Jersey & Co. Gelato Now Open

Just in time for summer, new gelato shop, Jersey & Co. Gelato, has recently opened at 55 Mallory Ave.

My Mexico Now Open

A new Mexican restaurant has come to the West Side.

Tropix: ATOG Opens Today

Photo from Tropix

New restaurant Tropix: A Taste of Guyana, 733a West Side Avenue, is opening their doors to the public as of today.

Interview with the Candidate: Mira Prinz-Arey

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 Mira Prinz-Arey, running for Ward B City Council.

www.MiraWardB.com

https://www.facebook.com/MiraPrinzAreyWardB/

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?

Jersey City has really made a name for itself in the time I’ve lived here--especially downtown. But even with our growth, there is still a real small-town feel--everybody knows everybody. The events in the park--Six-Ward dinners, neighborhood festivals, movie nights--have strengthened communities.

Community News: Hurricane Harvey Help, Porta expanding, Jersey City Fish Stand & More

Over the past weekend, Hurricane Harvey caused devastating flooding throughout parts of Texas, displacing thousands, destroying homes, and injuring many others. If you'd like to help, here are some good options:

• Text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross who are on the scene helping provide temporary housing, relocation assistance, food, clothes, and medical supplies. 
• Donate to these food banks in hard hit areas: Corpus Christi www.foodbankcc.com; Houston www.houstonfoodbank.org/donate/; Galveston www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/
• Huffington Post and Charity Navigator both have ongoing lists of verified organizations seeking donations of food, blood, money, and supplies like diapers and formula for families with small children. 

Jersey City

• The date for the JC West Side Chili Cook-Off has been formally announced! It will take place on Sunday, 10/8.
• In sad news, Brazicki's Tavern in Jersey City Heights is closing after 72 years in business. 

El Cocotero Now Open

Photo from El Cocotero

In case you missed the news over the weekend, El Cocotero is now open at 749 Bergen Ave, serving lunch and dinner.

Friday Feature: Papaya Salad from Pho 888

Welcome to weekly series,"Friday Feature"! The first Friday of every month will continue to be "Get to Know JC Eater" showcasing a local resident and their recommendations, but on all other Fridays, a specific dish or find from around Jersey City will be featured on the blog.

This week's feature is the Papaya Salad from Pho 888.

Get to Know JC Eater: Jodi

Welcome to "Get to Know JC Eater" where every first Friday of the month, I post a profile of a local resident sharing where and what they love to eat in Jersey City. If you'd like to be featured, please leave a comment below or email me directly.

This week's JC Eater is a life-long Jersey City resident and fellow raisin hater. 

Get to Know JC Eaters: The Recap (Part 1)

This week and next week, instead of posting new JC Eaters, I wanted to look back at the twenty Jersey City residents who have been featured so far and talk about some of my favorite recommendations and the things I've learned.

I started doing this in order to hear more about the places and food in Jersey City other people love and it's been great. So many people have told me they've found a new dish to try or a new favorite restaurant based off someone's profile and I've definitely pick up some great recommendations myself. I love reading through every submission I get and I'm so exited to have people share more about the food, neighborhoods, and scenic spots they love in Jersey City as well as often their own personal passions and hobbies. 

Starting from the most recent and counting down to 11, here are the past ten JC Eaters sharing their favorite eats around Jersey City.

La Mexicana Sets Opening Date

As previously posted, a new Mexican restaurant called La Mexicana has moved into the former diner on Route 440, but at the time, they were still working on updating the space and doing menu tasting.

La Mexicana To Replace Colonette Diner

Jersey City is getting another Mexican restaurant!

After Colonette Diner closed their doors, the space on Rt. 440 sat empty for quite some time but now it looks as though La Mexicana, a new restaurant and lounge, has moved in and is bringing it back to life. 

West Side Chili Cook Off this Sunday

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

Pho 888 Opens Today

(from FB)

Pho 888, a new Vietnamese restaurant, is holding their soft open today. 

West Side Chili Cook Off 2016

The Jersey City West Side Chili Cook Off is almost here and chili entries are now being accepted!

Get To Know JC Eater: Amy

Welcome to "Get to Know JC Eater" where every week I post a profile of a local resident who wants to share where and what they love to eat in Jersey City.  This site is meant to be useful to the community so what better way to do that then involve the community itself? If you'd like to be featured, please leave a comment below or email me directly.

This week's JC Eater is a long-time Jersey City resident who gets some of her favorite neighborhood dishes at the local farmers' market.