Jersey City Shake-Ups

There were quite a few restaurant changes and shake-ups in Jersey City over the holiday season. I'll be going a little more in-depth on some of these later, but for now, a recap:

The Kitchen at Grove Station has closed temporarily, announcing in late December they were undergoing some repairs and changes. Shortly after that, it was further announced Executive Chef David Viana and his staff had departed The Kitchen, but that the creative directors and management team were remaining and that the restaurant would reopen early this year with a new chef at the helm. To date, no announcements regarding who that new chef might be or what the anticipated date of reopening is have been made.

Update on Bell+Gray, Now Open

Bell + Gray, the revised Carrino Provisions, officially opened Monday evening and a few more details are now clear.

While the space isn't overly changed, minus the addition of the bar and a few other decor details, they did put the TVs back in the front bar area (formerly the market space) which is good news for those who thought a more upscale sports bar would be a good addition to the area. If you're not a fan of that idea, the back dining room remains semi-separated and has its own bar although it is apparently reservation only . That seems like an odd choice to me, considering Jersey City is very much a walk-in kind of town. Yesterday, it seemed as though they were letting people back there without a reservation, but that might have just been for opening night. If you feel strongly about it, I'd recommend calling ahead. The wine cellar in the basement will be available for private events as it was when it was the Osteria.

The restaurant does also have patio seating in the courtyard although I'm not sure how long that will stay considering the season (my question about heaters outside went unanswered) and they are planning on restarting the Weekly BBQ Buffets although don't yet know when they'll resume. The fate of the brunch buffet they had recently instituted prior to renovating is yet to be determined.

While the restaurant still doesn't have a website, the menu can be seen here. While I haven't yet been so can't vouch for size of dishes, the price point does seem relatively in line with most restaurants around town at this level.

They'll be closed for a private event Wednesday (10/13), but are otherwise planning to open at 5pm every night this week.

Bell+Gray
8 Erie Street, Jersey City
973-988-2836

Carrino Provisions No Longer

About three weeks ago, Carrino Provisions quietly shut down the market portion of their space. They stopped tweeting and closed off their Instagram. When asked on Twitter, all they'd say was there were some exciting changes to come.

Community News

• Greene Hook opened up this weekend! They'll be open beginning at 5pm Tuesday through Saturday for now.
• Don't forget to register for the chili cook-off at Lincoln Park on Sept. 27th.
• Archer Bar will be giving us another preview of what's to come at next weekend's All About Downtown Street Fair.
• Milk Sugar Love is now officially offering soft serve. Don't forget there's still time to join Pint Club too.
• Join Satis Bistro for their Oktoberfest with traditional German food and beer on September 24th at 8pm.

Community News

• Milk Sugar Love is bringing back the Pint Club! And the final summer sundae, a collaboration with Thirty Acres, is now on offer every weekend in September.
• Sam A.M. announced their three day supper club menu for the week.
• Art House is hosting a Fall Spectacular next Saturday with food trucks, live music, beer tasting, and a cake baking contest.
• Dark Side of the Moo is hiring.
• Carvao BBQ was featured in The Jersey Journal.
  

Community News

• South House opened this past Friday for drinks and a limited menu. They plan to switch to the full menu and open up the roof and basement within the next few weeks. They'll be closed tomorrow, but reopen on Tuesday. 
• This Thursday, Satis Bistro is hosting a Riesling tasting for $45/person. Call for reservations.
• Congratulations to Jersey City Veggie Burger for celebrating three years in business and to Chopping Block Food Truck on their one year anniversary, both this weekend!
• This week's Tuesday BBQ menu at Carrino Provisions is Mediterranean themed with slow roasted lamb shoulder, kafta & veggie kebabs, falafel, hummus, and more. $30 for all you can eat and drink.

Community News

• The Kitchen at Grove Station has started carrying bee pollen truffles from local favorite Busy Bee Organics.
• This week's BBQ at Carrino Provisions will be a Pork Slope-inspired pop-up! $30 for all you can eat and drink.
• Want to know more about catering company Chilltown Kitchen and their upcoming supper club at Porto? Check out this write-up from the Jersey Journal.
• Box Spring will be moving from their current location on Newark Avenue to 218 Grove Street, replacing MORE, by the end of July.

BBQ at Carrino Provisions

Carrino Provisions, 8 Erie Steet, is hosting their first summer BBQ today, the kickoff to what will be a once weekly event all summer long.

Community News

• Congratulations to The Kitchen at Grove Station for their review and Very Good rating from the NYTimes
• Next Sunday, 5/3, is the first day of the Riverview Farmer's Market.
• The Community Food Program from Grace Community Services is seeking volunteers and supplies. Their breakfast plus program is relied upon by and feeds between 50-100 hungry members of the Jersey City Community every Saturday and Sunday.
• Congratulations to Prato Bakery for their official grand opening and ribbon cutting last week. 

Community News

• Congratulations to Talde JC and Carrino Provisions for this write-up from Tasting Table.
• Porta Pizza will be having their first Jersey City Dinner Party on March 5th. Featuring Australian wines from Mitolo Wines, it will be a five course diner with wine pairing and tickets are $60 each. Call now to reserve your seat. 
• On March 4th, join See Spot Rescued for their 3rd "Hair of the Dog" happy hour fundraising event from 7-10pm at Carrino Provisions.
• This Friday, The Iron Money is throwing a Clown Shoes Carnival to celebrate 1 year of the brewery distributing in NJ. There will be games, carnival food, and lots of beer. 

Community News

• Crave Jersey City is hosting a special soul food dinner, "Taste of Greenville" with Andy's Market at New Park Tavern on February 22nd. A portion of the proceeds will go towards FeedJC.
• Nu Bar has changed their schedule and will now be closed on Mondays, beginning tomorrow.
• Porta will be closed this Monday and Tuesday for some minor construction but will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at 5pm

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!