Curator
Sonny Cofax
Newark native and executive, leading social good projects in the public, non-profit and tech spaces.
Team Affiliation
Georgetown Hoyas
City
Newark, NJ
Newark is a city of storytelling. The city is bursting with arts and culture, a reminder of the many lives Newark has lived.
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SONNY’S NEWARK RECS
MC Hotel
Hotel
📌 Located In Montclair, New Jersey (9.2mi from Prudential Center)Montclair is a trendy suburb just outside of Newark, bustling with shops and restaurants.
Defining Feature: Walkable
Good For: Solo + Pair + Small Group + Large Group
Tempo: Chill
Price: $$$
Burke’s Tavern
Restaurant
📌 Located In Ironbound (0.3mi from Prudential Center)Burke’s is a hidden gem. Good meals and chill vibes.
Defining Feature: Aesthetic
Good For: Small Group
Tempo: Chill
Price: $$
Method Cafe
Restaurant
📌 Located In Arts & Education District (0.7mi from Prudential Center)Great Coffee!
Defining Feature: Decor
Good For: Pair
Tempo: Chill
Price: $
Five Corners
Restaurant
📌 Located In Ironbound (0.9mi from Prudential Center)Italian spot, cozy vibes
Defining Feature: Located in the heart of Ironbound
Good For: Small Group
Tempo: Chill
Price: $$
Branch Brook Park
Attraction
📌 Located In Forest Hill (2.5mi from Prudential Center)Beautiful park for any outdoors folk
Defining Feature: Cherry Blossoms
Good For: Solo + Pair + Small Group + Large Group
Tempo: Chill
Price: Free
Newark Museum of Art
Attraction
📌 Located In Arts & Education District (0.8mi from Prudential Center)World Class Art Museum
Defining Feature: Ballantine House
Good For: Solo + Pair + Small Group + Large Group
Tempo: Chill
Price: $
Halsey Street
Retail
📌 Located In Downtown (0.4mi from Prudential Center)A cultural center for the city
Defining Feature: Shops and Art
Good For: Solo + Pair + Small Group + Large Group
Tempo: Upbeat
Price: $
American Dream Mall
Retail
📌 Located In East Rutherford, New Jersey (9.9mi from Prudential Center)Mega mall with every store imaginable, and…ski slopes!
Defining Feature: SKI SLOPES
Good For: Solo + Pair + Small Group + Large Group
Tempo: Moderate
Price: $$