Peter Candia is a Food+Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. He specializes in topics related to the food and beverage industry, including hospitality, restaurants, and animal welfare, with a focus on the vibrant culinary scenes of New Jersey and New York City. Peter's work has been featured in New Jersey Digest.
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Peter Candia's focus is primarily on local events, restaurants, and food establishments in New Jersey. He seems to have a keen interest in covering unique culinary experiences and local events. If you are reaching out to him, consider suggesting stories related to new restaurant openings, special food or beverage trends in the area, or upcoming local events.
Given his coverage of beauty & fashion as well as house & home themes alongside food-related topics, he may also be interested in features that tie together these themes with a strong emphasis on their relevance within the New Jersey area.
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With 2025 swiftly approaching, I find myself reminiscing on some of the best bites I've had in New Jersey this year. With NJ's food scene constantly evolving, it feels as if the list of best bites gets better each year. I truly believe food to be a universal language—one that I, as a Restaurant Editor, love to share with the world. From perfect pizza pies to stuffed pork gyros, nothing is off-limits. Without further ado, these are the best bites I've had—in New Jersey—in 2024.
By: Peter Candia
A winter storm brought heavy snow to South Jersey on Monday. The storm is forecasted to leave 8 to 12 inches in some areas, while North Jersey should see only 1 to 2 inches in select areas.
By: Peter Candia
At Jersey City's 87 Sussex, expert culinary technique brings diners Barolo-braised short ribs, scallops with truffle and more.
By: Peter Candia
Symposia Community Book Store in Hoboken, NJ will host an author event on Saturday, February 1 to highlight author—and former NJ Digest writer—Will Rittweger’s debut novel, Henry Every: Tales of Pyracy & Memoirs of the Soul. The event will feature an author reading from Rittweger himself, a Q and A session, book signing, a game […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday marking the birth of the great civil rights leader. The day is observed on the third Monday of January each year.
By: Peter Candia
NJ and 21 other states are suing the Trump Admin over an Executive Order aimed to end birthright citizenship, a right in the Constitution.
By: Peter Candia
NJ foodies: check out Hudson County Restaurant Week, where over 40 restaurants will offer must-try deals from January 27 to February 7.
By: Peter Candia
President Trump placed halted payments for federal grants and programs earlier this week. The move was criticized for bypassing congress to stop approved funds as unconstitutional. It faced its first challenge Tuesday when a federal court put a temporary freeze on the measure.
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