Food & Drink
By KENDAL LAMBERT
January 31, 2023
HOBOKEN, NJ - Omakase is the term reserved for the Japanese dining experience in which guests let a chef guide them through their meal, consisting of high-quality, seasonal, fresh ingredients with an elegant flair, literally translating to mean, “I leave it up to you.” Sushi by Boū, a modern ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - After previous delays due to inclement weather, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market returns on Thursday, January 25, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Grove PATH Plaza. The market will run each Thursday through April 20. The HDSID became the first to host a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The art of sushi making is deep-rooted in Japanese culture, wrapped (or rolled, rather) in tradition and culinary expertise. Kura Sushi brings modern efficiencies and convenience to the process, in a fun and innovative format. Kura Sushi opened at Jersey City’s Newport Mall in ...
HOBOKEN and JERSEY CITY, NJ - More good eats to come, Ghost Truck Kitchen is expanding. Ghost Truck Kitchen will open its digital food-truck type restaurant at 1014 Washington Street in Hoboken once construction is completed following the recent approval of a new storefront by the Hoboken ...
It is not surprising that the Macculloch-Miller family has several charlotte recipes in the family’s 19th century handwritten cookbook. Charlottes were a popular 19th century dessert, served either hot or cold. The earliest known English recipe for charlotte can be found in Maria Rundell’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A burger is just a burger until you infuse a little love into it. Kings of Kobe boasts boldly delicious American cuisine with a focus on next-level burgers and hot dogs made with all-natural American Wagyu. Kings of Kobe originated as a pop-up in Manhattan seven years ago, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Imagine an upscale, French Bordeaux speakeasy-style bar giving all the glamour of a 1970’s Paris hotel. Romantic lighting with dark upholstery creating cozy vibes, brightened up by the gold and brown cocktail parlor and lively music pulsing through its walls. This type of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - They came into the civic center at Pershing Field Friday, greeted by members of the iconic Cake Boss team and staff of the Jersey City Recreation Department. On the tables covered in blue table cloth were boxes containing six cupcakes that had been placed before each chair, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Department of Recreation will host their first inclusive Holiday Dessert Decorating Class with special guest Mauro Castano from Carlo’s Bake Shop on Thursday. The dessert decorating classes for individuals with special needs from 10-24 years old will take place ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Babo Teahouse, a Jersey City staple since 2003, has permanently closed. "We held out as long as we could," a message on Babo's Instagram page said. "Thank you for letting us serve you for the past 20 years!!!" Offering a variety of bubble tea, coffee, tea, gelato, dumplings, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Riverview Farmers Market will hold a Dia de Los Muertos / Days of the Dead Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that is mostly observed in Mexico on the 1st and 2nd of November where family and friends ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ -- Before heading back to the classroom, school teachers and administrators can stop at their neighborhood Wawa for a free cup of coffee during September. The “Cheers to Classrooms” campaign gives a free any size hot coffee every day in September to "recognize teachers and school ...
Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies sold at Target stores have been recalled because they may contain metal, announced D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. The recall was initiated when metal (wire) was found inside a portion of the cookies. The product comes in a clear plastic jug formed to a bear ...
CHICAGO, IL -- Kraft Heinz has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages after cleaning solution was found in a factory's production line. On Friday the company said that the issue was discovered after they received ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The secret to good pizza, Russell Basile told TAPinto Jersey City, is the ingredients used to make it. For Basile, a longtime pizza making pro, this means the freshest cheese, Fontanella Tomatoes, and live yeast for the dough. However, what really sets Basile’s recipe, which he ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) Farmers Market is a fan favorite in Jersey City, offering everything from healthy produce to sweet treats. Now is your chance to show HDSID’s market a little extra love by voting it as the best in the country. This ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The only thing better than Pizza Friday is Free Pizza Friday. This Friday, Basile’s Pizza will celebrate its expansion into Jersey City by offering customers a special treat: free slices of pizza, according to the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID). In ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — After making a return in February following a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, Hudson Restaurant Week has canceled its summer celebration. Held bi-annually each winter and summer for the past 16 years, the event seeks to celebrate Hudson County as a top destination for ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — NJ Monthly magazine has released its annual ranking of the 30 best new restaurants in the state, which include eateries in Jersey City. For its compilation, the magazine assessed the year’s top openings and created a list of treasures that it says are both “hidden and in ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — In celebration of its expansion into Jersey City, Basile’s Pizza is offering customers a special treat. According to the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District, the pizzeria will mark its opening day in early August by handing out free slices. “The new neighbors are ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – From its beautiful waterfront to its dazzling streetscapes to its impressive culinary scene to its quirky storefronts, there’s no denying that Jersey City is a very photogenic place. In a newly-released Yelp ranking of the most photographed businesses in North Jersey, Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Le Dîner en Blanc, a popular French-inspired pop-up picnic known for its all-white dress code, is coming to Jersey City for the first time ever this summer. Hosted by Art House Productions in partnership with the City of Jersey City and the Office of Cultural Affairs, the mass ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Local breweries and craft beer makers were joined by local officials in protesting new state regulations limiting their ability to provide entertainment and other amenities to their customers. The law – which was originally drafted in 2018 then shelved because of the potential ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Coalition for Food and Health Equity of Jersey City will get a share of $17.5 million as part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Sustain & Serve NJ Program which is seeking to purchase five million meals from more than 430 restaurants statewide. The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — About two dozen of the area’s best eateries are coming together for the 4th annual Jersey City Restaurant Week. From July 17 to 31, diners can enjoy a variety of special offers from eateries across the city, such as The Franklin, O’Haras Downtown, The Barge Inn, Brick Lane ...
Lavender Shortbread Cookies sold nationally at Target stores are being voluntarily recalled, announced J&M Foods. The recall was initiated after a select number of cookies were erroneously packed with Chocolate Chip Cookies. The packaging doesn't list the possible allergen. Some people ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Angry Archie’s, the popular Jersey City-based seafood truck, recently announced plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location this fall in its hometown. In a social media post, the family-owned business revealed it will be setting up shop at 565 Palisades Avenue, which was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City Restaurant Week is set to return in July, giving locals a chance to take a night off from cooking and support area restaurants, and visitors a chance to experience the best of Jersey City dining. Hosted by the Jersey City Restaurant Association, the 4th annual ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A new café with a focus on not only providing the highest-grade coffee and baked goods, but also offering a cool and hip community gathering space has opened its doors on Jersey City’s West Side. Three Thirds Café is situated in ground floor retail space in the 3 Acres luxury ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Shake Shack is coming to Jersey City. On Tuesday, the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) announced that the popular burger chain plans to open at 95 Christopher Columbus Drive, near the Grove Street PATH Plaza. An exact date is not yet known. Launched ...