Food and Drink

ANNE-MARIE CARUSO

South House Bar & Restaurant

AMERICAN ( TRADITIONAL ) 149 Newark Ave . ( 201 ) 209-1316

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Surf City Megabar & Restaurant

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 1MarinBlvd . ( 201 ) 516-9000

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Talde Jersey City

ASIAN FUSION 8Erie St . ( 201 ) 630-0077

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Tauphaus

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 2Second St . ( 201 ) 626-6000

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Thirty Acres

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 500 JerseyAve . ( 201 ) 435-3100

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Tilted Kilt

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 201 Marin Blvd . ( 201 ) 984-9346

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Union Republic

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 340 Third St . ( 551 ) 200-6598

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Villa Borghese III

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 475 Washington Blvd . ( 201 ) 420-4823

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Vu

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 2ExchangePlace ( 201 ) 469-1234

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White Star Bar

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 230 Brunswick St . ( 201 ) 653-9234

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White Star Bar

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 179 Warren St . ( 201 ) 209-1900

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Zeppelin Hall

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 88 Liberty View Drive ( 201 ) 721-8888

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NORTH BERGEN

90 Park Restaurant

ITALIAN 9011 Palisade Ave . ( 201 ) 868-0750

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Brazeiro Churrascaria

BARBECUE 7420 Broadway Ave . ( 201 ) 662-1212

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Di Palma Brothers Restaurant

ITALIAN 8728 KennedyBlvd . ( 201 ) 868-3005

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Hanini Grill

MEDITERRANEAN 8206 John F . Kennedy Blvd . ( 201 ) 861-0087

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Havana Rum Room

TAPAS 7512 Broadway ( 201 ) 472-9450

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Jersey Meatball Co .

ITALIAN 7409 Broadway ( 201 ) 758-8900

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Porto By Antonio

ITALIAN 8921 Old River Road ( 201 ) 941-7107

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Rumba Cubana

CUBAN 1807 45thSt . ( 201 ) 553-9100

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Sabor Latin Bistro

SOUTH AMERICAN 8809 RiverRoad ( 201 ) 943-6366

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Tapas de Espana

TAPAS 7909 Bergenline Ave . ( 201 ) 453-1690

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Trattoria La Sorrentina

ITALIAN 7831 Bergenline Ave . ( 201 ) 869-8100

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Waterside Restaurant & Catering

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 7800 B River Road ( 201 ) 861-7767 Watersidestrives on being a placethat creates great memories . Whether you ’ re looking for the perfect spot to gatheryour favoritepeople for aparty , or something more intimate like brunch with your family , afun nightout with your friends or dinner for two , they have you covered . This North Bergen gem is known for an electric atmosphere , beautiful views of the New York City skyline and their delicious food , including a generouslist of seafood .

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PALISADES PARK

21 Golf Restaurant

KOREAN 1UsRt . 46 West ( 201 ) 941-4455

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BBQ Chicken

KOREAN 10 E . Edsall Blvd . ( 201 ) 461-0201

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Eric ’ sSteakhouse

STEAKHOUSE 322 Commercial Ave . ( 201 ) 592-0541

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Meson Madrid

SPANISH 343 Bergen Blvd . ( 201 ) 947-1038

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The Rocks

KOREAN 225 Broad Ave . ( 201 ) 482-8736

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Sushi Island

SUSHI 520 Bergen Blvd . ( 201 ) 346-9006

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Tang Maru

KOREAN 500 10th St . ( 201 ) 482-8744

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Whal Wha San Sushi

JAPANESE 38 E . Columbia Ave . ( 201 ) 943-4419

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Woo Chon

KOREAN 280 Broad Ave . ( 201 ) 242-9999

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YouChun

KOREAN 135 Broad Ave . ( 201 ) 363-1950

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WEEHAWKEN

Charrito ’ s

MEXICAN 974 Jfk Blvd . East ( 201 ) 330-1130

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Chart House

AMERICAN ( NEW ) 1700 Harbor Blvd . ( 201 ) 348-6628 Nestled right on Harbor Boulevard , the Chart House is a primeplace to dine on the Hudson River and take in the New York City skyline view . The venue , which recently underwent a $ 1million remodeling , hosts dinersand private events . Chart House offerslunch , dinner and happy hour , with a menu that ranges fromits seafood specialty , Mac Nut Mahi , toits classic , slow-roasted prime rib . Don ’ t forget their original hot chocolate lava cake .

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Daily Chinese Restaurant

CHINESE 4210 Park Ave . ( 201 ) 865-2273

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Houlihan ’ s ( Restaurants at Lincoln Harbor )

AMERICAN 1200 Harbor Blvd . ( 201 ) 863-4000

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Hudson Blue Bar

ASIAN FUSION 4800 Port Imperial Blvd . ( 201 ) 348-3200

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Kawabae Japanese Restaurant

JAPANESE 974 Boulevard East ( 201 ) 867-5631

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MasinaTrattoria

ITALIAN 500 Harbor Blvd . ( 201 ) 348-4444

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Molos Restaurant

SEAFOOD 1Pershing Road ( 201 ) 223-1200

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Ruth ’ sChris Steak House

STEAKHOUSE 1000 Harbor Blvd . ( 201 ) 863-5100

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WEST NEW YORK

Brazeiro Churrascaria

BARBECUE 103 60th St ( 201 ) 766-2683

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Las Palmas Restaurant

CUBAN 6153 Bergenline Ave . ( 201 ) 861-1400

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Lusso

ITALIAN 40-1Riverwalk Place ( 201 ) 758-7070

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P . F . Chang ’ s

ASIAN 10 Port Imperial Blvd . ( 201 ) 866-7790

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Philly Cheesesteak House

AMERICAN ( TRADITIONAL ) 6012 Park Ave . ( 201 ) 854-3005

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Sal ’ s Pizza Bar

ITALIAN 6127 Bergenline Ave . ( 201 ) 868-1999

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Son Cubano

CUBAN 40-4Riverwalk Place ( 347 ) 598-0398

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The wonderful taste of watermelon

This sweet and refreshing fruit is acolorful staple of the summer season . It also has health benefits . In addition to quenching thirst , watermelon is 92 percent water and provides hefty doses ofvitamin C , vitamin A , potassium and lycopene ( a dis- ease-fighting antioxidant found in red fruits and vegetables ).

Aside from its traditional use as a refreshing snack , watermelon is more versatile than you might think . It ’ s fantastic in drinks and desserts and pairs beautifully with savory foods like cheese and shrimp . Youwill also find watermelon in many recipes for salsa , gazpacho and relish .

Watermelon-Lemonade Coolers

Ingredients 15 cups seeded and cubed watermelon 2 12-ounce cans frozen lemonade concentrate , thawed

2 mint sprigs Ice Garnish with watermelon wedges and mint sprigs

Directions

Process watermelon in ablender or food processor until smooth . Combine concentrate and 2mint sprigs and cook in saucepan over medium-high heat 10 minutes . Stir together watermelon puree and lemonade mixture ; cover and chill eight hours . Remove and discard mint . Stir and serve over ice . Garnish with watermelon wedges and mint sprigs .

– Lisa Badach