Holiday Hours and Specials

The holiday weekend is here! Here's who's open, who's closed, and any specials:

Pr&ince Now Open Downtown

Thai fusion spot Pr&ince is now officially open at 80 Wayne St.

A Look at Jersey Girls Food Tours

*Full Disclosure - my ticket was complimentary, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not asked to post a review in exchange for coming on the tour*

Recently, I was invited to join Jersey Girls Food Tours on a downtown Jersey City tour. If you're not familiar with Jersey Girls Food Tours, it's a Jersey City-based company that organizes food tasting tours in Jersey City and throughout New Jersey. I'd been on a tour a few years ago when they first started up, but over time they've grown and modified the structure of the tours, so it felt like a brand new experience. The concept behind the tours is to offer attendees a chance to try a bite or two at every spot while learning a little more about that particular restaurant, the chefs, and to give everyone chance to get to know more about the story behind the restaurant and the food.

Community News: Barcade's Winter Beer Night, Frankie Happy Hour, and more

Jersey City

• Join Barcade this Thursday, 12/21 as they host Winter Beer Night with a specially selected tap list including Christmas ales and several stouts. All kegs will be tapped at noon and the event will go until closing. 
• Frankie has introduced a new happy hour. Tuesday through Thursday from 5-7pm, they'll have half-priced wine by the glass, $8 cocktails, and $20 pitchers. 

New Years Eve in Jersey City

New Year's is right around the corner and Jersey City has lots of ways to celebrate! Whether you're looking for a huge party, a quiet dinner, or something in between, here is what's happening:

Tropix: ATOG Opens Today

Photo from Tropix

New restaurant Tropix: A Taste of Guyana, 733a West Side Avenue, is opening their doors to the public as of today.

Community News: La Unica Bakery opens, Corgi Spirits JAX Fundraiser, Graze and Braise new menu, and more.

Jersey City

• Congratulations to La Unica Bakery which opened for business at Central Ave last week. A Chinese-Cuban bakery, La Unica has another store in Union City and they offer specialties like coffee, bubble tea, Cuban empanadas, breakfast sandwiches and more. 
• Square 1 will be celebrating its first year in business this Tuesday, 12/12 with a special party from 7-9pm. Tickets are $45 each and an RSVP is required.

Weekend Events - West Side Craft Fair, HDSID Artists & Makers Market

Jersey City is expecting its first snowfall this weekend, but don't let that stop you from enjoying your weekend! Head the to multiple holiday markets and festivities going on throughout town and enjoy the season.

Friday, 12/8
Graze and Braise has launched a new winter menu (including two vegan dishes) and orders for next week are due in by 10pm tonight.

The Hunt at Pasta Dal Cuore

*UPDATE* This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date, TBD. 

Join Pasta Dal Cuore, 527 Jersey Ave, next Tuesday, 12/12 for a special six course dinner with wine pairings from CoolVines.

Community News: Rooftop at Hyatt House Now Open, Liberty House Cocktail Class, and more

Jersey City

Photo from Porta

• Porta has launched a new winter dessert: a peppermint and vanilla bean gelato swirl sundae with crushed candy canes, dark chocolate, and a cherry on top. 

Weekend Events: Project: Market, Project Greenville Winter Wonderland, Brunch at Pasta e Vino & More

It's the first weekend in December, and the holiday season is kicking into high gear. See what's happening around Jersey City.

Friday 12/1

• Project Greenville is hosting their two day Winter Wonderland from 5-8pm. They'll have winter/holiday themed art on display, treats from Neptune Bakery, hot cocoa, a children's toy drive bin where you can donate new or gently used toys, and possibly marshmallows by the fire.