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New Restaurants in Newark

Any time is the perfect time to explore some new hot spots in Newark, which has in recent years become a drinking and dining destination. From rich coffee to rival the best in Manhattan’s most discriminating coffee shops to gourmet pizzas bursting with flavor, the city caters to every taste. Below are a few hot spots that have recently opened worth checking out.

Burke's Tavern

150 Lafayette St

Burke's Tavern - Exterior

This family-owned neighborhood restaurant and bar brings much life to this historic corner. Reclaiming the name of the original name of the speakeasy era establishment. In this iteration of the corner-establishment refresh yourself with a great cocktail at the lengthy bar or explore the delicious items on their food menu.

 


Black Swan Espresso

93 Halsey Street

Black Swan Espresso

It’s not hyperbole to say that Black Swan Espresso is the best place to get coffee and tea in Newark. No longer do you have to tolerate indifferently made coffee in downtown Newark or schlepp to Montclair or Manhattan for a quality brew. Just skip over to Halsey Street and walk into this charming coffee shop, which offers gourmet beans from Intelligentsia and Propeller. You can order a regular drip coffee, cold brew or have an Aeropress or Kalita on demand. They also offer a wide range of espresso drinks, hot chocolate perfect for chilly days, expertly-made matcha lattes and gourmet loose teas. And holy smokes! The pastry case always has fresh bougie doughnuts from the famous Dough bakery in Brooklyn. An assortment of large, airy doughnuts is covered in a wide range of flavors and glazes: cocoa nibs, hibiscus, crushed almonds, roasted coconut flakes and other decadent flavors. The café also offers cookies and other pastries. The shop is perfect for a linger. The cheery baristas have excellent taste in music and have been known to offer regulars a taste of their newest coffee drinks. 

A donut at Black Swan Espresso in Newark, NJ