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. 

Community News

• Congratulations to Liberty State Park on its 40th birthday. To celebrate, they'll be having a Bring Your Own Picnic celebration with cake, lemonade, and flags on Tuesday, 6/14 beginning at 5pm. 
• Congratulations to Bucket + Bay for their feature in New Jersey Monthly.
• Departed Soles is celebrating their first anniversary on Thursday, 6/16 with extended tasting room hours and the launch of a new beer, The Polish Goodbye. 
• Iron Monkey is hosting a Meet the Brewer night with Yards Brewing Co. this Thursday, 6/16 beginning at 7pm.
• Ozu Foods has restricted raw fish dishes to eat-in and take-out only during the summer months. 

Community News

• Congratulations to Dullboy, named one of the 18 Best Bars in America by Esquire. 
• Coach House is hosting a Bourbon Tasting Night on Tuesday, 5/31 from 7:30-9pm for $20/person. The night includes passed appetizers, tasting of brands Makers Mark, Basil Hayden's, and Buffalo Trace and features how to make the bourbon-based Mint Julep and Manhattan. RSVP by emailing clemsinc@gmail.com
• Milk Sugar Love is now offering Stumptown nitro cold brew on tap at the shop. 

Celebrating Cinco De Mayo

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

Community News

• Hudson Kitchen is looking for food vendors for the 4th Annual Riverview Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 11th. 
• Congratulations to Ahri's Kitchen on their one year anniversary. To celebrate, they're offering a dollar off every item until 4/27 and will be having their ribbon cutting on 4/28 with free seaweed soup and a gift certificate with every purchase. 
• As part of their ongoing article series highlighting food in New Jersey, Saveur recently explored Jersey City's Filipino food. 
• Bone In Food is moving their kitchen back to Jersey City this week. Because of the move, they are only offering provisions this week and no prepared meals, but they'll have them ready again in time for next week's deliveries.

St. Patrick's Day Events

It's that time again - St. Patrick's Day, when everyone finds their Irish, usually with the help of a drink or few.

Here's how you can celebrate in Jersey City:

Lucky 7's is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party through the 17th:

Community News

• FastBoy Delivery is now offering delivery from select restaurants for only $1.99 through April 30th. 
• Thirty Acres will begin offering a vegetarian option for their tasting menu this week. You must reserve in advance. 
• Hudson Flea in Journal Square is looking for licensed food vendors to serve food, drinks during the market. 

Valentine's Day in Jersey City

Valentine's Day is around the corner and whether you're celebrating an old, new, or friends only relationship or just ready for a night out to enjoy yourself, there's a lot to drink and eat around town.

You can start celebrating early with Sam a.m.'s "Hearty" Thursday Supper Club this week with a wine pairing provided by Cool Vines.

Zeppelin Hall is hosting Stupid Cupid! starting Saturday night at 9pm. Singles get a red wristband to help the mingling, free hors d'ouerves will be served from 10pm on, and there's $3 Coors Light and wine all night.

Community News

• Congratulations to Jon Vitiello of Thirty Acres on being named one of the Top 5 Sous Chefs of 2015 by Inside Jersey Magazine.
• Stony Hill has opened up their 2015 CSA membership and they have both full and half shares available.
• Sam a.m. has extended their hours and the kitchen will now be open until 3:30pm every day.

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• If you missed it, here's a great article from website getawaymavens.com exploring Jersey City, including modcup, Razza, The Kitchen at Grove Station, and more.
• Smith & Chang General Store has remodeled and is now part cafe, selling coffee and pastries.
• New Indian restaurant Vaibhav has taken over the former Casa Dante space. Run by the same owners as Sapthagiri, it officially opened last Thursday. 
• Barcade will be closed tomorrow, 12/15, from 6:30pm- 11pm for a private event. 

Community News

• The Kitchen at Grove Station will now offer Sunday Brunch until 3pm, but will be closed for dinner. 
• Iron Monkey rescheduled the cocktail class from last week to Thursday, Dec. 18th.
• The Thirsty Quaker has put together a gift guide, handy for the beer, wine, or even baking enthusiast in your life. 
• modcup is now offering pre-weighed and individually packed pour over packs. 
• The Thirsty Quaker is holding a Hannukah Beer Tasting this Friday beginning at 6pm.

Community News

• Unfortunately, Ahri's Kitchen, originally slated to open tomorrow, has hit a lot of red tape and their opening will be delayed until late winter/early spring.
• Sweet Jumbles, local marshmallow maker, is running a sale on Marshmallow of the Month Club memberships through the end of tomorrow. 
• Check out this interview with Oh Honey from Chicpea.

Halloween Weekend Events!

It's Halloween Weekend in Jersey City and there is a lot going on!

• The Iron Monkey is getting into the spirit with $6.66 drink specials tonight and the Samhain Soiree Costume Party tomorrow. There will be drink specials, free candy, and prizes.
• On Friday between 3:30pm-7:00pm, hang out on Newark Ave for the City of Jersey City's Family Halloween Bash. The 2nd Annual Halloween Parade will kick off at Gymboree at 3:30 and there will be festivities like a petting zoo, "Frozen" themed games, pony rides, S'mores from Bambino Chef and food will be available to purchase from Tea NJ, WORD, Roman Nose & more.
• After the Family Halloween Bash, Newark Avenue will continue the Halloween fun with the Newark Ave. Pedestrian Plaza Closing Party which will have food, cider, and beer from all over town, music from DJ Pastiche and dancing. This will be the last night of having Newark Ave closed off so make sure to enjoy it!

Community News

• Congratulations to Ahri's Kitchen who reached their kickstarter goal! There's still time to add your support.
• Taphaus, the new beer garden opening in Newport, has been busy with final touches and they're aiming for an opening day of October 6th.
• Krispy Pizza has officially opened in Jersey City.

Drinks!

If you're looking for some places to drink over the next few days, there are a couple of events happening in Jersey City that could probably help you with that.

Iron Monkey is holding the Boulevard Brewing Company Launch Party tonight, beginning at 6pm. There will be a glassware giveaway and an autographed poster.

Community News

• Congratulations to The Dark Side of the Moo and Carmella's who both made the Best of Munchmobile 2014 list.
• Join Iron Monkey as they celebrate the launch of Lexington Brewing and Distilling this Tuesday at 7 pm. 
• Congratulations to Talde JC and Carrino Provisions for making the NY Times' Fall Newcomers Tip Sheet.

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!

St. Patrick's Day Events in Jersey City!

It's that time again! Time to remember everyone's Irish, wear all the green you own, and drink more Guinness and Jameson than the rest of the year combined. Or time to just enjoy beer and good food while ignoring the sea of green surrounding you. Wherever you fall on the spectrum and whatever you like to do to celebrate St. Pat's, Jersey City has something for you.

I will update as I see more events, so keep checking back in!

Sam a.m. will be hosting their first official Supper Club on Thursday and it is St. Patrick's Day themed! Email samamcafe@gmail.com for reservations - space is limited and BYOB! Missed this one, better luck next time! However, they will be serving a corned beef hash omelette as a weekend special and luckily there's more ahead!

Community News

• Congratulations to Battello Restaurant who will be officially open to the public beginning this Tuesday, March 11th! Reservations can be made online through Open Table
• If you're looking for some brunch suggestions around Jersey City, check out this post from The Chilltown Chronicle discussing some favorites.
• The new Mod Cup Cafe continues to be a big success and now they are hoping to expand the team! Stop by the cafe this week to speak with Justin (and bring a resume) if you're interested.
• Speaking of Mod Cup, it appears they are now selling exfoliating coffee soap and they are also changing the brewing class schedule so that going forward, it will be held once a month.

Celebrate New Years Eve With Your Jersey City Favorites!

This New Years, come celebrate along with Jersey City at one (or many) of the awesome events happening around town! There will be drinks, music, people...everything you need to ring in 2014 and get your New Year started right.

UPDATED 12/30/13:
In addition to the events listed at the jump in the original post, here are some more optioons so you can celebrate in style! Tickets and reservations are still available for most places and many are walk-in friendly as well. Happy New Year everyone!

VB3 is hosting a night full of celebration with three different options for the evening, ranging from $50-$125: http://ow.ly/i/48kqh

Roman Nose will have dinner specials and a special midnight champagne toast as well as a New Years Day Brunch with complimentary Crispelle:  https://twitter.com/RomanNoseJC/status/417436505892597760/photo/1

The Hamilton Inn has three seatings for a special New Years Eve dinner and there are still tables available so book now! https://twitter.com/TheHamiltonInn/status/417313979459842049/photo/1

White Star is offering an open bar from 9pm-2am with late night food and a champagne toast for $50 as well as regular dinner and bar service

GP's is also offering a three course dinner with two different seatings and special cocktails and live music all night! http://www.gpsrestaurant.com/upcoming-events