Community News: Ed & Mary's, Piggyback Bar Hiring, O'Leary's Pig Roast & more

Jersey City

• Congratulations to Rustique Pizza on celebrating 6 years in business, to Sam a.m. for celebrating 4, and Van Hook Cheese on celebrating their one year anniversary.
• 9th & Coles has officially rebranded and reopened as Ed & Mary's, named after the owners. It will continue to operate as a neighborhood pub and community-oriented space with comfort food, their variety of American and craft beers, and traditional cocktails. 
• Hudson County Community College is holding a series of family-friendly culinary classes from September through December. Right now, the classes are $29/person per class. 

Community News

• Lucky 7's Annual Rock 'N Roll BBQ is next Saturday, 7/16 beginning at 1pm.
• The painting that was stolen from Two Boots last weekend has been returned and no charges are being pressed. 
• Tea NJ has announced that beginning this Tuesday, there will be vegan burgers on the menu. 
• Talde JC is hosting another Kamayan dinner this Tuesday, 7/12 and tickets are $55/person.
• Lafayette Corner Store has announced they'll begin offering delivery to parts of the Lafayette Area. 

Meet Bebop Roast

New culinary project Bebop Roast is launching at the Van Vorst Farmer's Market this weekend.

Weekend Events

Jersey City is feeling very multi-cultural this weekend so get out there and enjoy it!

Today is the Journal Square Green Market with Bang Me Bakery, Taproot Organics, Stella's Empanadas, & more. This market seems like it's growing by the week, so make sure to check it out.

La Festa Italiana will continue every night through Sunday with music, games, 50/50, bull-riding (!) and lots and lots of food.

After water damage from a fire in the upper floors of their building shut them down, Taqueria Viva Mexico is opening back up today!

Departed Soles Brewing Company will be opening its doors on Friday from from 4-7pm and Saturday from 12-5pm for taste tests of some of their pilot kegs.