La Pola Restaurant is a hidden gem, and while it’s easy to overlook, it’s not one you want to pass by. This Cuban hotspot serves authentic dishes and sandwiches based on recipes passed down through generations.

Nothing beats a classic Cubano sandwich, served on freshly baked bread, with hand-carved ham and pork, zesty mustard, and crisp pickles. Try some other authentic Cuban delicacies, like tamales and croquetas, or other popular hot-pressed sandwiches like the Especial De La Case. Conclude your savory meal with a sweet Malta or café con leche. La Pola will be your new favorite comfort food destination, serving delicious, quick, and affordable Cuban classics that you’ll crave and return for time and time again.

Visit the Yelp page to see what people are saying and for some mouth-watering photos of La Pola’s quality handcrafted sandwiches.

La Pola Restaurant
5400 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
www.yelp.com/biz/la-pola-restaurant-west-new-york

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Enjoy the great outdoors at Braddock Park, which has been providing a beautiful outdoor recreation space to the Hudson County community since 1910.

Encompassing more than 167 acres, Braddock Park is one of the largest parks in Hudson County. When you visit, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Manhattan skyline while you take advantage of all that Braddock Park has to offer. There are 45 various athletic facilities, from tennis and basketball to bocce, football and volleyball. Take in the sights of the 16-acre Woodcliff Lake from 8 miles of walkways and nature trails. Enjoy a picnic in one of the many open green spaces or designated eating areas, take a bike ride or a hike, or bring your furry friend to run around the dog park. For nature lovers, there’s an expansive arboretum and natural wildlife sanctuary, perfect for photographs.

Visit the website to learn more about all that the park has to offer!

Braddock Park
Bergenline Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
www.hudsoncountynj.org/braddock-park-north-bergen

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If you do not have time to wait, but you still want a good sit down meal, then you should go to Le Bon Choix. The service is quick and friendly, so you will not have to worry about being late. The menu consists of rotisserie chicken served in myriad of different ways, including the LBC, which is a sandwich named after the establishment. It consists of rotisserie chicken with a ginger peanut sauce, apple, and gruyere on a ciabatta roll. In addition, Le Bon Choix serves burgers, salads, and soup.

Le Bon Choix is open for lunch and dinner during the week and is also open for brunch on both Saturday and Sunday. If you come for brunch, try the popular chocolate French toast. Regardless of when you dine or if you eat in or take out, save room for dessert. The chocolate bread pudding is sure to put a smile on your face.

Le Bon Choix
11 Godwin Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 689-0400
lebonchoixcafe.com

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