I’m flying into Newark here in a couple weeks for work trip in Oradell. This will be my first trip up north and I’m hoping to sight see a bit while I’m in town. I have plans to check out the Statue of Liberty on the afternoon I get in, but not sure what else is in close proximity to check out. Any other recommendations for sites to see? Also what are some best places to eat in and around Newark? I’ll be staying not too far from the airport.

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AgitatedAorta t1_jbmy6ii wrote on March 10, 2023 at 4:48 AM

Go to the Ironbound if you want good food. Casa D'Paco and Vivo Tapas for Spanish cuisine, Boi Na Brasa and Brasilia for Brazilian BBQ are some of my first recommendations, but there are tons of other restaurants in the neighborhood. The Newark Museum of Art is very underrated. It's a great way to spend the day when the weather is bad. Also, if you're arriving in April, you might just arrive at the perfect time to see the cherry blossoms in Branch Brook Park, which has the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the US. There's also a Japanese cultural festival and music on April 16.

Atuk-77 t1_jbo4idh wrote on March 10, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Newark itself has some of the best restaurants in the area for Spanish (*Mompou or ViVo tapas) Portuguese (Sol Mar, Iberia, *Adega Grill)or Brazilian ( *Delicias de Mina’s Steak House, Brazilia Grill). I placed an asterisk on my favorite spots, those are located in the Ironbound section of Newark a safe neighborhood know for its restaurant scene.

1Pichi t1_jbo9rw2 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 1:57 PM

Newark Museum, Grammy Museum

Franklytheworst t1_jbpbtgh wrote on March 10, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Peep the North Ironbound district. There is a place called La Nueva Taqoria Morelos that just came under new management and the place is great. Everything is fresh, but I recommend any of their tortas.

infomanus t1_jbnwkmv wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:56 AM

If you need to be in Oradell why stay in Newark Will take you at least 30 minutes to get to work

Keilz t1_jbmvc3r wrote on March 10, 2023 at 4:21 AM

There’s really not much around the airport other than a mess of highways. You’ll need to Uber to Newark Penn station or rent a car. If you’ll be in Oradell, I would look for places in Bergen county and NYC. Terminal A in the airport is brand new and actually has a lot of food options if you need to kill time there.

For food places in Newark itself I have enjoyed Mercato pie and hobby’s deli. I just work in Newark though so I’ll leave it to others to mention their fave spots.