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Showing posts with label grandma downtown. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Super Bowl Events in Jersey City
Super Bowl LII is coming up this Sunday and I've got your guide on where to watch and what to order.
Where to Go
Piggyback Bar is hosting a viewing party at Harborside. They'll have the game playing on two 20' screens and for $30, you get your seat, an all inclusive buffet including suckling pig, ribs and more and drink specials all game long. Use code jc_eats for $5 off ticket price.
Where to Go
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Community News
- Lincoln Park is hosting a chili cook-off at the end of September! Register to participate.
- Congratulations to McGinley Square Pub for their feature in the Jersey Journal and subsequent story by ABC7 on their decision not to allow cell phones.
- Grandma Downtown is offering draft party specials for delivery including Mac & Cheese.
- Thirsty Quaker is now carrying the first ever bottled beer by local brewery 902 Brewing.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Community News
- Congratulations to Maritime Parc, Union Republic, Talde, Thirty Acres, dullboy, and Carrino Provisions for being Best in Jersey City by Time Out.
- Journal Square PATH Plaza will be getting an outpost of popular falafel chain Chickpea.
- Satis Bistro is holding a special Interesting & Fun Wines of Spain night with light appetizers on April 16th for $45/person. Sign up now to reserve your spot.
- Satis Bistro will also be introducing a new cocktail list this week for Spring.
Monday, March 16, 2015
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:
Here's how you can celebrate in Jersey City:
Lucky 7's is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party through the 17th:
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Community News
- Congratulations to modcup on being named #3 in the 10 Best Coffee Shops in New York.
- Third and Vine is having a special - all wines by the bottle will be half off through Monday.
- Grandma Downtown is offering all large loaves for $10 each when you buy two or more through Thursday.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Winter Weekend
Here's what's going this weekend in Jersey City:
Zeppelin Hall is continuing their Mardi Gras celebration through Sunday, Feb. 22nd so hopefully you didn't give up alcohol for Lent. They're offering a special Cajun-inspired menu and New Orleans cocktails. This is the last weekend, so catch it before it's gone.
Zeppelin Hall is continuing their Mardi Gras celebration through Sunday, Feb. 22nd so hopefully you didn't give up alcohol for Lent. They're offering a special Cajun-inspired menu and New Orleans cocktails. This is the last weekend, so catch it before it's gone.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
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.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Community News
- Congratulations to Milk Sugar Love on being featured in the New York Times this weekend!
- If you want to know what flavors you can get at Milk Sugar Love, check the website where the daily flavor list will be posted.
- This Wednesday marks the beginning of La Festa Italiana!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Grandma Downtown is Bringing Specialty Homemade Bread to the Farmers' Market
One of the new vendors this year at the HDSID Farmers' Market at Grove Street is Grandma Downtown, owned and operated by Krista Zevoteck. Inspired by her Sicilian grandmother who lived in downtown Jersey City, Grandma Downtown is a fledgling Italian-American bakery that focuses on stuffed breads and rolls. There are usually large loaves, mini-loaves, a variety of stuffed rolls, breadcups, and grissini (herbed breadsticks) available.
When I visited, I got an onion roll and what I imagine is now probably one of their biggest sellers, the double-smoked bacon with smoked mozzarella roll. Made with thick-cut Schaller Weber bacon and fresh smoked mozzarella, the roll bakes up to be slightly chewy with a nice crust on the top. The bread is fairly dense but light and baked completely through without any soggy or overly doughy parts still left. The bacon and mozzarella impart a meaty, smoky flavor into the bread so each bite is is a bit salty, a bit smoky, and even a little sweet and creamy. The cheese melts to gooey indulgence but doesn't become overwhelming. While a couple of bites were on the salty side and I did wish the bacon had been cooked down a bit more, for the most part, this was a delicious and hearty roll.
After the bacon and mozzarella roll, I was worried the onion roll might pale a bit in comparison, but quite the opposite. It had a very different flavor although the roll itself seemed to be the same dough. The onions were cooked to a melt-in-your mouth tender sweetness with savory herbs liberally used throughout the roll that almost made me nostalgic for Thanksgiving stuffing. It was homey, familiar tasting and incredibly flavorful even it its simplicity. This is one of several vegetarian rolls that Grandma Downtown typically has available.
Every week seems to bring new and tempting flavor combinations including some sweet options like banana walnut nutella and I can't wait to keep trying more and more. If you can't make it to the market, Grandma Downtown also has an Etsy shop where you can purchase these delicious home-baked goods.
When I visited, I got an onion roll and what I imagine is now probably one of their biggest sellers, the double-smoked bacon with smoked mozzarella roll. Made with thick-cut Schaller Weber bacon and fresh smoked mozzarella, the roll bakes up to be slightly chewy with a nice crust on the top. The bread is fairly dense but light and baked completely through without any soggy or overly doughy parts still left. The bacon and mozzarella impart a meaty, smoky flavor into the bread so each bite is is a bit salty, a bit smoky, and even a little sweet and creamy. The cheese melts to gooey indulgence but doesn't become overwhelming. While a couple of bites were on the salty side and I did wish the bacon had been cooked down a bit more, for the most part, this was a delicious and hearty roll.
After the bacon and mozzarella roll, I was worried the onion roll might pale a bit in comparison, but quite the opposite. It had a very different flavor although the roll itself seemed to be the same dough. The onions were cooked to a melt-in-your mouth tender sweetness with savory herbs liberally used throughout the roll that almost made me nostalgic for Thanksgiving stuffing. It was homey, familiar tasting and incredibly flavorful even it its simplicity. This is one of several vegetarian rolls that Grandma Downtown typically has available.
Every week seems to bring new and tempting flavor combinations including some sweet options like banana walnut nutella and I can't wait to keep trying more and more. If you can't make it to the market, Grandma Downtown also has an Etsy shop where you can purchase these delicious home-baked goods.
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