Restaurants & Bars

Jersey City Restaurant Fest Kicks Off This Week: See Meals, Deals

Jersey City has been named an up-and-coming foodie town. Its Restaurant Fest allows you to enjoy special dishes and deals.

Jersey City is full of good places to stop for a bite.
Jersey City is full of good places to stop for a bite. (Caren Lissner/Patch)

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Back in 2022, Jersey City was named one of the top 11 up-and-coming foodie towns by Food and Wine Magazine, and new restaurants have been added since. Now you'll have a chance to try them with special deals and meals when Jersey City's Summer Restaurant Fest kicks off this Friday.

READ MORE: One Of Top 11 Foodie Towns In U.S. Is Jersey City, National Magazine Says

The two-week event highlights new restaurants and old favorites around the city.

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The website for the event lists the restaurants by cuisine as well as places where you can get "light bites," from pastries to a local craft beer.

Participating restaurants are serving up dishes — some for just one night — ranging from Southern soul food to lobster.

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