Also known to locals as chilltown or the sixth borough as much as new yorkers want to deny it jersey citys downtown area has given way to a culinary renaissance just a quick path ride from nyc the grove street stop leaves you at the heart of downtown and the heart of restaurant row this is where you will eat like a local and indulge in some of the best pizza tacos ice cream burgers pasta and fries seriously come hungry the state has to offer whether this is your first visit