Closing Rumors Surround Talde JC, The Kitchen at Grove Station, Orange and Olive

Over the past couple of years, Jersey City has seen a lot of growth and a lot of new restaurants open. With that rush of growth comes inevitable closings - not just of older spots being outpaced, but also of new restaurants that for various reasons just don't end up making it. Here's what is known and suspected to be closing around Jersey City.

Jersey City Shake-Ups

There were quite a few restaurant changes and shake-ups in Jersey City over the holiday season. I'll be going a little more in-depth on some of these later, but for now, a recap:

The Kitchen at Grove Station has closed temporarily, announcing in late December they were undergoing some repairs and changes. Shortly after that, it was further announced Executive Chef David Viana and his staff had departed The Kitchen, but that the creative directors and management team were remaining and that the restaurant would reopen early this year with a new chef at the helm. To date, no announcements regarding who that new chef might be or what the anticipated date of reopening is have been made.

Community News

• Congratulations to The Kitchen at Grove Station for their review and Very Good rating from the NYTimes
• Next Sunday, 5/3, is the first day of the Riverview Farmer's Market.
• The Community Food Program from Grace Community Services is seeking volunteers and supplies. Their breakfast plus program is relied upon by and feeds between 50-100 hungry members of the Jersey City Community every Saturday and Sunday.
• Congratulations to Prato Bakery for their official grand opening and ribbon cutting last week. 

Community News

• White Mana, local diner, was recently visited and written up by Robert Sietsema of Eater.
• The Hamilton Inn is hiring. Apply in person Monday - Friday between 4pm-7pm and also check in with The Kitchen, hiring for FOH positions.
• Jersey City Ties is planning their annual Spring Pub Crawl for May 2nd, beginning at 2pm.

Community News

• Congratulations to The Kitchen for their great review in the Star-Ledger.
• Congratulations to 9 Bar Cafe, modcup, Smith & Chang, Brewshot, Dames, and Legal Grounds for being named as Best Coffeehouses in North NJ by NJMonthly.
• The Journal Square CSA is now open for early-bird registration and they've added some new options this year. 
• Busy Bee Organics is looking for part-time helpers interested in growing with the company.

Community News

• 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.

The Kitchen at Grove Station Opens Today!

Today is opening day for The Kitchen at Grove Station, a new restaurant opening at 299 Marin Boulevard on the bottom floor of the International Financial Tower at Pershing Plaza. The restaurant, which took over a lunch counter, is a mix of a cafe and an upscale, but relaxed, New American restaurant that will be open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.