Food scene
Walking distance from Ile Alafia. Quick and easy option for hot meals.
As of Nov. 2021:
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery
Located in: Easton Center
Address: 900 Easton Ave #165, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Closes 10PM · More hours
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Menu: bostonmarket.com
Phone: (732) 214-1144
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Boston Market
1972 Ralph AveWalking distance from Ile Alafia. Quick and easy option for hot meals.
As of Nov. 2021:
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery
Located in: Easton Center
Address: 900 Easton Ave #165, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Closes 10PM · More hours
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Menu: bostonmarket.com
Phone: (732) 214-1144
Walking distance to Ile Alafia. Ice cream and sorbet is just a 5-minute walk away!
As of Nov. 2021:
Located in: Easton Center
Address: 900 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Closes 10PM
Health & safety: Mask required · More details
Phone: (732) 249-5541
Order: seamless.com, doordash.com, postmates.com, grubhub.com, ubereats.com
Carvel
900 Easton AvenueWalking distance to Ile Alafia. Ice cream and sorbet is just a 5-minute walk away!
As of Nov. 2021:
Located in: Easton Center
Address: 900 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Closes 10PM
Health & safety: Mask required · More details
Phone: (732) 249-5541
Order: seamless.com, doordash.com, postmates.com, grubhub.com, ubereats.com
A long-time local business. As of Nov. 2021, the diner has dine-in, take-out and delivery service through Caviar.
Address: 1045 Easton Ave #1625, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Open 24 hours
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Menu: somersetdiner.com
Phone: (732) 828-5424
Somerset Diner
1045 Easton AvenueA long-time local business. As of Nov. 2021, the diner has dine-in, take-out and delivery service through Caviar.
Address: 1045 Easton Ave #1625, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Open 24 hours
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Menu: somersetdiner.com
Phone: (732) 828-5424
Absolutely awesome Pakistani 'street food' menu and full dinners. Great decor and merch to purchase also. Delivery available but try to visit if you get a chance!
As of Nov. 2021:
Address: 349A George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours: 11AM - 10PM, closed Tues.
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Menu: chaichenak.com
Phone: (732) 246-2600
Chai Chenak
349A George StAbsolutely awesome Pakistani 'street food' menu and full dinners. Great decor and merch to purchase also. Delivery available but try to visit if you get a chance!
As of Nov. 2021:
Address: 349A George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours: 11AM - 10PM, closed Tues.
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Menu: chaichenak.com
Phone: (732) 246-2600
Super yummy food, the wait can be long so order before you're starving. You won't regret it, though, well worth the wait. Biryani is delish!
As of Nov. 2021:
Address: 68 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours:
Saturday 11AM–3:30AM
Sunday 11AM–2:45AM
Monday 11AM–2:45AM
Tuesday 11AM–2:45AM
Wednesday 11AM–2:45AM
Thursday 11AM–3:30AM
Friday 11AM–3:30AM
Health & safety: Mask required ·
Menu: nirvanisindiankitchen.com
Phone: (732) 253-0507
Reservations: nirvanisindiankitchen.com
NIRVANIS Indian Kitchen
68 Easton AvenueSuper yummy food, the wait can be long so order before you're starving. You won't regret it, though, well worth the wait. Biryani is delish!
As of Nov. 2021:
Address: 68 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours:
Saturday 11AM–3:30AM
Sunday 11AM–2:45AM
Monday 11AM–2:45AM
Tuesday 11AM–2:45AM
Wednesday 11AM–2:45AM
Thursday 11AM–3:30AM
Friday 11AM–3:30AM
Health & safety: Mask required ·
Menu: nirvanisindiankitchen.com
Phone: (732) 253-0507
Reservations: nirvanisindiankitchen.com
Great food, fresh, well-made. Excellent diner food! Order through Uber Eats
https://www.jgsboundbrookdiner.com/#/
As of Nov. 2021:
Address: 10 Cherry St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
Hours:
Saturday 7AM–3PM
Sunday 7AM–3PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30AM–8PM
Wednesday 7:30AM–8PM
Thursday 7:30AM–8PM
Friday 7:30AM–8PM
Health & safety: Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Phone: (732) 667-5890
J&G South Bound Brook Diner
10 Cherry StGreat food, fresh, well-made. Excellent diner food! Order through Uber Eats
https://www.jgsboundbrookdiner.com/#/
As of Nov. 2021:
Address: 10 Cherry St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
Hours:
Saturday 7AM–3PM
Sunday 7AM–3PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30AM–8PM
Wednesday 7:30AM–8PM
Thursday 7:30AM–8PM
Friday 7:30AM–8PM
Health & safety: Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Phone: (732) 667-5890
Bi-level pub with live jazz & a grand, open-timbered dining room serving burgers & house-made donuts.
As of Nov. 2021:
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout
Address: 361 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours:
Saturday 12–11:45PM
Sunday 12–9:45PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–9:45PM
Wednesday 12–9:45PM
Thursday 12–11:45PM
Friday 12–11:45PM
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Phone: (732) 545-6205
Tavern on George
361 George StreetBi-level pub with live jazz & a grand, open-timbered dining room serving burgers & house-made donuts.
As of Nov. 2021:
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout
Address: 361 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours:
Saturday 12–11:45PM
Sunday 12–9:45PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–9:45PM
Wednesday 12–9:45PM
Thursday 12–11:45PM
Friday 12–11:45PM
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Phone: (732) 545-6205
GREAT food, the owner is good people. Storefront Vietnamese spot for pho soups, banh mi sandwiches & noodle dishes, plus fruit shakes.
As of Nov. 2021
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No-contact delivery
Address: 371 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours: Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Tuesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Wednesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Thursday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Friday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Takeout: 12PM - 8PM
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Menu: indochinefoodnj.com
Phone: (732) 745-2928
Indochine Restaurant
371 George StGREAT food, the owner is good people. Storefront Vietnamese spot for pho soups, banh mi sandwiches & noodle dishes, plus fruit shakes.
As of Nov. 2021
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No-contact delivery
Address: 371 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours: Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Tuesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Wednesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Thursday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Friday 12–3PM, 4–9PM
Takeout: 12PM - 8PM
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Menu: indochinefoodnj.com
Phone: (732) 745-2928
Taking care of things
Small pharmacy & print center with most of the basics for health, wellness. Greeting cards & printing services.
Somerset Park Pharmacy
900 Easton AveSmall pharmacy & print center with most of the basics for health, wellness. Greeting cards & printing services.
Full-size grocery store with bakery, seafood, floral shop & pharmacy.
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Stop & Shop
940 Easton AveFull-size grocery store with bakery, seafood, floral shop & pharmacy.
Message from the website:
Pick Up & Delivery is available. Call us at 732-246-5995 for details.
https://plazawetcleaners.com/
Plaza Cleaners
Message from the website:
Pick Up & Delivery is available. Call us at 732-246-5995 for details.
https://plazawetcleaners.com/
EASTON GAS CORP
1830 Easton AveClosest gas station is at 1101 Easton Ave. 0.7 miles from Ile Alafia
As of Dec. 2020:
Mon - Thurs 9a to 5p
Sat 9a to 2p
Closed Fri & Sun
(732) 247-6117
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Chase Bank
975 Bedford AveAs of Dec. 2020:
Mon - Thurs 9a to 5p
Sat 9a to 2p
Closed Fri & Sun
(732) 247-6117
At 900 Easton Ave, this convenience store is a 5-minute walk from Ile Alafia. All the standards of a quick mart plus deli and fast food options.
Kwik Trip
900 Easton AveAt 900 Easton Ave, this convenience store is a 5-minute walk from Ile Alafia. All the standards of a quick mart plus deli and fast food options.
Fitness & Wellness
As of Nov. 2021:
Free 3-day trial and on-site classes available.
Located in: Rutgers Plaza
Address: 960 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours:
Saturday 6AM–7PM
Sunday 6AM–7PM
Monday 5AM–12AM
Tuesday 5AM–12AM
Wednesday 5AM–12AM
Thursday 5AM–12AM
Friday 5AM–12AM
Phone: (732) 325-0203
Crunch Fitness - Somerset
960 Easton AvenueAs of Nov. 2021:
Free 3-day trial and on-site classes available.
Located in: Rutgers Plaza
Address: 960 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours:
Saturday 6AM–7PM
Sunday 6AM–7PM
Monday 5AM–12AM
Tuesday 5AM–12AM
Wednesday 5AM–12AM
Thursday 5AM–12AM
Friday 5AM–12AM
Phone: (732) 325-0203
Owned by Bharati Carla, host of Ile Alafia. Classes are offered in-person outdoors (until weather doesn't permit), indoors, livestream and via on-demand video access.
Guests of House of Well-Being can redeem a guest pass for classes on-site or online.
https://www.gardenofhealingyoga.com
Go to class schedule, register for class and select the Pay Later feature. HoWB guests are then credited with complimentary entry. Enjoy!
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* Private instruction in yoga & meditation is available in single and multiple sessions.
* Massage, stretch therapy, sauna chair and other therapeutics are available in-room and at the studio.
* Private group events available for wellness, team building, drum circles and rituals.
Take time to support your well-being & your traveling resilience with a wellness session!
Contact Bharati Carla with inquiries.
Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness
94 Church StreetOwned by Bharati Carla, host of Ile Alafia. Classes are offered in-person outdoors (until weather doesn't permit), indoors, livestream and via on-demand video access.
Guests of House of Well-Being can redeem a guest pass for classes on-site or online.
https://www.gardenofhealingyoga.com
Go to class schedule, register for class and select the Pay Later feature. HoWB guests are then credited with complimentary entry. Enjoy!
LOOKING FOR MORE?
* Private instruction in yoga & meditation is available in single and multiple sessions.
* Massage, stretch therapy, sauna chair and other therapeutics are available in-room and at the studio.
* Private group events available for wellness, team building, drum circles and rituals.
Take time to support your well-being & your traveling resilience with a wellness session!
Contact Bharati Carla with inquiries.
As of Dec. 2020, open Weds 10a to 6p and all other days 10a to 7p
https://www.gnc.com/store-details?StoreID=9032
GNC
922 Easton AvenueAs of Dec. 2020, open Weds 10a to 6p and all other days 10a to 7p
https://www.gnc.com/store-details?StoreID=9032
One of many great local parks, complete with a fitness circuit for year-round outdoor workout space. Learn about this and other parks here:
https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/Parks-and-Gardens-April-2015-Final-Brochure.pdf
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Buccleuch Park
321 Easton AveOne of many great local parks, complete with a fitness circuit for year-round outdoor workout space. Learn about this and other parks here:
https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/Parks-and-Gardens-April-2015-Final-Brochure.pdf
MOST fantastic little health food store and smoothie shop! Veggie juices, wheatgrass, special recipes or customize your own! Also great selection of vitamins, supplements and health/wellness products and snacks. Wonderful, helpful owners. Tell them Bharati Carla from the yoga center sent you! ;-)
As of Nov. 2021:
Service options: In-store shopping
Located in: Rutgers University Foundation
Address: 338 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours:
Saturday 9AM–4:30PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM–5:30PM
Tuesday 9AM–5:30PM
Wednesday 9AM–5:30PM
Thursday
(Veterans Day)
9AM–5:30PM
Hours might differ
Friday 9AM–5:30PM
Phone: (732) 745-4880
Health Way
338 George StreetMOST fantastic little health food store and smoothie shop! Veggie juices, wheatgrass, special recipes or customize your own! Also great selection of vitamins, supplements and health/wellness products and snacks. Wonderful, helpful owners. Tell them Bharati Carla from the yoga center sent you! ;-)
As of Nov. 2021:
Service options: In-store shopping
Located in: Rutgers University Foundation
Address: 338 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours:
Saturday 9AM–4:30PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM–5:30PM
Tuesday 9AM–5:30PM
Wednesday 9AM–5:30PM
Thursday
(Veterans Day)
9AM–5:30PM
Hours might differ
Friday 9AM–5:30PM
Phone: (732) 745-4880
Wellness services are offered at Ile Alafia on Easton Ave. and at Garden of Healing Yoga. Many of these services can be provided in-room to House of Well-Being guests!
Physical Therapies
- Massage, Chair Massage, Deep Massage, Stretch Sessions, Lymph Foot Massager and Integrated Therapy
Light Therapies
- FIR Sauna Detox Chair, Near Infra-RED Light (both help with inflammation, chronic pain and healing post surgery & chemo)
Sound Therapies
- Sound Bath, Vocal Sound Healing
Vibrational Therapies
- PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) non-invasive magnetic stimulation to certain parts of the brain to create a desired effect, from improved sleep, relief from pain & anxiety, better concentration
Guests of House of Well-Being receive 10% off any service or package!
To learn more or book an appointment, visit https://support-my-lifelong-vitality.as.me/therapeutics
Ile Alafia House of Well-Being
830 Easton AvenueWellness services are offered at Ile Alafia on Easton Ave. and at Garden of Healing Yoga. Many of these services can be provided in-room to House of Well-Being guests!
Physical Therapies
- Massage, Chair Massage, Deep Massage, Stretch Sessions, Lymph Foot Massager and Integrated Therapy
Light Therapies
- FIR Sauna Detox Chair, Near Infra-RED Light (both help with inflammation, chronic pain and healing post surgery & chemo)
Sound Therapies
- Sound Bath, Vocal Sound Healing
Vibrational Therapies
- PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) non-invasive magnetic stimulation to certain parts of the brain to create a desired effect, from improved sleep, relief from pain & anxiety, better concentration
Guests of House of Well-Being receive 10% off any service or package!
To learn more or book an appointment, visit https://support-my-lifelong-vitality.as.me/therapeutics
City/town information
Dining, entertainment, national & global conferences. State Theatre, George Street Playhouse and NB Performing Arts Center. Hyatt Regency & Heldrich Hotel. World HQ of Johnson & Johnson. Home of Rutgers-RWJ and St. Peters University Hospital. Main campus of Rutgers the state university.
https://www.newbrunswick.com/
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New Brunswick
Dining, entertainment, national & global conferences. State Theatre, George Street Playhouse and NB Performing Arts Center. Hyatt Regency & Heldrich Hotel. World HQ of Johnson & Johnson. Home of Rutgers-RWJ and St. Peters University Hospital. Main campus of Rutgers the state university.
https://www.newbrunswick.com/
Getting Around
NJ Transit New Brunswick Penn Station is just over 2 miles from Ile Alafia. Also serves Amtrak and Acela. Automated ticket machines are outside at ground level and also inside up the escalator.
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New Brunswick station
Albany StreetNJ Transit New Brunswick Penn Station is just over 2 miles from Ile Alafia. Also serves Amtrak and Acela. Automated ticket machines are outside at ground level and also inside up the escalator.
Sightseeing
A great park spanning acres along a River Road between New Brunswick & Highland on one end and Franklin Park & Piscataway on the other end. Jogging trails, animal zoo, playgrounds, ball fields, picnic & BBQ areas and much more.
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Johnson Park
River RoadA great park spanning acres along a River Road between New Brunswick & Highland on one end and Franklin Park & Piscataway on the other end. Jogging trails, animal zoo, playgrounds, ball fields, picnic & BBQ areas and much more.
Literally next door to Ile Alafia, it’s super easy access to nature, sports and recreation time!
Castleton park
32 Castleton AveLiterally next door to Ile Alafia, it’s super easy access to nature, sports and recreation time!
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Health Guidelines- a MUST read
For your safety and that of all guests and hosts, please see the health & safety guidelines detailed here:
https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2839/what-are-the-health-and-safety-requirements-for-airbnb-stays
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Easy access to trains
NJ Transit New Brunswick Penn Station is just over 2 miles away from Ile Alafia. Amtrak and Acela also run here. Automated ticket machines are outside on the ground level and also inside up the escalator.
Ungaphoswa
Downtown New Brunswick Dining- Sit Down or Take-out
Sooooo many fantastic options at all hours in the healthcare city and college town! If you're up for it, head down and let your eyes and nose do the choosing!
Or if you prefer to stay in or have something ready for your arrival, meals can be ordered directly through the restaurant or via one-stop delivery service like Uber Eats, Grub Hub and Caviar.
Check out the options here:
https://www.newbrunswick.com/pub/listing/restaurants_amp_eateries
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Downtown New Brunswick Nightlife
With 18 taverns and bars less than 2 miles away, you're sure to find great food, unique spirits and good company! Click here to see the options:
https://www.newbrunswick.com/pub/listing/nightlife_bars_amp_taverns