We were all heartbroken when South House announced it was closing its doors in November 2020, yet another staple of Newark Ave was gone. It was a great hangout spot, perfect for drinks and Southern comfort foods on a chill Friday night. This afternoon, it seems that South House hinted at a return. “Rising like […]
The State of Nightlife in Jersey City
Jersey City has changed so much in the last decade. 10 years ago when I moved here from Manhattan, there weren’t that many spots to “cut a rug” and now the nightlife in JC has grown tremendously. Spots like Porta, Miss Wong’s at Talde, and Red Lounge all have DJ nights and Jersey City has […]
What’s Going On With The Pedestrian Plaza
We all know the Pedestrian Plaza, located right on Newark Ave. It opened in 2015 and has since been a space for everyone to enjoy food, drinks, and community events. The appeal of the Plaza includes moveable planters and tables with seats in order to make this a public gathering space. The city recently extended […]
The Newark Ave. Pedestrian Plaza is Expanding Today!
Within the past four years, Newark Ave has seen a lot of praise and criticisms. With the booming restaurant row came the rowdiness of late-night festivities and this has brought a number of complaints, the biggest being “Jersey City is becoming Hoboken.” Now the city is trying to put their focus more on people and […]