The Best Restaurants in Newark, New Jersey | Eater NY

"While Italian food is not unusual for Newark, it’s not as common in the Iberian/South American haven that is the Ironbound. But in this striking corner space, Kreshnik Berisha, a Rutgers-Newark graduate and resident, along with his business partner, hospitality professional David Khabuliani, serves a classic Italian menu. Expect seafood risotto and chicken marsala, and a cocktail list with obvious touches of neighborhood influence, like the Jersey Devil, a blend of cachaca, chile, lime, Campari, and agave. Berisha and Khabuliani also operate two other businesses in Newark: Sihana Café and most recently, Sihana Bistro; the menu at the latter is adapted from Khabuliani’s native Georgia, bringing khachapuri to Newark." - Hank Zona