Growing up in N.J. in the shadow of NYC food is just a huge part of the lifestyle.
In NYC pretty much the whole world is represented by restaurants serving every
type of food you can think of.
Obviously N.Y. and N.J. have excellent Italian food and the best pizza IMHO.
Also for a great sandwich its tough to beat the old world Jewish Deli that you
find in N.Y. and N.J. best sandwiches I have ever had.