"It's nice to finally be recognized as a whole for the work that all of these individual restaurants and chefs are doing all these years. It in many ways is a team effort to be recognized as a city. You can't get recognized with just one restaurant. Many work together to create the food and culture and nightlife here," said Mayor Steven Fulop.

The new spot comes amid a rapid national expansion and marks the bakery's second store in the Garden State.

The eighth location of the Montclair-based restaurant will serve lunch and dinner daily, with to-go and delivery options.

Jersey-born Victor Cruz and Krystal Restaurants are partnering to bring the brand's iconic square-bunned burgers and other offerings out of the region for the first time in its 99-year history.

The Audible initiative that has delivered more than 1.2 million meals in the state's largest city is expanding its options thanks to a grant from the NJEDA's Sustain and Serve program.

“Today more than ever, it’s fundamental that the restaurant business propose food characterized by top quality ingredients and love for tradition, but also authentic experiences that allow the customer to feel the cultural imprinting of where the dishes comes from,” Owner Ciro Iovine said.

In operation for about 40 years, the eatery includes a fine dining restaurant and an inn housed in a restored 19th-century train station that dates back to 1867.

Establishments in Swedesboro, Jackson, Asbury Park and Fort Lee made the list of places to woo a significant other—or a could-it-be significant other.

Pitmaster Myron Mixon, in partnership with Eric and Steve Cohen who have operated Sushi House in the city for 16 years, will serve up dry rubbed barbecue beef, pork and baby back ribs that are smoked in-house fresh daily.

Restaurateurs and caterers around the state admit to feeling a sense of anxiety about the effects of the delta variant on their businesses, as delays in restoring supply chains and labor shortages continue to plague the industry and hinder its full recovery.

The Brick City's economic development organization is partnering with more than 60 local eateries to offer discounts and prix fixe meals to guests.

Applications for Sustain and Serve NJ, under which nonprofits throughout New Jersey have used $14 million in state subsidies to purchase 1.5 million meals from 340 restaurants to go toward residents in need, will be available online between June 28 and July 18.