LEGENDARY BITES On the Menu New Jersey’s cuisine is as diverse as its landscapes, and these iconic foods—with culinary connections known the world over—helped put this great state on the map. Pizza Arguably the staple food of New Jersey Italian culture, you’re never far from a satisfying slice of tomato pie with over 2,000 pizzerias in the state. Whether you’re looking for a spot with decades of tradition serving a thin and crispy crust, family-run restaurants baking saucy Grandma Pies or chef-driven pizza parlors with creative takes, there’s a reason we’re known as one of the “Best Pizza States in the U.S.” GET SAUCY: Kate & Al’s Pizza or Pete’s Pizza , Columbus Farmers Market • Razza , Jersey City • De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies , Robbinsville Italian Ice / Water Ice It’s the perfect reprieve from hot summer days down the shore or at the ballpark. The descendant of the Italian granita, this fruity frozen treat is made from soft-textured ice, sugar and various flavorings—from traditional cherry and mango to watermelon, grape and cotton candy. COOL OFF: Vincent’s Homemade Ice Cream , Mount Holly • Water Ice Station , Pitman • DiCosmo’s Italian Ice , Metuchen Diner-Style Disco Fries New Jersey isn’t called the “Diner Capital of the World” for nothing. While our neighbors to the north call this guilty pleasure poutine, Jerseyans call them “disco fries.” Found at select diners across the state, this groovy dance of French fries traditionally comes topped with a savory brown or chicken gravy and loaded with melted mozzarella cheese for the ultimate diner indulgence or late-night snack. CHOW DOWN: Tops Diner , East Newark • Tick Tock Diner , Clifton 18 2026 New Jersey Travel Guide
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