January • 2022
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Foodie Heaven:
The Best of Farm-to-Table Dining in Hudson County RAZZA PIZZA ARTIGIANALE
LIBERTY HOUSE RESTAURANT
In culinary hub Jersey City, the farm-to-table movement extends to high-end handmade pizza. Razza Pizza Artigianale incorporates local ingredients at every level, from flour milled in Clifton, New Jersey, to their own homemade yeast culture—one of the many secrets behind their lauded artisanal pizza recipes. Chef and owner Dan Richer makes fresh, local ingredients a priority—and it pays off. He has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation as a rising star semi-finalist, and earned a spot on 50 Best’s “Best Pizza in North America” list in 2019.
The scenic Liberty House Restaurant is located in Jersey City’s Liberty State Park, with panoramas of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan—not to mention some of Hudson County’s best farm-to-table meals. Executive Chef Ken Trickilo is a leader in this farm-fresh movement. The Liberty House sources ingredients from establishments like Dancing Goat Farm of Warren, New Jersey, and uses a hydroponic farm to ensure fresh ingredients in the off-season.
HALIFAX RESTAURANT
FORK HILL KITCHEN
With a focus on northeastern farm and coastal cuisine, Halifax doesn’t just offer farmfresh meals—they’re part of its DNA. Halifax, located on the waterfront in Hoboken, sources its food from local farmers and fishermen, with Chef Seadon Shouse serving up everything from house-smoked meats to sea salt made straight out of Montauk. Just like its bites, the Halifax drink menu offers a variety of local spirits, ensuring patrons get the ultimate local dining experience.
Union City’s casual new Fork Hill Kitchen restaurant is a small, intimate dining spot with fresh ingredients harvested as locally as possible. It’s renowned for high-quality American fare with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—not to mention a stellar wine selection. Fork Hill Executive Chef Eric Clemente’s modern menu spans brunch to dinner, with a roster of dishes that changes by the season, ensuring the ultimate in fresh, farm-to-table fare, any time of year.
After your meal, walk off the delicious bites with the wide variety of self-guided walking tours. Craft your own tour through Hudson County’s history, culture, and dining scenes straight from your smartphone. With easy-to-follow walking route maps that wind you through some of the best Hudson County sights, and added interesting background information, flashback photographs, and fun facts that showcase the region’s rich history, you can take in every inch of Hudson County.
Whether you’re looking for fresh fare after a holiday season packed with sweets or you just love knowing where your food comes from, you’re in luck. As the Garden State, New Jersey brims with local farms—and few places serve Jersey-fresh fare as creatively and deliciously as foodie capital Hudson County. Farm-to-table dining experiences don’t just abound here; they come with extra perks, such as skyline views and world-class chefs. If you’re ready to enjoy Jersey-fresh food straight from the source, look no further. Here are six of the best restaurants to enjoy a farm-to-table meal in Hudson County.
JERSEY CITY
MARCUS AT NOHU ROOFTOP
THE KITCHEN STEP
The Marcus at NoHu Rooftop, located atop the new EnVue Hotel in Weehawken, pairs gorgeous Big Apple views with mouthwatering farm-to-table fare—all under the leadership of Chef Marcus Samuelsson. The menu includes a variety of locally sourced and seasonally inspired bites; Samuelsson packs the menu with as much produce from area farms as possible, ensuring a delectable fresh meal with equally top-notch scenery.
Known for modern-American cuisine in downtown Jersey City’s trendy Van Vorst area, The Kitchen Step is a can’tbeat stop for those seeking farm-to-table cuisine. Executive Chef Ryan DePersio carefully crafted a menu spotlighting the best fresh and seasonal ingredients—all inspired by local markets. Don’t miss the creative craft cocktails from The Kitchen Step mixologist Ray Keane, too.
WEEHAWKEN
HOBOKEN
JERSEY CITY
JERSEY CITY
UNION CITY
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