Community News: Small Business Awards, Barcade's 7th Anniversary, and more

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Photo from The Grind Shop

• Congratulations to Lee Sims, Half Time Bar, Milk Sugar Love, Salerno Salumeria, Carmine's Italian Deli, ME Casa, Abbondanza Trattoria, Laico's, Whealth & Co, Dulce De Leche, Carmen Rosa's Bakery, The Grind Shop, and Gia Gelato and Cafe who were all honored and awarded winners at the 2018 Small Business Awards Ceremony by the city. The awards recognize small businesses in each ward of the city for their service and dedication to the Jersey City community. In addition, Bucket and Bay was recognized for their participation in the new Certified Green Business Program. 
• The Grind Shop has brought back their La Colombe Draft Latte! It'll be available all spring and summer.

Community News: Marketplace JC Opening Day, Graze and Braise New Spring Menu, and more

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• A manager at Domino's on Communipaw Ave was attacked by two on-duty cops over a problem with their pizza delivery. The attack was caught on security tape and the two officers have been suspended without pay and face criminal charges.
• A burlesque show scheduled to run at FM had to be cancelled at the last minute after city attorneys threatened the restaurant with fines and penalties for violating local obscenity laws. The decision has been unpopular with the local community and further action is pending. 

Community News: Barcade's Winter Beer Night, Frankie Happy Hour, and more

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• Join Barcade this Thursday, 12/21 as they host Winter Beer Night with a specially selected tap list including Christmas ales and several stouts. All kegs will be tapped at noon and the event will go until closing. 
• Frankie has introduced a new happy hour. Tuesday through Thursday from 5-7pm, they'll have half-priced wine by the glass, $8 cocktails, and $20 pitchers. 

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. 

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• 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. 

April Calendar of Events

Spring has finally sprung and there are events going on all month long!

Thursday, April 6th

• Barcade and Transmitter Brewing are celebrating the launch of Transmitter Beer being available on draft in New Jersey. There's a special draft list and the event begins at 12pm. 

Friday, April 7th

• Zeppelin Hall is celebrating National Beer Day with two happy hours and an Oktoberfest party band. Their month-long Whole Hog Barbecue Festival is also going on so there will be plenty of food specials to keep you going. 

Saturday, April 7th

• Pacific Flea starts back up with the first event of the season! It runs from 11am-5pm and is full of vintage and hand-crafted goods including vendors like Muttley Royale, Bang Cookies, and Cholita Paletas to feed you as you shop. It will be running every second Saturday from April-October.

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• Jersey Girls Food Tours is offering 15% all December food tours if you book with code CELEBRATE2016 before Tuesday at 11:59pm including the three special holiday tours they having coming up. 
• Jersey City Ties is hosting their 6th Annual Holiday Toy Drive and Happy Hour beginning at 2pm at Lucky 7's. 
• Tea NJ has a new spicy vegan double-stacked non-chicken sandwich. 

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• Talde has expanded their brunch menu with three new dishes.
• This Thursday, 8/25, is New Jersey Breweries night at Barcade. Join them beginning at noon for craft beers from all over New Jersey including Alementary, Magnify, Demented, and Jersey City's own Departed Soles. 
• Busy Bee Organics is now hiring for part-time kitchen positions. 

4th of July Weekend 2016

The Fourth of July is almost here and while holiday weekends are always a good excuse to head out of town, there are a lot of good reasons to stick around. Check out who's running specials, who will be closed, and some great events:

In honor of Independence Day, the City of Jersey City is putting on their now-annual festival with live music, vendors, good food, and fireworks.

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• Cocoa Bakery is now carrying Lemon Blueberry cupcakes which they make annually to benefit Chemo Comfort, an organization that makes and provides comfort kits to chemo patients. The cupcakes will be available until June 12th.
• On Tuesday, June 21st June 28th, Hudson Kitchen is presenting their next Table Talk Live, focusing on how to market food businesses. Tickets are $20/person.
• Speaking of Hudson Kitchen, they recently featured an interview with local company Baonanas. 

Barcade Celebrates 5 Years in Jersey City!

Barcade is celebrating their 5th anniversary today!

 

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• Congratulations to David Drake of Greene Hook and Light Horse Tavern for the two write-ups the restaurant received last week, one from The Village Voice and one from NJ Monthly.
• This Wednesday, Departed Soles is debuting their Winter Seasonal, Naughty (list) By Nature during the Tasting Room's Opening Hours from 2pm-7pm
• Busy Bee Organics will be at the Grove Street Farmer's Market tomorrow and they are also offering free holiday delivery.
• Milk Sugar Love has special holiday hours for the week.

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• 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. 

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• On Friday, Dullboy Bar started opening their doors to customers and will continue their soft open on Tuesday. They'll also start serving food this week.
• Congratulations to Thirty Acres and Talde JC for making Grub Street's Restaurant Power Rankings naming them as two of the hottest restaurants this week. 
• The Village Voice and  Eighty Mag discussed their recent food issue and the print fund-raising dinners they throw.

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• Congratulations to Thirty Acres on being included in Eater's 38 Essential New York Restaurants.
• Pint will be closed on Monday and Tuesday this week for their annual staff holiday event.
• Grandma Downtown has launched a new and updated menu for 2015.
• Sam a.m. has extended their hours and will now be serving brunch until 3:30pm on the weekends.

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• 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.

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• Congratulations to Razza on being named the 5th best pizzeria in the state.
• Check out this profile of Taphaus, the new beer garden near Newport, in the Village Voice.
• Congratulations to Maritime Parc and Thirty Acres for being included on this list from the Star-Ledger of New Jersey's Top Power Restaurants.
• Battello is looking for line cooks.
• Park & Sixth recently signed a new lease and will be moving from their current location to take over the space previously occupied by The Merchant. The plan is to open in December.
  

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I'm sorry to report that after twelve years in Jersey City, The Merchant will be closing this Saturday, Nov. 1st. Stop by this week to say goodbye.

Congratulations to Nu Bar on their mention in The Jersey Journal.

Next weekend will be Thirty Acres' last brunch service as they plan some new developments.

You can now find Oh Honey products at Pig & Pepper and Madame Claude Wine.

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• 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.

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• The ME Casa Express Truck has posted a new menu.
• This Thursday, join Satis Bistro for their Oktoberfest celebration, a $45 4 course menu with beer pairings.
• If you want to get the insider scoop, specials and coupons from Left Bank Burger Bar, text BURGERBATTLE to 22828 to join their mailing list.

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• Outer Limits Hot Sauce (found at 6th Borough Market) is running a recipe contest. Submit your favorite recipe using their hot sauce and you could win a three pack of hot sauce and an outer limits t-shirt.
• The Jersey City Chapter of UNICO is now selling tickets to their pig roast in September.
• In sad news, it appears Goehrig's Bakery in Jersey City Heights has closed down. The Sparta, NJ location closed earlier this summer.
• This Friday, join Barcade as they host Sierra Nevada Beer Night, beginning at noon and continuing all night.