Community News

Jersey City

• Per WiredJC, French-Lebanese restaurant Uncle Momo will be expanding from their Montclair location to take over the former Marco and Pepe. 
• Congratulations to Monique Johnson of Sweets 4 Miles who will be going to the America's Next Great Baker Nationals. 
• The Grind Shop has installed taps for their La Colombe and are now serving up Pure Blacks, Draft Lattes, and Black and Tans. 

Friday Feature: The Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Batata

Welcome to weekly series,"Friday Feature" showcasing a specific dish or find from around Jersey City.

This week's feature is the bacon, egg, and cheese batata from Cafe Batata. 

May Calendar of Events

May 5th - June 4th

• Zeppelin Hall is celebrating Street Food of the World over the next month with rotating menus featuring popular street foods from countries all over the world, starting with Mexico and ending with food from all over Europe. 

Thursday, May 11th

• Atlas Public House is kicking off a new weekly live music series with Latin gypsy jazz musicians Benjamin Husil and Frederika Krier. The music will be every Thursday with rotating artists from 6pm-8pm.
• FM Jersey City is having their Grand Open to the public. The 70s-inspired  bar and restaurant had their ribbon-cutting early this month and have been going through a soft open, but join them Thursday for their official Grand Opening. 

Friday, May 12th

• Join Midnight Market as they celebrate this month's theme: BRUNCH! As always, everything is $5 or less and they've got a great roster of vendors with brunch-themed specials ready to feed you. 

Community News

Jersey City

• Tidal Poke Co., currently at Harborside, is expanding to Grove Street. The location is currently under construction but will be open shortly. 
• Congratulations to Graze & Braise on being featured in the latest issue of The Digest Online. 
• Satis Bistro is hosting A Taste of Burgundy on Wednesday, May 24th at 7:30pm. It will be a four course dinner with wine pairings for $85/person. 

Friday Feature: Cinco De Mayo Version

Welcome to weekly series,"Friday Feature" showcasing a specific dish or find from around Jersey City.

In keeping with the spirit of Cinco De Mayo, today's feature is a couple of favorites from a Jersey City standby: the margarita and guacamole from Taqueria.