7 p.m. Dinner
The best bites are waiting for you at the Newport Mall Light Rail stop. Dine at RazzaThe pizzeria Pete Wells, once named the best of New York City. Artisanal pizza fired from a wood burning oven—the formula isn’t groundbreaking, but the commitment to doing it right is evident in every bite. Project Hazelnut, a pizza that uses Rutgers University’s hazelnuts, is always a favorite. Di Natale also has raisin-topped pizzas. If you like meat, you should try the meatballs stuffed with ricotta. This is the dish that the chef’s kiss was created for. You should make a reservation in advance, because even nearly a year after Razza’s glowing NYT The seats are hard to get.
The same street as Razza Taqueria Downtown Even the most discerning of taco lovers will give a thumbs up. The menu includes popular cuts like carnitas or chorizo as well as authentic flavors such as lengua, buche and lengua. Each meal begins with homemade chips and salsa. If you’re feeling adventurous, try one of the margs. In JC, fun is not just for omnivores. Gaia & Loki The extensive vegan menu at lays claim to a range of dishes from red sauce pasta and meatballs, to fish and chip and pineapple fried rice. However, the quality is right up there with all the other best. The Jersey City branch of Mango Mango serves the same desserts as the NYC location without the dreaded line—try the matcha crepe cake for a slice that rounds off dinner with a bite that’s not too sweet.
If this is your third time visiting Grove Street, then you may want to try another neighborhood. In that case, you could easily walk to the Heights. Fortune offers solid Chinese dishes that are best shared on a lazy Susan. They have something for everyone, even the pickiest of eaters. Corto It may have only five pasta options on the menu, but they are some of the best in Jersey City. Rumba’s Cafe The restaurant serves breakfast from 6 am, and the Cuban classics continue until 9 pm.
Jersey City’s pre-game at 10 p.m.
You’re probably one of the many people who have come to Jersey City during the World Cup games? There’s downtown’s Brightside Tavern, which not only has eight TVs to watch the games from, but also live jazz and pitchers of Sangria—it’s hard to ask for much more. You can enjoy the summer with more space to move around. The Hutton The patio at in the Heights offers a live stream of the games, and you can also make reservations for watch parties. here. Back to Grove Street Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden You don’t have to bring cheaters, or even squint in order to watch the games. The game can be viewed in style on Club 26 The “Luxury Club” is located right on the water and hosts 20 events throughout the summer. Jersey City, whether you decide to stay for another match, go to NYC or to Hoboken, is the perfect place to start a night of fun.
