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ROUTE 21 MURAL The Route 21 mural made its debut earlier this year. This piece of the 1+ mile mural was created by Sonni and named “A Long Day.” Sonni creates a playful conversation about the everyday with a palette of primary colors and action drawings. Sonni was born in Argentina and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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RESTAURANT/BAR
27 Mix Restaurant
27 Halsey St; 973-648-0643 American restaurant; Outdoor backyard
Applebees
383 Springfield Ave; 973-242-3600 New wood fired grill, restaurant and bar. Order online at applebees.com
Burg
55 Park Pl; 973-482-2874 Burger restaurant/bar in Military Park
Dinosaur BBQ
Novelty Burger & Bar
214 Market St; 973-424-9000 Burger restaurant with bar
Redd’s Biergarten
220 Market St; 973-877-6600 reddsbiergarten.com German restaurant and biergarten. $5 happy hour from 2-7pm.
Taste Venue
47 Edison Pl; 973-642-8400 American restaurant & lounge CAFE/COFFEE SHOP
QUICK EATS
Annabella’s Kitchen
144 Washington St; 862-237-9700 Diner-like restaurant
Awesome
9 Alling St; 973-242-3333 International comfort food.
Burger Walla
47 Halsey St; 862-259-2552 Burgerwalla.com Burgers, fries, sweet potato tots, lassi and more. Delivery and catering.
Art Kitchen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Black Swan Espresso
Central Diner
Edison Ale House
Freetown Cafe
Deluxe Diner
Hobby’s Delicatessen
Intrinsic Cafe
Kilkenny Ale House
Starbucks
224 Market St; 862-214-6100 BBQ & Southern Cuisine.
Duke’s Southern Table
11 Clinton St; 862-763-5757 Soul Food; Live Music 51 Edison Pl; 973-643-5560 American restaurant/pub 32 Branford Pl; 973-623-0410 Kosher-Style Deli 27 Central Ave; 973-824-8048 Irish Pub with American cuisine
Martini 494
494 Edison Pl; 973-642-4900 American cuisine
McGovern’s Tavern
58-60 New St; 973-643-3984 Irish Pub close to campus.
Mercato Tomato Pie
212 Market St; 973-424-9000 Brick-Oven Pizza
NICO Kitchen + Bar
at NJPAC; 973-642-1226 American Restaurant & Bar
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61 Halsey St; 973-732-1278 Sandwiches and coffee selections.
Coming to Halsey Street
41 Halsey St; 973-732-7517 Coffee selections, free wi-fi 5 Sussex Ave; 973-842-2210 Bubble Tea and snacks. 687 Broad St; 973-558-0253 Coffee/Cafe DESSERT/BAKERY
Cinnamon Sugar
191 Market St; 973-982-1703 Bubble Tea and snacks.
EDO’s Dessert Lounge
17 Academy St; 973-896-1003 Dessert lounge and bakery; cafe
Sweet Retreat
21 Academy St; 973-848-1099 Cupcakes/bakery
222 Market St; 973-623-2870 Known for burritos and bowls 30 Central Ave; 973-623-8137 Diner 561 Broad St; 973-624-1532 Diner with fresh, made to order items
GrabbaGreen
98 Halsey St; 973-735-6700 grabbagreen.com Opening this fall. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, smoothies, snacks. 100% Whole foods, No GMOs, No Hormones.
Halal Guys
72 Halsey St; facebook.com/thehalalguysnewark Opening this fall. World famous gyro and chicken. Middle Eastern delights.
Harvest Table
127 Halsey St; 973-494-8183 550 Broad St; 862-772-7100 Harvesttablenewark.com Fresh, healthy sandwiches, salads, smoothies and more. Now at TWO downtown locations. Delivery & catering available.
Jimmy John’s
95 Halsey St; 862-234-2100 Gourmet sandwiches and subs
Uptown Grill
164 University Ave; 862-237-7497 Deli salads, specialty sandwiches and more. PIZZA
Blaze Pizza
691 Broad St; 973-424-0444 Fast personal sized pizzas
Gratto Bistro
La Cocina
Qdoba
Queen Pizza
Freetown Cafe
MiGente Cafe
Green ChicPea
Munchies by Antonio
Halal Guys
Ramen Gami
20 Green St; 862-234-1815 Pizza and more 122 Halsey St; 973-624-7322 Italian/Pizza with free delivery. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Robert’s Pizzeria
63 New St; 973-642-0082 Italian/Pizza INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS
Burger Walla
47 Halsey St; 862-259-2552 Burgerwalla.com All-American beef burgers with Indian fusion sides and specialties.
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61 New St; 973-856-6777 Latin 41 Halsey St; 973-732-7517 Vegan-friendly Jamaican cafe 58 Halsey St; 862-240-1500 Kosher, falafel & hummus 72 Halsey St; facebook.com/thehalalguysnewark Opening this fall. World famous gyro and chicken. Middle Eastern delights.
Hot C Thai
59 New St; 973-624-0624 Thai restaurant
64 Halsey St; 973-353-0196 Mexican eats 7 Central Ave; 973-621-9090 Cuban cuisine 42-48 Norfolk St; 862-241-1084 Venezuelan street food 1 Sussex Ave; 973-622-2888 Ramen & Udon bowls, buns & sushi
Sahara Grill
160 University Ave; 973-234-2490 Middle Eastern, Halal
Spice N Grill
27 Academy St; 973-877-0993 Indian
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CAFE/BAKERIES
Casa Do Pao De Queijo
Krug’s Tavern
118 Wilson Ave; 973-465-9795 Best Burger in NJ by NJ.com
220 Ferry St; 973-344-3145
SPANISH/PORTUGUESE
Delicia’s Bakery Café
167 Ferry St; 973-465-9000
The Patio
68-76 Wilson Ave; 973-368-2799
Teixeira’s Bakery
186 Ferry St; 973-344-4902 American
Bello’s Pub & Grill
376 Market St; 973-465 0052 Gastropub with great beer selection
Burger Bound
62 Van Buren St; 973-732-9750 Burger restaurant
Hell’s Kitchen Lounge
150 Lafayette St; 973-465-4422 American restaurant with brunch, lunch/dinner and tasty cocktails
Casa Vasca
141 Elm St; 973-465-1350 Spanish Cuisine
Casa d’ Paco
90 Ferry St; 973-465-5600 Sushi and Tapas
Mompou Tapas
77 Ferry St; 973-578-8114 Spanish/Tapas
Sagres Bar & Grill
44 Prospect St; 973-589-4070 Portuguese food
73 Warwick St; 862-307-9466 Tapas bar and restaurant
Best Burger in OTHER NJ by NJ.com
Catas
Altas Horas Lanchas
Ferry Street BBQ
Hamburgao
Fornos of Spain
Mi Pequeno Mexico
Iberia Peninsula
Sushi House 21
538 Market St; 973-491-5400 Tapas 89 Ferry St; 973-344-7337 Portuguese BBQ Chicken/Ribs 47 Ferry St; 973-589-4767 Spanish food 63-69 Ferry St; 973-344-5611 Portuguese food
NIGHTLIFE
DJ's/LIVE BANDS & DANCING Adega Grill 130 Ferry St; 973-589-8830
Lancers 459 Ferry St, 973-344-2662
Catas 538 Market St; 973-491-5400
QXT’s 150 Lafayette St; 973-465-4422
Hell’s Kitchen Lounge 150 Lafayette St; 973-465-4422
Vivo Tapas Lounge 167 Ferry St; 973-465-4800
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Manu’s
266 Ferry St; 973-465-5200 Brazilian Burgers & Sandwiches 288 Lafayette St; 973-465-1776 Brazilian Burgers 81 Ferry St; 973-344-7600 Mexican food 242 Elm St; 973-991-0067 BYOB Sushi restaurant
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The Newark Downtown District (NDD) transformed the Amtrak retention wall on Route 21 into the country’s second longest mural — approximately the length of 25 football fields (1.39-mile). The mural includes 15 distinct works by 18 talented artists that pay homage to Newark’s history, while also celebrating its present and future. Learn more about the mural during Open Doors. A walking tour is scheduled for Saturday October 22nd at 11am. More details to be announced.
photo courtesy of the Newark Downtown District, photographer Daniel Weintraub (@halopigg)
No car? No problem! Newark is one of the most public transit friendly cities in the country. LIGHT RAIL (Newark subway) The light rail can shuttle you around downtown and even into other parts of Newark, like Branch Brook Park. PATH TRAINS The PATH goes to Jersey City, Hoboken and even NYC. The Newark PATH line goes directly into World Trade Center or you can change in Jersey City for other NYC stops. NJ TRANSIT NJ Transit trains & buses criss cross the city and county. Visit njtransit.com for lines & schedules and discounts. CROSS STATE LINES If you’re trying to get to Boston, Philly or DC - Newark is a stop for Amtrak or get cheap seats (as low as a few bucks) on Bolt Bus, which leaves from Newark Penn.
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BIKING There are new bike lanes around the city which allow for easy exploration.
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ART SCENE: OCTOBER 20-23 Get an intense introduction to the art scene during the city-wide celebration called Open Doors, October 20-23, offering open studio tours, special and new exhibits, artist talks, mural tours and much more in the works!
The same weekend get schooled on poetry when the largest poetry festival comes to town: The Dodge Poetry Festival. College student tickets available for only $5.
JAMES MOODY DEMOCRACY OF JAZZ FESTIVAL NJPAC delights again with the James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival. Find live music in venues around town as well as jazz brunches, competitions and more.
NJ’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Newark.
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BLOOM FEST
Newark has more cherry blossoms than Washington DC. Check out Branch Brook Park’s Cherry Blossom Festival: Bloomfest when the park comes alive in pink.
PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL A 3-day Festival on Ferry Street in the Ironbound with music, food & fun!
BRICK CITY REVUE (Last Thursday): Comedy shows with several funny acts. @ Kilkenny Ale House (27 Central Ave). Free. BITES & BRUSHES (Select Thursdays): Learn to paint and take home your own masterpiece. @ Burger Walla (47 Halsey) $35 full meal & painting supplies.
PRINT CLUB (Wednesdays): Create your own prints on shirts, wearables, paper, etc. @ Newark Print Shop (304 University Ave). $10.
HAVE YOU MET NEWARK TOURS: Great fun-filled tours of downtown, Ironbound & more. Free/ donation. Dates & details at haveyoumetnewark.com
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ART GALLERIES
SPORTS TEAMS
LIBRARY
This is only a sampling of galleries. More at NewarkPulse.com Aljira 591 Broad St; 973-622-1600 aljira.org
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St; 973-733-7784 Library cards available for students, corporate employees and residents. Free wi-fi available.
City Without Walls (cWOW) 6 Crawford St; 973-622-2941 cwow.org
360 Springfield Ave; 973-642-5555 Home of Shaq DX, Tuesdays are $6.50 tickets.
73 Market St; 973-353-9533 aferro.org
Index Art Center
237 Washington St; 862-218-0278 indexartcenter.org
Newark Print Shop
MUSEUMS
Jewish Museum of NJ
304 University Ave newarkprintshop.org
145 Broadway; 973-485-2609
Newark Museum
SEED Gallery
49 Washington St; 973-596-6550 Free admission for Newark residents and student. Free wi-fi available at the cafe.
210 Market St newarkseed.com
Prudential Center
NY Red Bulls
Red Bulls Arena; 201-583-7000 Soccer games close in Harrison
MOVIES
CityPlex 12
Gallery Aferro
NJ Devils
THEATERS & ARENAS
Newark Symphony Hall
1020 Broad St; 973-643-8014
NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center)
1 Center St; 973-648-8989; Performing Arts Center with a variety of performances, theater and often free community programs.
Prudential Center
165 Mulberry St; 973-757-6000 One of the most active arenas in the nation with live shows, WWE and so much more.
PARKS Military Park
Recently renovated, Military Park offers a variety of free daily events and activities from music, outdoor fitness classes, readings and more. You can also find ping pong tables, board games and a even a carousel.
Branch Brook Park
Branch Brook is easy to get to via the Light Rail. There are trails available for jogging. Branch Brook has more cherry blossoms than Washington DC that come to life in the spring.
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Riverfront Park WEEquahic Park You can stroll along the water on an orange boardwalk and even get out and enjoy the Passaic River with boat and kayak tours. There’s a great calendar that continues with free events through end of October.
Weequahic Park offers a beautiful golf course available at an even better price. There’s a scenic path for jogging, and beautiful brand new fields for all sports.
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ARTS
GlassRoots
10 Bleeker St; 973-353-9555 Glass making studio that offers classes and workshops for adults and students.
Halsey Fabric
91 Halsey St; 973-623-4985 Fabric store
Muellers
156 Central Ave; 973-621-7555 Wholesale store with great offering for crafts/projects and events BANKS
M&T Bank
60 Park Pl; 973-624-6800 157 Seventh Ave; 973-481-4840 72 Mount Vernon Pl; 973-372-1058 www.mtb.com
PNC Bank
1140 Raymond Blvd; 973-639-7115
TD Bank
105 Mulberry St; 973-733-9370
SPAS/NAILS
Bella Nails
41 Maiden Lane; 917-328-8386 Coming this fall
Star Nails
97 Halsey St; 973-623-8417
My Chic Nails
31 Halsey St; 973-230-1973 GIFTS
Artisan Collective
25 Halsey St; 973-565-0238 Unique locally made gifts, jewelry, clothing, bags, candles and more!
East West Gifts
57 Halsey St; 973-642-0029 Asian artisan store featuring jewelry, art, and pottery. CLOTHING
Closet Savvy Consignment
35 Maiden Lane; 973-849-6100 Consignment store in Teacher’s Village with lots of great brands and styles.
Dans Caps
33 Branford Pl; 973-623-4433 Hat specialists and menswear.
MH302
29 Halsey St; 973-643-0302 Women’s clothing atelier and boutique. Custom designed clothes.
Off The Hanger
12 Linden St; 973-842-4455 Unique boutique featuring women’s and men’s clothing and accessories and custom/vintage furniture.
Ron Tomson
116 Halsey St; Men’s clothing store
She Boutique
83 Halsey St; 973-732-2205 Women’s clothing store SPORTS
Nike Factory Store
697 Broad St; 973-353-0350
Underground Skate Shop
145 Halsey St; 973-230-9580 Skater apparel, shoes, and gear. MARKETS/Pop-up shops
Aferro’s Market on Market
In November/December 85 Market St visit aferro.org for details and dates
Newark Pop-Up Shops
You never know where it’ll pop-up! Find them on facebook.
Newark Public Library Annual Book Sale in April 5 Washington St details/dates at friendsofnpl.org
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