Interview with the Candidate: James Solomon

Jersey City elections are right around the corner and I wanted to offer the opportunity to get to know the candidates a little better and let people learn more about who's running to represent them.

These interviews are available to any candidate running in Jersey City and are not indicative of an endorsement or political support. If you're interested in learning more about any of the candidate's policies, please click on the links to read more.

Read on to learn more about James Solomon, running for City Council for Ward E. 

www.solomonforjc.com 

https://twitter.com/SolomonforJC

www.facebook.com/solomonforjc

What are some of the changes you've seen in Jersey City in the time that you've lived here? What changes would you like to see in the next four years?

The sense of community that made me fall in love with downtown JC remains, but so many residents talk to me about their worries that it will be lost. Many lose sleep over Newark Ave turning into a second Hoboken; waterfront towers that are built to keep their residents inside them and outside of our neighborhoods; and the displacement of the Latino community.

Third & Vine is Hosting Wine Dinner

Third & Vine, 353 3rd Street, is hosting a special winemaker dinner this Thursday, 11/3.

Community News

• Congratulations to Just Beclaws who celebrated their one year anniversary this weekend. 
• Both Hamilton Pork and The Hamilton Inn are now hiring. 
• Congratulations to Martha's who celebrated their Grand Opening/Ribbon-Cutting last week. 
• As a reminder, Third & Vine is hosting their first winemaker dinner on Wednesday 5/18 with two Spanish winemakers. Tickets should be reserved ahead of time, $65/person.

Community News

• Congratulations to Departed Soles Brewing Co. for taking the bronze at the World Beer Cup this weekend with the gluten-free A Dark Night. 
• On Wednesday, May 18th, Third & Vine is hosting their first wine dinner featuring two Spanish winemakers for $65/person
• Congratulations to Taqueria Viva Mexico for being named on NJ.com's list of 20 Great Authentic Mexican restaurants in Jersey City. 
• Gusto Latino will be closed on Sundays for the summer. 
• Congratulations to The Archer and Dullboy for being named as two of the best cocktail bars in New Jersey by NJ Spotlight. 

Celebrating Cinco De Mayo

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Check out the best specials happening around town and get ready for a lot of tequila:

Third & Vine Rosé Preview

The days have been getting longer and the temperatures have been slowly creeping up which means only one thing: it's time to break out the rose.  Tomorrow, Third & Vine is doing just that.

Community News

• Congratulations to Milk Sugar Love, Satis Bistro, White Star and more for their mention on Thrillist. 
• Third & Vine has introduced a new agave-based cocktail menu.
• The ribbon-cutting for Harry St. Coffee is this Thursday, 4/21, at 11am.
• Congratulations to Choc-O-Pain for their mention in NJ Monthly. 

Community News

• Congratulations to modcup on being named #3 in the 10 Best Coffee Shops in New York.
• Third and Vine is having a special - all wines by the bottle will be half off through Monday.
• Grandma Downtown is offering all large loaves for $10 each when you buy two or more through Thursday.

Community News

• Check out this article on 942 Summit, housing WHOS Gluten Free, Do You Tea, and Bloomsbury Sq. to find out more about how it got started and what they're offering.
• Here's a first glimpse of the new tasting menu at Thirty Acres from Adam Robb.
• ME Casa is offering free lunch delivery for all of February.

Community News

• Local favorites like Milk Sugar Love, modcup, Third and Vine, and more were featured in an article from Epoch Times about food artisans in Jersey City.
• Sam a.m. is having a special supper club this Tuesday and they've teamed up with Cool Vines in Jersey City to provide discounted pairing suggestions.
• Cocoa Bakery is selling cream puffs for your New Year celebration, so get them while you can.

Community News

• Koro Koro officially opened their doors last week for their soft opening! They will be open from 11am-9pm every Mon-Sat.
• Nu Bar has a new brunch deal: $10 gets you bottomless brunch cocktails served along with their delicious-sounding menu.
• The Dark Side of The Moo has expanded beyond exotic meats and started serving Jersey City Veggie Burger's Three Sisters Burger.
• Congratulations to Third & Vine on celebrating their six month anniversary last week!

New on Newark Food Tour

A couple of months ago, I joined what was Garden State Food Tours for a tour (full disclosure: it was a trial run and I paid a discounted price).Since then, Garden State Food Tours has evolved into Jersey Girls Food Tours and while the name has changed, the tours are staying!

The one I went on is called New on Newark and it focuses on several of the new restaurants and cafes that have opened up along Newark Avenue in downtown Jersey City. While the locations can be subject to change depending on availability, you can count on hitting several major spots like Union Republic, Left Bank Burger Bar, Tea NJ & more.

Third & Vine Now Open!

Last weekend, Third & Vine, a wine and cheese bar that also carries small plates, quietly opened up in the Village section of Jersey City.

I went to check it out within the first few days and while I'll hold off on posting any real reviews until they've been open a bit longer and I've had the chance to try more, I did want to at least let you all know this place is up and running and share some pictures.