We’d all but given up on Torico Ice Cream ever returning to the corner space on Erie and 1st Street. The renovation project of the beloved ice cream parlor began in October of 2010. Many hoped to see Torico reopen by the summer of 2011 and indeed handwritten signs promised just that begin in May. Updated signs in July promised an opening in August, and then another in September. When the first year anniversary of the renovation project passed, we had all but given up hope.

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The Newark Avenue revitalization continues with the opening of Gypsy Grill. Located a 187 Newark Avenue, the new business is just steps away from the recently opened Barcade. Gypsy Grill offers affordable mediterranean food.

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Just days after a Huboken Reporter article on the midwestern tourists flocking to the ally behind Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, barricades have been installed blocking the Cake Boss fans from harassing “cast” members, also known as bakers and cake decorators.

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The much anticipated Jersey City Barcade is set to open on Friday after two nights of invite only previews. The original Barcade opened in Brooklyn in 2004 near what was then the edge of rapidly gentrifying Williamsburg. Since then, Barcade has become a staple attracting hipsters and Manhattanites alike. The Jersey City Barcade took over […]

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Barcade, the Brooklyn based retro video games and craft beer bar has been in the process of opening a Jersey City location for close to a year. The mythical bar is one step closer to reality with a Craigslist job listing for staff members. Barcade is set to open in the former Washington Mutual space […]

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The Banh Mi fad has hit Jersey City with the opening of Rue Viet at 272 Newark Avenue. The fastidiously decorated restaurant has a few tables, but of course Vietnamese sandwiches also make a great take out food.

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Newport may finally get a pizzeria.

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The former home of Bagua Juice will soon become comfort food bistro Park & Sixth, a Hoboken eatery.

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