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A starting point for exploring Newark
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
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Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Pet shop
Ace Pet Shop
Ace Pet Shop is a pet shop on 232 Miller St in Newark.
Thrift shop
Al2 Salvation LLC New and used store
Al2 Salvation LLC New and used store is a thrift shop on 140 Bloomfield Ave in Newark.
Gift shop
Amazonia Brasil Corp.
Amazonia Brasil Corp. is a gift shop on 21 Prospect St in Newark.
Clothing shop
Bella e Blessed Boutique
Bella e Blessed Boutique is a clothing shop on 217 Ferry St in Newark.
(862) 316-4383
Clothing shop
Bella's Fashion Corporation
Bella's Fashion Corporation is a clothing shop on 140Halsey Street in Newark.
Jewelry shop
Brick City Gold
Brick City Gold Inc is a jewelry shop on 102 Market St in Newark.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Art gallery
Akwaaba Gallery
Akwaaba Gallery is a art gallery on 509 South Orange Avenue in Newark.
Art gallery
Crozier Fine Arts
Crozier Fine Arts is a art gallery on 231 Johnson Ave in Newark.
Art gallery
Index Art Center
Index Art Center is a art gallery on 89 Market St 1st Floor in Newark.
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