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NJ Italian Restaurants You’ll Love
There are more Italian restaurants in New Jersey than any other kind. These are our favorites.
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On Route 36 in Union Beach, one of Jersey's hottest celebrity chefs puts an Italian accent on fun, relatable food.
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