Iconic NJ Foods Locals Love But Outsiders Just Don’t Understand

Every region of the country has its “own” foods and tastes, and New Jersey is no different. This article will look at the foods here in the Garden State that we love, but folks outside NJ don’t and need to.

In an article by Reid Benton for Ever After In The Woods, it laid out the Jersey foods we need to let the rest of America enjoy. We love them, but outsiders don’t know them. “New Jersey’s food scene is as diverse and passionate as the people who call the Garden State home. Growing up in Jersey, I’ve defended our culinary treasures against skeptical out-of-staters more times than I can count. These iconic dishes aren’t just meals—they’re edible pieces of our cultural identity that spark fierce debates, nostalgic memories, and hometown pride.”

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