Start the summer off right with the Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine, and Spirits Fest this month! Tickets are now on sale – use discount code LYNNHAZAN for $20 off. On July 16 from 6:30PM to 10PM, guests 21 and older are invited to stop by the URBY for local brews, international wines, and top spirits […]
3 spots for bottomless brunch in Jersey City/Manhattan
Sit outside and enjoy brunch as the weather warms up in the area. Whether you’re staying in Jersey City or looking to hop right over to Manhattan, here are our top 3 recommendations for bottomless brunches in the area. Franklin Social292 Barrow St, Jersey City Franklin Social recently announced that they are now serving bottomless […]
Brownstone Diner’s rebrand to Life Pancake Company
If you’ve walked through Jersey Ave lately, you’ve probably noticed that Brownstone isn’t quite the same anymore. After closing in September, a new sign has gone up – Life Pancake Company. As reported by NJ.com, owner Zoe Bournias changed the name and space, but the great pancakes we know and love will still be available. […]
Preparing for the 9th annual All About Downtown Street Fair
It’s that time of year! We’re a month away from the 9th annual All About Downtown Street Fair and ChicpeaJC is taking over the HDSID Instagram and Facebook leading up to the big day on September 21st. Last year, we took over the HDSID Instagram and Facebook from August 15th to September 15th to countdown […]
Future of Downtown Jersey City nightlife at risk
Councilman Solomon is proposing a noise ordinance and limiting entertainment licenses in Jersey City. What we know He’s proposing changes to the pedestrian mall to place limits on “clubs” (through entertainment license restrictions); a loading and unloading zone on Columbus Dr; and increased rooftop restrictions. These changes include – Limit Entertainment Licenses (i.e. Clubs) in […]
2018 All About Downtown Street Fair Recap!
This past Saturday marked the 8th annual HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair and with over 150,000 people in attendance, it’s safe to say the event was a success! More than 300 vendors lined the streets of the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza selling everything from vintage clothing to food, to handmade jewelry and, my favorite […]
Hudson Hall Jersey City
Hudson Hall, a delicious smokehouse in Jersey City, opened in the fall. This spot is a game changer in the restaurant scene in our city. I went to tour the space before they opened and was completely in awe of the interior design. When you walk in, you are transported to somewhere else! I felt […]
Top 6 Spots to get Bao in Downtown Jersey City
Happy National Bao Day! We have a few favorites Downtown and couldn’t help but share them. Let us know what your favorite spots are, especially outside of the Downtown area! 1. Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ani Ramen House (@aniramen) Ani Ramen is a recent […]
Project: EATS in Jersey City
Before I moved to Bayonne, I used to live in Downtown Jersey City. The sight of City Hall felt nostalgic, with memories of riding bikes around the giant monument with my siblings. I never thought I would find myself back in the same area surrounded by various food tents and a great turnout from the […]
PINT
Lately, it seems as though the only well-known bars in Downtown Jersey City are those that are located in the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall or on Grove Street. The rest tend to get overlooked. One of these overlooked bars that I love so much is Pint. Pint is a little bar located on Wayne Street […]