Lafayette Corner Store

Lafayette Corner Store, 320 Communipaw Ave,  is a great example of a local small business using social media to their advantage. This bodega turned deli first piqued my interest on Instagram, posting pictures of their daily menus and specials. Expanding on the typical offerings found at a bodega, the shop has a fairly extensive sandwich menu, a variety of burgers, soups of the day, and offers specials like empanadas and pierogis.

PAFCOMNJ Celebrates Filipino Culture with Tipanan

This Friday 4/1, PAFCOMNJ (Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc) is holding a cultural and food-based event "Tipanan" from 6-9pm.

Community News

• Art House Productions, JCity Realty, and Super Buy Rite are hosting a wine tasting on April 1st to help support Art House's rebuilding efforts. Wine, live jazz, and hors d'oeuvres are are provided for $50/ticket.
• Ozu Foods will be introducing a new spring menu with more salad options.
• Congratulations to Maritime Parc, Third & Vine, Greene Hook, and Talde for their feature in Edible Jersey. 

Easter Plans in Jersey City

Easter Weekend is almost here! Find out what's happening in Jersey City.

Choc O Pain Bakery Opens in the Heights

Congratulations to Choc O Pain on their new Jersey City Heights location which opened today.

The Kitchen Step To Celebrate Their Grand Opening

This Wednesday, March 23rd, The Kitchen Step, 500 Jersey Ave, will be celebrating their Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting with Mayor Fulop beginning at 4pm.

Easter Desserts

Easter is coming up and as with all good holidays, it's important to plan ahead for dessert. Here are some of the best options around Jersey City:

Community News

• The Jersey City Brew Club has rescheduled their annual brewery bus trip after it was cancelled because of weather and tickets are currently on sale. They'll be visiting Newburgh, Mill House, and Defiant Brewery.
• Sam a.m. has introduced a new spring menu. 
• Congratulations to Jersey Girls Food Tours for their mention in Gold Coast magazine.
• Cocoa Bakery has started offering foccacia sandwiches.
• Congratulations to Departed Soles for being the first brewery to be featured in Fuse's new digital series, "Beer Rx".

St. Patrick's Day in Jersey City 2016

It's St. Patrick's Day and Jersey City is celebrating!

Lucky 7's has $8 corned beef plates, $5 Jameson shots, and $4 Guinness.

9th and Coles will open at 11 am, serving Irish breakfast and then will continue the party later in the day with drink specials and an Irish dinner.

White House Chef To Visit Vinnie's Pizzeria

According to the Jersey Journal, Jersey City can look forward to seeing White House chef Guy Mitchell this Saturday at Vinnie's Pizzeria, 3417 Kennedy Boulevard. David Ortes, the owner of Vinnie's, has had a long standing friendship with Guy Mitchell.

Chef Mitchell is scheduled to be there from 1:30pm-4pm and will be speaking about his career and experiences at the White House.

Closing Rumors Surround Talde JC, The Kitchen at Grove Station, Orange and Olive

Over the past couple of years, Jersey City has seen a lot of growth and a lot of new restaurants open. With that rush of growth comes inevitable closings - not just of older spots being outpaced, but also of new restaurants that for various reasons just don't end up making it. Here's what is known and suspected to be closing around Jersey City.

Community News

• Chilltown Kitchen is collaborating with Graze and Braise for their next event, a lamb tasting menu. Tickets go on sale March 16th.
• Trolley Bar finished up their renovations sooner than expected and are back to their regular schedule. 
• Congratulations to Dark Side of the Moo for making the Only In Your State list of Best Dishes in New Jersey for their Four Horseman of the Aporkalypse Burger.

St. Patrick's Day This Weekend

St. Patrick's Day is everyone's favorite drinking holiday and the festivities are starting early in Jersey City.

Fast Boy Delivery Deal

As a special deal, FastBoy is offering free delivery from all food trucks through today! All the trucks are listed on the site so use the code below to place your order and get free delivery.

Graze and Braise Launches Spring Menu

Local paleo delivery service Graze and Braise is launching their new spring menu tomorrow.
The updated menu features more salads and a couple of lighter entree options in preparation for spring and warmer weather.

Le Noir Home Cafe Opens

Le Noir Home, 709 Bergen Ave, opened their coffee shop yesterday.

Whealth Presents Run/Walk Recharge

Local favorite Whealth is partnering with Modern Sage for a new special event that combines fitness and food: The Run/Walk - Recharge.

Incrediballs Offers St. Patrick's Day Special

Incrediballs is offering a special new meatball this week in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

They've created an Irish Style Banger pork meatball with mashed potatoes and Guinness Stout onion gravy.

They'll be out every day for lunch this week at either Harborside (Wed/Fri) or Exchange Place (Tues/Thurs) and will be serving dinner at the Beacon on Wednesday so you have plenty of chances to give this special a try.

Community News

• GP's is hosting a seven course dinner and wine tasting featuring women winemakers from Spain this Wednesday for $55/person. Call for a reservation.
• Congratulations to Dark Side of the Moo on celebrating three years in business over the weekend.
• The Riverview Farmer's Market is looking for vendors for the upcoming market season. 
• Per Amy Wilson on Twitter, Thai restaurant Noodlefan, which has a location in the Heights, is opening another location by Journal Square.

Porta to Host "Spring in Venice" Dinner Party

On March 22nd, Porta will be holding a five course dinner party with a Venetian inspired menu.

The Kitchen Step to Start Offering Brunch

UPDATE: Beginning this next weekend, March 12th, The Kitchen Step will start offering a weekend brunch.

Hamilton Pork Staffing Changes

Despite having been open for just over a month, Hamilton Pork is already facing a major change.

Congress Station Coffee and The Draper Are Now Open

We've been on a roll of new spots opening around Jersey City and now we've got two more to add to the list.