Friday Feature: Papaya Salad from Pho 888

Welcome to weekly series,"Friday Feature"! The first Friday of every month will continue to be "Get to Know JC Eater" showcasing a local resident and their recommendations, but on all other Fridays, a specific dish or find from around Jersey City will be featured on the blog.

This week's feature is the Papaya Salad from Pho 888.

New Spanish Restaurant Replaces The Music Box

A new Spanish restaurant is opening today on the corner of Monmouth and 7th in the former Music Box space at 322 1/2 7th Street.

Community News

Jersey City

• Congratulations to Dan Richer of Razza for being named as a semi-finalist in the Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic category by the James Beard Foundation.
• Pet Shop is hosting a special "Love to Love Ya Baby" night this Wednesday full of different vendors to help you set up better dating profiles, get style advice, and more along with a dance party at the Wine Bar.
• Congratulations to Cellar 335 on their mention on USA Today for their creative barware. 
• Cellar 335's Executive Chef & owner, Jamie Knott was featured on the Food Network this past week on  Beat Bobby Flay. 
• Milk Sugar Love will be donating $1 from every puppy fro-yo sold at the shop to See Spot Rescued and stay tuned for more specials and fro-yo socials over the summer. 

Friday Feature: Artist's Special at The Archer

Welcome to weekly series,"Friday Feature"! The first Friday of every month will continue to be "Get to Know JC Eater" showcasing a local resident and their recommendations, but on all other Fridays, a specific dish or find from around Jersey City will be featured on the blog.

This week's feature is the Artist's Special from The Archer. 

Day Without Immigrants

Today marks a national protest, Day Without Immigrants, where immigrants and supporters throughout the country are going on strike, refusing to work or open their businesses and avoiding shopping in an effort to show the White House the effect and far-reaching impact immigrants have.