Community News: Central Bistro Now Open, La Cote Hosting Wine Tasting, and More

Jersey City

• Central Bistro recently opened at 403 Central Ave in the Heights, serving a mix of Mexican and Italian dishes. They are open beginning at 9am Saturday through Monday and beginning at 10am Tuesday through Friday and close at 10pm daily. 
• Frankie has launched a CBD oil mocktail menu so you can enjoy the relaxing effects of CBD without the hangover of a cocktail. 

Latham House Celebrates Hanukkah

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Latham House is celebrating Hanukkah this week!

The Fish Stand Launches New Holiday Menu

Just in time for the holidays, The Fish Stand has rolled out a special new menu featuring a wide variety of platters, appetizers, dips, salads, and more!

Your Guide to Thanksgiving 2018

Happy Thanksgiving Jersey City!

If you need a last minute dish, bottle of wine, or just want to know who's open and who's closed, read on for the complete guide to Thanksgiving in Jersey City:

Last Minute Gifts and Supplies

• Van Hook will be open until 8pm on Wednesday and from 9am-1pm for the perfect cheese and charcuterie to start your meal with, hostess gifts, snacks, and more. 
• Thirsty Quaker is open regular hours on Wednesday and from 11am-5pm on Thursday for craft beer, Corgi Spirits favorites, and all of your other drinking needs. 

Easter and Passover 2018

Easter is almost here and there's a lot of great places to order desserts, make brunch reservations, find gifts, and more. Here's a round-up of what to check out:

For Easter Treats:

• Salerno Salumeria is carrying homemade Pizza Rustica, otherwise known as Easter Pie. It's a traditional Italian Easter egg and ricotta-based dish stuffed with assorted salumi then wrapped in a sturdy savory pastry. This is one of the only versions I've ever seen in Jersey City. They also have Easter Wheat Pie, which is a pie with a sweet ricotta and grain filling reminiscent of rice pudding. (453 Central Ave)
• The Culinary Conference Center of Hudson County Community College is hosting an Easter Goodies class this Saturday, 3/31 from 2pm-4:30pm. They'll help you make handmade treats like chocolate bunnies, decorated eggs, and seasonal candy for $45/person. (161 Newkirk Street)

• Milk Sugar Love has a variety of Easter treats available for order that can be picked up on Saturday or Sunday including Baby Chick Mac Daddy ice cream sandwiches, an adorable bunny cake with vanilla cake, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate cookie crunch, and pastel tie-dyed frosted cookies and cupcakes. (19 McWilliams Place)
• Prato Bakery is accepting preorders of their Ciambelline for this Sunday only. The freshly-made doughnuts are a weekend favorite. Call 201-798-8900 to order yours for pick-up on Sunday. There is a minimum of three per order. (61 Erie Street)
• Cocoa Bakery will be open Saturday and Sunday for pick-ups of preorders and will also have limited amount of pastries and desserts onsite including their special cream puffs. They will also have a small selection of Passover desserts. (275 Grand Street)

• L'Atelier Du Chocolat has a variety of special Easter treats and chocolates available including egg truffles, duck chocolate molds filled with coconut cream, tarts, and more. (321 Marin Blvd)

• Choc O Pain has a selection of Easter breads and desserts available including hot cross buns, Easter Brioche stuffed with dried fruit, and Easter candy available for baskets. (multiple locations in Hoboken and Jersey City)
• Harborside is hosting a pop-up in the atrium with We Knead The Dough on Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30am-5:30pm with cakes, cookies, and Easter baskets read to go. (200 Hudson Street)
• Lee Sims is well-stocked with chocolate bunnies, eggs, jelly beans, filled chocolates, and more. For a traditional treat, head here, but go before Sunday so you don't risk missing out. (743 Bergen Ave)

Easter Brunch

• The Hutton will be open for brunch and dinner with several Easter-themed specials. (225 Hutton Street)
• Liberty House is hosting Easter Brunch with a buffet from 11am-6pm for $58/adult and $29/child. They'll have a cheese and fruit station, fresh pastries, a carving station, a variety of salads, freshly made omelets, and more. Reservations can be made online. (76 Audrey Zapp Drive)
• Atlas Public House will have a special $25 prix-fixe Easter brunch from 11am-3pm where you get your choice of two courses and a mimosa or bloody mary. (130 Newark Ave)

Closed

• Torico will be closed on Good Friday, 3/30

For those celebrating Passover, the options are a little more limited, but there are a couple ways to celebrate:

• Latham House will be serving brisket all weekend long. 
• Cocoa Bakery will have some Passover desserts available in-store. 
• Temple Beth-El is hosting Community Seders both Friday and Saturday night. Contact office@jcbethel.org for more information. (2419 JFK Boulevard)

Community News: Choc O Pain Delivering, Irish Cocktail Class at Liberty House and more

Jersey City

• Congratulations to Andrea Salumeria whose Pete's Special Tuna sandwich was included on the list of 50 Restaurants for Your Last Meal in New Jersey.
• Choc O Pain is now available for delivery from the downtown location via Postmates. 

Holiday Hours and Specials

The holiday weekend is here! Here's who's open, who's closed, and any specials:

Community News: Rooftop at Hyatt House Now Open, Liberty House Cocktail Class, and more

Jersey City

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• Porta has launched a new winter dessert: a peppermint and vanilla bean gelato swirl sundae with crushed candy canes, dark chocolate, and a cherry on top. 

Weekend Events: Project: Market, Project Greenville Winter Wonderland, Brunch at Pasta e Vino & More

It's the first weekend in December, and the holiday season is kicking into high gear. See what's happening around Jersey City.

Friday 12/1

• Project Greenville is hosting their two day Winter Wonderland from 5-8pm. They'll have winter/holiday themed art on display, treats from Neptune Bakery, hot cocoa, a children's toy drive bin where you can donate new or gently used toys, and possibly marshmallows by the fire. 

Thanksgiving Part II - Who's Open, Who's Closed

If you're celebrating Thanksgiving in Jersey City, here's what's going, who will be open, and who will be closed.

Thanksgiving Eve

• Porta is celebrating their third anniversary in Jersey City with drink specials, a champagne toast, DJs, and a photo booth. The party starts at 10:30pm and entry is free with a non-perishable food item. 

Jersey City Thanksgiving 2017

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly so here's your guide on where to order your turkey, sides and desserts or where to simply make reservations in Jersey City. 

Eating At Home
If you're looking for a raw turkey to prep and cook yourself, there are a couple of good local options:

• Bone-In is offering two kinds of farm-fresh turkeys, a heritage breed for $8.50/lb and a broad-breasted for $7/lb. A $25 deposit is required which will be applied to the total cost of the turkey. They also have a variety of vegetables available for order.
• Moloney's Meat Market in Journal Square has fresh turkeys ranging in size from 9-34 lbs. 

Labor Day Weekend Specials 2017

Labor Day Weekend brings with it the unofficial end of summer, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy saying goodbye. Here's what's happening:

Events and Specials:

• Rustique Pizza is celebrating their 6th anniversary! Stop by the shop for a free plain slice between 12-5pm to help them celebrate.

Jersey City Celebrates 4th of July 2017

The 4th of July is almost here and while it's tough to have it in the middle of the week, there are still a lot of ways you can celebrate before dragging yourself back into work on Wednesday.

Check the guide below to see what's going on, who's open, and who's closed. 

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Time is running short but if you're still looking for some emergency gifts, food and food-related items are always great options. Here are some of your best bets around Jersey City:

Where to Eat Christmas Eve 2016

Not up for cooking on Christmas Eve but still want a nice meal? Check out this round-up of places open and serving dinner in Jersey City.

Community News

• Congratulations to Andrea Salumeria on being named the Best Sub Shop in NJ. 
• Sam a.m. is hosting Feast of the Seven Fishes, a 5 course benefit dinner for The York Street Project, this Wednesday and Thursday. Seatings are between 6:30-8:30pm and tickets are $60/person.
• Novello Cucina is starting up local delivery this week. Orders need to be placed by Tuesday at 8pm and deliveries will be made on Thursday or Friday. 

Thanksgiving Part II

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you need information on where to go, where to shop, or where to volunteer, check this post out.

However, if you're looking for info on before and after, who's open, and what's happening, keep reading.

Photo courtesy of Bucket & Bay

Community News

• Whealth will open their pop-up shop at Harborside tomorrow, Monday 11/21, for a soft open from 7am-10pm with complimentary coffee and oatmeal. 
• Congratulations to LITM on celebrating thirteen years in Jersey City. 
• 6th Borough Market is teaming up with Harborside to start a Holiday Bazaar which will run every Tuesday beginning this week. 
• Beginning tomorrow, Carmine's Pizza Factory will carry whole wheat and multi-grain pizza options. 

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.

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day is this weekend and here are some of the best ways to celebrate in Jersey City: