Mezcal Kitchen Now Open

New Mexican restaurant Mezcal Kitchen recently launched their soft open at 665 Newark Ave.

Ruth's Chris Steak House Now Open At Newport

Popular steakhouse Ruth's Chris opened their newest location at Newport Centre on Monday, celebrating with their traditional steak-cutting ceremony and introducing attendees to their new, more modern look. 

Community News: Egg Curry Now Open, Rosé & Cheese Pairing Class, Talde's New Prix Fixe, & More

Jersey City

• New vegetarian Indo-Chinese restaurant Egg Curry opened up this weekend at 280 Central Ave in the Heights. They will be closed on Tuesdays, but otherwise open from noon-10pm during the week and noon-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 

Community News: La Festa Italiana is Back, Wingin It and Crepe Guru Now Open, and more

Jersey City

• La Festa Italiana returns this week for its 115th year! Running from Wednesday 8/15-Sunday 8/19 from 5pm-11pm, the festival is one of the biggest events of the year and includes favorite traditions like the 50/50, live music, zeppoles, wine and peaches, and of course, the rice balls. 
• Crepe Guru officially celebrated their soft opening last week at 110 Bright Street. They've had the kitchen open for a while for pick-up and delivery, but have now actually opened the storefront up to customers. Formerly located in Hoboken, Crepe Guru is known for their sweet and savory crepes. 

Diesel & Duke Now Open

Photo from Diesel & Duke

Popular burger chain Diesel & Duke officially opened the doors to their Jersey City location on Tuesday. 

Rumba Cubana Now Open

Photo from Rumba Cubana

New Cuban restaurant Rumba Cubana is now open!

Little Grain Now Open

Little Grain is now open at Harborside.

Jersey & Co. Gelato Now Open

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

Mordi's Sandwich Shop is Now Open

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As reported a few months ago, Mordi's Schnitzel Truck has expanded to a brick and mortar storefront and last week, they began their soft open.

Community News: Sweetberry Now Open, ME Casa Moving, and more.

Jersey City

• Sweetberry Bowls has officially opened in Jersey City. Located at 179 Newark Ave, they launched their soft opening late last weekend and will be celebrating their Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting this Thursday at 12pm. Sweetberry is known for their customizable smoothie bowls and salads. 

Community News:Talde celebrates Filipino Restaurant Week, Koro Koro Back Open & More

Jersey City

Photo from Talde

• Head to Talde any time through next Monday, 5/28 for their Filipino Restaurant Week with chicken adobo tacos, pork bbq, and mango pie for $35/person. 
• Congratulations to Light Horse Tavern on celebrating 15 great years in Jersey City over the weekend. 
• Komegashi Too is having a wine dinner this upcoming Wednesday, 5/23. There will be five different wines accompanying four courses. The dinner starts at 7:30pm and tickets are $75/person. 

la côte Celebrating Ribbon Cutting on Friday

New restaurant la côte will be celebrating their ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, 5/11 beginning at 1:30pm.

Mordi's Expands with New Storefront

Photo courtesy of Mordi's Scnitzel

One of my favorite food trucks in the area, Mordi's Schnitzel, is expanding to a brick and mortar storefront.

Luna Opens Next Week

New bar and restaurant Luna, owned and operated by the owners of Paisano's in Rutherford, is scheduled to open to the public next week.

Korai Kitchen Opening Friday

New Bangladeshi restaurant Korai Kitchen is launching their soft open this Friday.

New Restaurant Round-Up

It's been a particularly busy season for restaurants and eateries opening in Jersey City so it's easy to have missed a couple along the way. To help make it easier, here's a round-up of everything that's opened recently.

Frankie - An Australian-inspired restaurant and bar, specializing in natural wines that opened in mid-October. Located at 264 Grove Street, Frankie is open from 5pm onwards Tuesday through Sunday.

Frankie Opens Today

Frankie, the Australian-inspired natural wine bar and eatery, is launching their soft opening to the public today.

Frankie Bar & Eatery Opening Soon

Frankie, the long-awaited contemporary Australian bar and eatery at Charles & Co., is preparing to launch their soft open. While they haven't announced a specific date, it's on track to open within the next week.

Raval to Become Pasta e Vino

Passerby on the Pedestrian Plaza yesterday were taken aback to see a new sign at Raval, 136 Newark Ave, showing the name Pasta e Vino. 

Community News: Apple Dessert Contest, Lafayette Oktoberfest, Darke Pines and more

Jersey City

• This Sunday, October 1st, the Riverview Farmers Market will host the People's Choice Apple Dessert contest. Anyone is welcome to bring an apple dessert made with NJ apples and anyone is allowed to taste and judge for a $5 ballot fee. 
• Congratulations to Whealth who have now officially opened for business 7 days a week at 615 Pavonia Ave. 
• For the next week through 10/1, Third & Vine is featuring the gin-based Bee's Knees cocktail. $2 from every cocktail sold will go to organizations to help support and protect bees.