Atomic Wings

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 | Dining, Newark Ave | 1,000 views | Permalink |

The mythical Atomic Wings on Newark Avenue is slowly becoming a reality.

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Bakery Begins Construction, Joins Facebook

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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 | Dining, Liberty Harbor | 1,162 views | Permalink |

Cocoa Bakery has begun construction on the interior of their retail space at Liberty Harbor, and posted photos on their Facebook page.

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Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Soon

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 | Dining, Paulus Hook | 1,311 views | Permalink |

Add the Philly Pretzel Factory to the list of chain restaurants coming to downtown Jersey City. The pretzel factory is the second chain opening in the base of the Montgomery-Greene tower; Van Houtte Cafe also opened next door.

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Sweeter Side of Jersey City

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 | Dining, Jersey City, Liberty Harbor, Shopping | 1,005 views | Permalink |

Cocoa Bakery and Cafe is coming to Liberty Harbor North, a few doors down from Edible Arrangements. The bakery and cafe is the product of pastry chef Jessica Isaacs of notable Manhattan eatery, Nobu. Meanwhile, a few blocks away, the Made with Love Organic Bakery will soon be replacing Sweet Priscilla. The new bakery is […]

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Long Rumored Atomic Wings Work Continues

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Monday, December 8th, 2008 | Dining, Newark Ave | 884 views | Permalink |

For over a year, the Newark Avenue storefront at Bay Street has been more or less partially renovated, but vacant. In the past few weeks though, signs of life have appeared at the seemingly abandoned project with the old building facade ripped down, and the former “Palace Drugs” half removed. New doors have been installed. […]

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Knitting Cafe to Replace Failed Deli on Jersey Avenue

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Friday, August 8th, 2008 | Dining, Harsimus Cove | 1,708 views | Permalink |

The Stockinette, a knitting cafe, will open in a store front on Jersey Avenue at Third Street. The long vacant storefront had been home to the mythical Gabagoolz Italian Deli, a store that never seemed to be opened, but took years to officially close. The Stockinette also has a website.

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Restaurant Week Begins Monday

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Saturday, July 26th, 2008 | Dining | 862 views | Permalink |

Monday marks the beginning of Hudson Restaurant Week. Participants offer prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner, starting at $13 and $23, respectively. Unfortunately, unlike New York’s restaurant week, some participants charge more, and often the discount on the meal is minimal. New downtown restaurants The Embankment and John’s Pizza have joined the program. Both restaurants […]

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Diner to be Supersized

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Monday, July 14th, 2008 | Dining | 982 views | Permalink |

The Brownstone Diner, a downtown eatery featured a few months back on the Food Network, is preparing for massive expansion. The two story renovation is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008, according to their website. The diner only finished its most recent renovation three years ago, though long lines plague the establishment. The […]

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Retail Happenings

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Monday, July 14th, 2008 | Dining, Shopping | 819 views | Permalink |

Shoes are out and deli meats are in over on Jersey Avenue where Marow Deli has replaced the former Shoe Fetish. The best news is the deli promises 24-hour a day service, meaning another set of eyes watching the street. Sawa Steakhouse and Sushi bar is closer to opening in the corner of Gulls Cove […]

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La Rustique Open for Business

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 | Dining, Harsimus Cove | 1,174 views | Permalink |

La Rustique pizzeria has officially opened for business at its new location at Fifth Street and Jersey Avenue. The former Paulus Hook favorite moves to the Harsimus Cove neighborhood, occupying a retail space that once housed GO, a gourmet cheese shop known for selling goods past their sell by dates. The pizza’s thin crust, fresh […]

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