-nonsense as well, with the Margherita impressing with nothing but the freshest tomatoes and creamiest mozzarella. From the hand-folded Mushroom Ravioli to the house-made Tiramisu, there are plenty of winners on the menu. 📍153 Paris Ave., Northvale 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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5 days ago
This is NOT FRIED CHICKEN…………🍗🚫🍗⛔️🐔 It’s……🍦 Featuring a caramel cornflake crust and a chocolate-covered pretzel “bone,” you can find it in Jersey at @vilardos_deli_nutley 👌 📍250 High Street, Nutley 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njfood #njeats #newjerseyfood
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8 days ago
This New Jersey bakery serves a MINI DOUGHNUT BOARD🍩🍓😍🍫🍭✨ It’s called the Bomboloni Board, and it comes from @guzzo_bakehouse . On each board are 8 house-made doughnuts, in varieties like: - strawberries and cream - pistachio - chocolate - and cannoli …so you can try many different STUFFED treats at once👌🍩💯 Get your board at: 📍149 Terrace St., Haworth 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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9 days ago
This PASTA PARADISE is one of North Jersey’s TOP 10 NEW RESTAURANTS (of 2026 — so far)🍝🇮🇹🍅🍄‍🟫🧄🍴🧀 It’s called @massapastanj , and it specializes in a small number of handmade pasta dishes. While the Rigatoni Pomodoro (with aged cheese) and Short Rib Maltagliati (with 8-hour braised meat) will transport you straight to Italy, my (food writer @karanicolev ) favorite dish on the menu is the Truffle Tagliatelle — which features long, fresh noodles smothered in mushroom cream, truffles, garlic confit and leeks. Try all of those chef-crafted pastas (plus salmon fusilli and classic cacio e pepe) at: 📍35 Washington Street, Tenafly 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood newjerseyfood
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11 days ago
This New Jersey bakehouse makes BREAD PUDDING FRENCH TOAST🤤🍰🥞🤩✨🍓 Which is literally slices of gooey, homemade bread pudding — turned into French toast. The cafe is called @guzzo_bakehouse , which is a local classic known equally for its awesome brunch dishes and fresh baked goods (and specialties like this one that combine BOTH). Try it — plus carrot cake french toast, apple pie french toast and more — at: 📍149 Terrace St., Haworth 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #newjerseyfood #njfood
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12 days ago
This is North Jersey’s NEWEST LAKESIDE DINING SPOT☀️⛵️🌅🍴✨🌠 It’s called the @lakedrivetavern , and it’s tucked on the shores of Wayne’s Packanack Lake. On the menu are entirely scratch-made dishes like Truffle Gnocchi and burgers on fresh buns, but the PERFECT Lake Drive order is steamy bowl of hand-cut Chowder Fries with a Key Lime Martini on the side. Check out all the views and eats at: 📍58 Lake Drive W., Wayne 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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14 days ago
This is the LAST 99¢ “DOLLAR SLICE” in New Jersey💔🍕💲1️⃣💔🍕 I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭 Priced at $0.99 for the past 20 years, the cheese slice at @deliziapizzadover (with a second location in Ledgewood) has a been steal for hungry Jersey residents for two decades. Today, though, as competing one dollar slices have raised their prices to $1.23, $1.89 or even over $2, the future of the iconic slice is at stake. Go try it — while it lasts — at: 📍@deliziapizzadover or @deliziapizzaledgewoodnj (And, yes. It’s good. So is the eggplant vodka parm.) 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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16 days ago
This is one of Jersey’s BEST BBQ SPOTS🍗🥩♨️🔥💯🏆🐖 And you’ve probably never heard of it — until now. It’s called @smokinmossouthernbbq , and it was founded by a dude from Georgia who recently relocated to Sussex County. While down south, he perfected juicy ribs, brisket cheesesteaks, pulled pork sliders and more — and now he’s bringing all of those things (plus melt-in-your-mouth homestyle cornbread and saucy mac & cheese) to the Garden State. Go check out this pitmaster’s paradise at: 📍15 Route 206, Sandyston (Sussex County) 🎥 @karanicolev #northjerseyeats #njeats #njfood #newjerseyfood
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17 days ago