Where to Get A Thanksgiving Turkey in Jersey City

While Thanksgiving still seems quite a ways away, now is the time to plan. Several local vendors have started accepting turkey reservations and it's worth getting them in early! Here are the best places to begin making your Thanksgiving plans:

Darke Pines Now Open

New butcher shop Darke Pines has opened at 332 Second Street in the former Citizen space.

Pampita Meat Shop Opens Today

Pampita Meat Shop, a new Argentinian butcher shop, is opening today at 393 Central Ave in Jersey City Heights after undergoing construction for the past few months. 

Carrino Provisions Officially Open!

Carrino Provisions, the Italian market and restaurant from Dale Talde and partners and Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri of Kitchen Cousins, has officially opened for business!

Weekend and Mother's Day

Another weekend is here and once again, there's plenty to eat do in Jersey City, especially if you're looking for ways to celebrate Mother's Day.

On Friday at 4pm, join Roman Nose for their ribbon-cutting ceremony with the mayor and as they kick-off the weekend with their new Ora Felice Happy Hour.

You can also get an early jump on Mother's Day by checking out Madame Claude Wines on Friday as they host the launch for ZenGarage's Mothers Day Collection. There will be wine and brazilian cocktails for tasting!

This Saturday is the re-opening of Pacific Flea for the season, and to celebrate, they're having a special celebration including crafts, live music, and of course, food - the Grill Guyz are going to be there and since they're not often in downtown jersey city, this is an ideal time to check them out. And pick yourself up something awesome.

Community News

• Congratulations to Sam a.m., Beechwood Cafe, Choc-o-Pain, Marco & Pepe, and La Conguita for their mentions in this month's NJ Monthly Magazine in an article about the best breakfasts in North Jersey! And congratulations to all of us who live here because we get to enjoy all these delicious places!
• Union Republic has installed a meat locker in their front counter with various cuts of meat for purchase! All meat is sourced from local NJ butcher Mezbah Meat Market.
• Congratulations also to Thirty Acres for their write-up on Immaculate Infatuation!Hint: it was a hit!
• Speaking of Thirty Acres, they just announced they will start having an online reservation system for all sized parties up to 8 people beginning Monday, Feb 3rd. Walk-in tables will still be available.