Food & Drink

Next Saturday, October 15th will be the first ever Harborside Craft Brew Fest. Take in the magnificent New York City skyline in all its glory while enjoying over 150 styles of craft beer, delicious food, and great music. Prices increase next week so get your tickets now.

Starting on Sunday, the Taco Truck’s brick and mortar location in Hoboken will close for renovations. It will reopen next Friday, October 14th, with with a new and improved look.

With more Downtown JC residents moving to Bergen-Lafayette, the need has increased for local spots to eat. Here are our top three picks that provide yummy bites without having to leave the neighborhood.

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would repeal Hoboken’s “500-foot rule” and while the majority went on record saying they didn’t want the regulation repealed, many seemed open to at least some changes in the law.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.