Teaneck is divided into predominantly Jewish neighborhoods and predominantly African American neighborhoods. These areas are split and commonly referred to as “Jew Hills” at the top of the hill and “The Ghetto” at the bottom of the hill. There is a somewhat obvious gap between the wealthy and the less well-off neighborhoods and there is little to no overlap between the two. The Jewish sections tend to be the safer and wealthier parts of Teaneck, with clean streets for shopping and dining. In 2007, two documentaries were made about the Orthodox Jewish community in Teaneck. In one, Foreskin’s Lament, the writer describes living in the Jewish community in Teaneck as stifling and claustrophobic. In opposition, the documentary Life in the Present Tense describes the close-knit community of Teaneck’s Jews as a gift she couldn’t imagine when living in Manhattan.
Teaneck is the second largest city the county so you will more than likely need a car to get around. If you work in New York City, however, you can easily take a 15-minute bus ride from almost any street corner. Public transportation is fairly easy to figure out and buses run very frequently in and out of the town’s city limits.
Just like New York, summers are hot and sticky with temperatures rising into the 90s. The usual summer temperatures range from 69-85 degrees, and the winter months usually range from as high as 38 degrees to as low as 26 degrees. The tri-state area shares a very similar range in temperature and they take pleasure in all four seasons.
The town is known for its major institutions like Holy Name Medical Hospital and the Metropolitan Campus of Farleigh Dickinson University, the largest private university in the state of New Jersey. The Teaneck Armory is home to the New Jersey National Guard’s 50th Main Support Battalion and they host many events on their property for the community, mainly in the summer months. The commercial development of the town is concentrated in four main shopping areas and there is convenient access to many main highways from different points in town.
Teaneck is not known for any kind of fine dining, but for the simple things made extremely well. These places are made “the usual” spot for people all over Bergen County because it’s easy food made to perfection.
*Bischoff’s, 468 Cedar Lane, +1 201 836-0333. This ice cream parlor, located in the center of Cedar Lane, is nationally famous for its homemade ice cream. Started in 1934, this store began to make what are now 40 different flavors all made on the premises and are used to make just about whatever you would like. The place has a very “step into yesterday” feel where the employees dress like they would in the 1930s with paper hats and bowties. In Teaneck, holidays are not complete without some of Bischoff’s famous homemade candies. After a late night movie at Cedar Lane Cinema, be sure to cross the street and enjoy some of the areas best frozen treats. They’re open every day of the year but Christmas, and do not accept credit or debit cards.
*Sammy’s New York Bagels, 1439 Queen Anne Road, +1 201 837-1111. Located on Queen Anne Road as part of “The Plaza,” Sammy’s has the best bagels you can get outside of New York City. In fact, New Yorkers will come have a Sammy’s bagel and claim they are just as good as a classic H&H New York made bagel. Open for breakfast and lunch, Sammy’s is under Kosher-K supervision and they offer an extensive dairy menu. Pastries, salads, and sandwiches are available, and in the summer months there is a lovely outdoor seating area. Sammy’s caters events as well.
*Coliseum Pizza, 435 Cedar Lane, +1 201 287-1470. Although this pizza parlor is not certified Kosher and is in the most Jewish part of town, it is still one of the most popular. People will come from across town for Coliseum’s Italian style, and the Jews who do not keep the Kosher law will choose it over the Kosher pizza parlors on the same block of Cedar Lane. They’re brick oven pizza is made to order and when you eat it you feel close to Italy. It is a family owned and operated business and has been in Teaneck since the 1980s. If you want pizza in this town, Coliseum is the place to be.
*Amarone Ristorante, 63 Cedar Lane, +1 201 833-1897. This quaint, comfortable Italian restaurant is one of the most popular destinations in town. Their fresh seafood and homemade products draw regular customers from Long Island, Rockland County, and even Pennsylvania. Reservations are strongly recommended, as big parties come in often.
*Teaneck Doghouse, 1415 Palisade Ave, +1 201 530-7733. A one of a kind eatery in Bergen County, under the supervision of Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech, Hasgachat Kashrus of Kehillas Bais Ben Zion, Monsey, NY. It serves as the only KOSHER Sports Restaurant in Bergen County that also serves Alcohol. Teaneck Doghouse provides the only real sports location in the area with 28 TV’s and the ability to show all sporting games and events. The Teaneck Doghouse is the go to location for those looking to enjoy a kosher, family friendly sports viewing environment. Hours of operation are from 11AM until 1AM or later, in order to show west coast games in their entirety. The Teaneck Doghouse is a place where the whole family can come, eat, drink, and have fun watching a game and hang out.
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