Third & Vine is Hosting Wine Dinner

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

Community News

• Per Erin DeLaney, a new deli on Summit Ave called Grub Mutz will open on Tuesday after having had their soft open over the weekend. 
• Koro Koro and their new food truck will now be at the Hamilton Park Farmer's Market every Wednesday from 3pm-7:30pm.
• Ozu Foods will be closed this Tuesday and Wednesday, but will be launching lunch service shortly after that in Mid-November. 

Community News

• Congratulations to The Grind Shop who will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their second location tomorrow, 10/24 at 234 Suydam Avenue inside The Baker Building. As an added note, they've now started carrying organic matcha lattes and Milk Sugar Love's matcha brownies. 
• The HDSID Farmer's Market at Grove is looking for more bakers for the holiday season. 
• Congratulations to Pet Shop on the soft open of their basement wine bar focusing on natural wines and join them on Thursday, 10/27 for their ribbon-cutting. 
• Wurstbar has been busy: They recently launched a happy hour menu from 4pm-7pm every Monday through Friday and they've started offering desserts. Don't forget they now deliver too. 

All About the Midnight Market

A new event, Midnight Market, is coming to Jersey City!  Find out when, what to expect, and where to eat. 

Community News

• On Wednesday 10/19, Jersey Girls Food Tours is presenting a special one-time tour, A Taste of Italy, where participants will learn about Neapolitan certifications, Italian cheeses, homemade pastas and more. 
• There's still time to help kickstart Baonanas.
• Wurstbar and Van Hook are teaming up to offer an evening of cider and cheese-tasting on 11/2 for $40/person. 
• Speaking of Wurstbar, they've now started offering delivery online. 
• Cocoa Bakery has started offering sweet potato pies both by the slice and whole for the autumn. 

West Side Chili Cook Off this Sunday

Say hello to fall with the West Side Chili Cook Off this Sunday from 12pm-2pm!

The Hamilton Park BBQ Festival 2016

This Saturday 9/24, is the 7th Annual Hamilton Park BBQ Festival. Put on to help benefit the Hamilton Park Conservancy, this event features barbecue vendors from New York, New Jersey, and beyond along with handcrafted goods, live music, and more.

Community News

• The next Harborside Brunch with Whealth and Co. is on Saturday, October 1st. 
• Choc O Pain is raising money for childhood cancer charity Tomorrows Children's Fund. All through September, they'll donate 25 cents for each Choc O Pain sold. 
• The Citizen is expanding their already excellent menu further by selling Cholita Paletas starting next Sunday. 
• Dulce de Leche Bakery, an Argentine bakery and cafe, will open their second location this Friday at 376 Central Ave.  

Community News

• The Iron Monkey is hosting an Altos Agave mixology class on Tuesday, 8/16 beginning at 7pm for $25/person.
• Barcade will be closed on Monday, 8/15 for their annual staff party. 
• Congratulations to The Angry Crab, celebrating one year in business. 
• Chilltown Kitchen has announced they'll be holding a Dominican-themed supper club in September. 

Riverview Market Peach Pie Contest

The Perfect Peach Pie Contest is back again for its 5th year at the Riverview Farmers Market.

La Festa Italiana 2016

Beginning this Wednesday, 8/10 through Sunday, 8/14, the ever-popular La Festa Italiana will be running on 6th Street between Brunswick and Monmouth. 

Community News

• Congratulations to Pet Shop for their write-up on BestofNJ.com
• Sam a.m. has changed their supper clubs to a once a month event and they're now accepting reservations for their Thursday, August 11th event. 
• Congratulations to Bucket & Bay and Gia's Gelato, both listed as some of NJ's best gelato on NJ.com
• Via Jersey Digs, Hoboken's 1 Republik will be taking over the current space occupied by Rainbow on Newark Ave. 

Rotary Club Food Truck Festival

This Saturday, 8/6, The Rotary Club of Jersey City is holding their Inaugural Food Truck Festival, free and open to the public. Located at Gundy Pier by Exchange Place, the festival will run from 12:00-7:00pm and will have food, drinks, live music, entertainment for kids, and more.

Community News

• Uncle Bud's Catering & Hot Sauce will now be selling fresh-grilled chicken wings at the Lincoln Park and Riverview Park Farmer's Market.
• Dark Side of the Moo has posted a special menu for Eat Drink Local Week.
• Surf City is starting Movies on the Beach every Wednesday and beginning Thursday 7/28, they'll have Shrimp Tsunami running through 8/14.
• Congratulations to Hudson Kitchen on making it to the Top 10 in the Start Something NJ Challenge.
  

Hudson Restaurant Week and Eat Drink Local Week

Two great local food events, Hudson Restaurant Week and Edible Jersey's Eat Drink Local Week, are starting soon.

The Annual Newport Beach Party Recap

Recently, I was invited* by Quinn PR to attend the Annual Newport Beach Party as their guest. After a few years of having to miss it, I was especially excited to be able to attend this year and check out the event first-hand.

(photo from Quinn PR)

Weekend Events

There are festivals and food galore this weekend starting today! Check out your list of food events for the weekend:

Weekend Events

It seems like as soon as the temperatures start rising above 75 degrees, the weekends in Jersey City start filling up fast and this one is no exception. See what's going on and everywhere you can be eating and drinking this weekend:

Latham House Preview

Last night, Latham House held a Family & Friends night in preparation for their opening this Thursday, 7/8. While any new restaurant will have a few rough patches and issues to work out, it seems like Latham House is off to a good start.

Community News

• Congratulations to Golcanda Chimney for their rave review and three stars from Robert Sietsema of Eater NY.
• Cholita Paletas is returning to vend at Pacific Flea beginning this Saturday, 7/9
• Ozu Foods will be closed for a week beginning tomorrow, 7/4.
• Departed Soles has launched skateboard tasting flights.
• Jersey Digs has reported that Tender Shoot Farm, a long-time staple on Newark Ave, is closing.