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• Madame Claude Bis and Lourdes of the Vine are teaming up again to offer more wine dinners this spring. First up, join them on Wednesday, April 11th as they sample regional wines from the Loire Valley. The tickets are $70/person for four courses and paired wines and reservations are necessary. 
• Congratulations to Razza who received another glowing review and 8.9 rating from website The Infatuation.
• Pasta Dal Cuore is celebrating Springtime on the Italian Riviera with Cool Vines in a special dinner this Tuesday. Make sure to make your reservations as soon as possible. 

Join Pasta Dal Cuore for Springtime on the Italian Riviera

Join Pasta Dal Cuore on Tuesday, 3/27, for a five course dinner inspired by the tastes and style of the northwestern coast of Italy. Personalized takes on regional favorites from Cinque Terre and Genoa will be served with a focus on fresh spring ingredients and seasonal flavors. 

Community News: Old World/New World Wine Class, JC West Side Chili Cook-Off, and more

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• The JC West Side Chili Cook-Off has been announced! It will be held on Sunday, 10/8 beginning at 12pm. If you're interested in competing, read the rules here. 
• Congratulations to Bambino Chef on being featured on News 12 New Jersey to share some healthy, simple, fun lunch box ideas. 
• Join Chris Leo of PS Wine Bar and Lourdes of the Vine for an Old World vs New World Wine Class on Tuesday 9/26 at 7pm. Tickets are $45/person.

Third & Vine is Hosting Wine Dinner

Third & Vine, 353 3rd Street, is hosting a special winemaker dinner this Thursday, 11/3.

Exploring Cool Vines

Last weekend at the Charles & Co. Block Party, I checked out the new location of Cool Vines which recently moved to 276 Grove Street as part of Charles & Co. and was really impressed with the new store

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• Congratulations to Just Beclaws who celebrated their one year anniversary this weekend. 
• Both Hamilton Pork and The Hamilton Inn are now hiring. 
• Congratulations to Martha's who celebrated their Grand Opening/Ribbon-Cutting last week. 
• As a reminder, Third & Vine is hosting their first winemaker dinner on Wednesday 5/18 with two Spanish winemakers. Tickets should be reserved ahead of time, $65/person.

Third & Vine Rosé Preview

The days have been getting longer and the temperatures have been slowly creeping up which means only one thing: it's time to break out the rose.  Tomorrow, Third & Vine is doing just that.

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• Congratulations to Baonanas for joining Smorgasburg and their feature on Thrillist.
• Madame Claude and Mana Wine are joining up for a new wine class: Discover the Wines of South America for $65/person. There will be 7 wines to try along with small plates from Madame Claude's.
• The Historic Paulus Hook Association is hosting their 8th annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 10th from 9am-noon.
• Surf City has announced they'll open for the season on Friday, May 13th.

Community News

• GP's is hosting a seven course dinner and wine tasting featuring women winemakers from Spain this Wednesday for $55/person. Call for a reservation.
• Congratulations to Dark Side of the Moo on celebrating three years in business over the weekend.
• The Riverview Farmer's Market is looking for vendors for the upcoming market season. 
• Per Amy Wilson on Twitter, Thai restaurant Noodlefan, which has a location in the Heights, is opening another location by Journal Square.

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• South House opened this past Friday for drinks and a limited menu. They plan to switch to the full menu and open up the roof and basement within the next few weeks. They'll be closed tomorrow, but reopen on Tuesday. 
• This Thursday, Satis Bistro is hosting a Riesling tasting for $45/person. Call for reservations.
• Congratulations to Jersey City Veggie Burger for celebrating three years in business and to Chopping Block Food Truck on their one year anniversary, both this weekend!
• This week's Tuesday BBQ menu at Carrino Provisions is Mediterranean themed with slow roasted lamb shoulder, kafta & veggie kebabs, falafel, hummus, and more. $30 for all you can eat and drink.

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• 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. 

Upcoming Events

It may be freezing outside, but there's still plenty to do, eat, and drink! Here are some of the best bets coming up:

Satis Bistro is holding a "Winter Wine Dinner" on Wednesday, January 21st. It begins at 7:30 pm and there will be six delicious-sounding tastings paired with wines presented by Cool Vines, Kermit Lynch, & IPO Wines.

Reservations are required and can be made through their website.

Weekend Events

This weekend, there's plenty to check out in Jersey City and a lot of it involves drinking.

Friday night, there's a fundraiser for the Jersey City Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band at HopsScotch.

Tonight is the second night at new beer garden Taphaus, and they'll be open until 10 pm and continuing with 30% off. They will also be open until 10pm on Saturday.

Community News

• Today is the last day to sign up for the Milk Sugar Love pint club. If you get a friend to sign up, you receive a free pint of Designated Driver, a red wine ice cream that was created in collaboration with Madame Claude Wines.
• This Tuesday, 10/7, Roman Nose is having a wine tasting of 6 wines from the Veneto Region for $30 to be served with complimentary bruschetta. It will run from 5pm-10pm and no reservations are necessary.
• Sam a.m. started offering a new fall menu this weekend.

Community News

• Congratulations to The Thirsty Quaker who celebrated their Grand Opening today with a barbecue and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• Congratulations are also in order for Tea NJ who will be celebrating their Grand Opening on Friday, June 13th at 2:00pm. There will be an array of tea tastings available for those attending.
• Milk Sugar Love has started stocking The Warehouse Cafe with organic Intelligentsia coffee ice cream and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches!

The Weekend Ahead

Jersey City weekends are the best weekends!

Coming up, we have Surf City reopening tonight, May 15th and on Friday, they're officially kicking off the grand reopening with a First Friday party. Get ready to enjoy the first signs of summer!

Thursday is also the second day of the HDSID Farmers' Market at Grove Plaza with all your favorite farms and stands.  The Taco Truck, The Cinnamon Snail, Stella's Empanadas, and more will also be there serving up delicious food.