Eat & Drink
The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
Our top restaurants span a spectrum of cuisines to satisfy every kind of eater—from French at Madame in Jersey City to Japanese-Italian fusion at Pasta Ramen in Montclair.

Poll Results: Readers Choose Their Favorite NJ Restaurants of 2023
The winners of New Jersey Monthly's 40th annual Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll.

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They sell Hank Sauce out of their Sea Isle City restaurant of the same name, as well as in stores around the state and country.

Jersey Shore Barbecue Joints to Savor
Up and down the coast, the invigorating salt air meets its match in the aroma of smoked meats.
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