June 2017 archive

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Jun
2017

Hudson Restaurant Week Summer 2017

categories: Restaurants, This Weekend in Jersey City


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Because this side of the river has increasingly become a place of destination, this summer’s Hudson County Restaurant Week (7/25-8/5) is particularly poignant. All of the quickly established new additions to our classic faves are creating crazy flocks of foodies.

Find the full list of participants and their menu selections here.

My personal reviews of participating restaurants previously published on my blog are… [use the upper right search bar and type].

Tweet me @jerseycitygia if you have any inquiries because it’s likely I a) have an unpublished review b) an update to an older review in the works or c) know a gem so well I’m not going to share with all, but maybe with you 😉

Try something new & let me know your experience,
JCG

Here are participating Jersey City restaurants:

Amelia’s Bistro

Bistro at Grove Square

Bistro La Source

Edward’s Steakhouse

Fire & Oak

FM

Greene Hook

The Hamilton Inn

Hamilton Pork

The Hutton

Kitchen Step

Laico’s (not one to miss!)

Latham House

Liberty House Restaurant

Liberty Prime Steakhouse

Light Horse Tavern

Raval Tapas Bar

Satis Bistro

South House

VB3

View the full list of Hudson County participating restaurants, prices and menus here.

Taste Jersey City Tastefully,
JCG

20
Jun
2017

Chilltown Get Down Summer Dance Party [Wednesday, June 21]

categories: Events, Grove Street, Live Music, Outdoor Fun!

LITM hosts a summer dance party and barbecue this Wednesday, June 21 from 7pm – 1am.

Chilltown Get Down is a grown-up block party on Pedestrian Plaza outside of 140 Newark Ave., aka LITM (“Love Is The Message”).

The restaurant, bar and art gallery is serving frosé and spiked ice pops to temper the heat, and a special BBQ menu by Chef Eduardo Rugerio.

Dance off the cals to old R&B and hip-hop favorites spun by DJ George Soul Fernandez.

Admission is free; food/bevvies are not.

Bonus: Giant Jenga, water guns, hula hoops and jump ropes!

Chill down, Chilltown,
JCG

 

17
Jun
2017

Con Vivo Music: Bach Concert [Sunday, June 18]

categories: Music, This Weekend in Jersey City

Celebrate Father’s Day with Con Vivo’s semi-annual Bach Concert!  On Sunday, June 18th, Cathedral Hall (380 Montgomery St.) will be filled with the sounds of Johann Sebastian Bach.

The concert features mezzo-soprano Sarah Nelson Craft and oboist Christa Robinson in a concert of Bach’s most intimate chamber music for voice, oboe, string quartet, harpsichord, and organ. Con Vivo presents a wide panoply of Bach’s style and achievements, from the elegance of his intimate keyboard works, to the athleticism of his oboe and string repertoire.
 
The concert begins at 3pm and is free for all ages. Program information and more about Con Vivo here.

To musical bliss,
JCG

16
Jun
2017

Jersey Girls Food Tours: Start Something Challenge

categories: Events, Restaurants, Spotted

Jersey Girls Food Tours is participating in The Start Something Challenge of 2017. Shout out to Alessia Aron and Janis Borroto – the girl bosses behind the brand. Check out the JGFT promo video to get them to the next round, and check back here when voting begins on July 14.

Update: Here is the voting link! bit.ly/JGFT10k

Cheers,
JCG

15
Jun
2017

Dog Days of Summer Dog Fest [Saturday, June 17]

categories: Events

The Second Annual Dog Days of Summer Dog Fest of Jersey City is on and poopin’ 😉 this Saturday, June 17 at Liberty Harbor.

From 12-3pm at 50 Regent St. in Jersey City, enjoy fun & sun with your best friend(s). For humans without one, you can adopt from See Spot Rescued, and for those who have already adopted, pamper your pooch with gifts and goodies!

To puppy love,
JCG

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