Glocally Newark

One Year Later…

Last year, one of my first posts for Glocally Newark was about a new-ish restaurant called 60 Park Grill. My impression wasn't great, but for the hell of it, let's see if things are different this time around.

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The Torture Smoothie

In the name of being healthy (-er), I subject myself to a fruit smoothie that might as well have been blended with the nectar of 9-volt batteries and copper extract. But it's okay, because it's "good for you."

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Ferry Street BBQ

Webster and Roget have yet to come up with an appropriate adjective to describe Ferry Street BBQ, so we'll go with "astounding" and figure it out from there.

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Trying to be…Gulp… Healthy?!?

Running, hitting the gym, and occasionally going broke (and thereby avoiding all food) are my tried and true methods of averting a casting call on the Biggest Loser. Maybe I should try some healthier eating habits, too?

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Mi Pequeño Mexico

If any area of Newark could give me good food (of any kind), it'd be Ferry Street. So did I find a worthy Mexican eatery or just another Brick City bust?

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Carnivore Heaven

If you ever hear howling on Ferry Street, it's probably just your own stomach reacting to the harmony of aromas wafting through the air.

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Reader Tips Pay Off #1

Thanks to regular commenter WL for introducing me to the University Cafe, a food court adjacent to Rutgers campus, and home of an Olympian gyro.

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Gyro Hero

I need a hero (the savior not the sandwich). Said hero should be on a pita, doused in tzatziki and hot sauces, and wearing a suit made of lettuce and tomato. Newark, please send me this knight (gyro) in (wrapped in) shining armor (tin foil).

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Harvest Happy

I think everyone has a cranky old man buried deep inside them waiting to come out. Mine hates the cold weather and anything over $1. He begrudgingly takes a back seat when I visit Harvest Table, though.

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Mompou is the place to go…

This is the one event you don't want to miss!

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