Food & Drink

Next week, serial restaurateur Mat Kopec will open his third Jersey City outpost in the former La Conguita space on Grove Street. Sad as it was to see La Conguita go, the neighborhood couldn’t have asked for a more worthy replacement.

About 20 residents, business owners and a few politicians spoke out at last night’s Special Council meeting about a proposal that would repeal Hoboken’s “500-foot rule” and while the majority went on record saying they didn’t want the regulation repealed, many seemed open to at least some changes in the law.

A few Asian-inspired eateries, the return of a popular bar and music space, plus some new places to burn off the calories you’re sure to ingest are on the agenda for Hoboken’s upcoming months, the latest of which just broke ground last week.

Ani Ramen House and Sun Noodle have come together to host a ramen eating contest in celebration of National Noodle Day. The event titled Slurp. Sip. Repeat. will pit participants against each other to see who can eat the most ramen in 15 minutes.

Everyone’s favorite French bakery, Choc•O•Pain Bakery and Café, has announced a fourth Hudson County location planned for the Heights section of Jersey City.

A Hoboken liquor license law that’s been on the books for over two decades might be getting some big changes, and the City Council wants to hear what the public thinks about the issue.

Updates on food & drink happening around Jersey City. Hard Grove announces new location, Pho 888 opens on the West Side, Tidal Poke Co. and Lizzmonade now open in Harborside.

Union Republic will be closing for good this Saturday. The restaurant announced the closure via a Facebook post.

According to a press release from the Central Avenue SID, Dulce de Leche Bakery will officially open their doors tomorrow at 7am. The Argentine-inspired bakery will serve breakfast and lunch in addition to having a full fresh juice and smoothie bar.

This Thursday (9/8/16), Michael Amodeo & Co will hold an auction at the well-known Teak on the Hudson restaurant and nightclub in Hoboken. According to its website, Teak is NJ’s #1 Restaurant & Nightclub.