The Roxy opened in Jersey City
 Bartenders Alyza Cortez and Jose Carrillo prepare cocktails at The Roxy in Jersey City, New Jersey on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.Will Morales | For NJ Advance Media

Welcome to the NJ.com food and culture team’s local dining guide series! For the next several months, our writers will publish a weekly guide to eating in a different foodie hub, tapping North, Central and South Jersey and everything in between. These lists are curated to give diners a mix of cuisines and the best restaurant experiences to indulge this summer and beyond. Let’s dig in!

For the last decade-plus, Jersey City has built its case as the bar-none best food town in New Jersey.

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