Retail Roundup, Hoboken: Antique Bakery Opens, TapHaus to Open Saturday, Blimpie Update, More
Somewhere, Frank Sinatra is smiling. And in his original hometown, residents can re-discover one of his favorite spots. Jersey City's TapHaus expands to Hoboken, the original Blimpie will be moving (not closing), and more.
Barnes & Noble Coming to Downtown Newark
Downtown Newark will have its first bookstore in decades with the arrival of a Barnes & Noble College store, expected to open in February 2017 serving the Rutgers University-Newark campus and downtown residents.
Whole Foods Newark Location Set To Open This Winter
Whole Foods Market is getting close to opening a brand new location in Newark. In addition to 110 new jobs, Whole Foods is offering a number of grants and microcredit lending opportunities to the local community.
“World’s First Blimpie” in Hoboken May Close
A national restaurant franchise that began in Hudson County may close its original location. Blimpie’s location near City Hall has been listed for lease by Ripco Real Estate.
Retail Roundup, JC: Zinburger, Cava Grill, Havanita, Puzzle Out Room, CRAG
As Jersey City’s popularity continues to grow, more and more businesses are setting their sights on the city. High-end burger chain Zinburger is opening in Newport Mall, Cava Grill which LA Magazine dubbed "the fast-casual restaurant of the future" announced a new location, and more.
Retail Roundup, Newark: Halal Guys, Black Swan Espresso, Toskana, More
While Newark has always been known for having great restaurants in its Ironbound district, the culinary bug seems to be spreading to the neighboring Downtown area, which is a healthy sign for the city’s continued revitalization.
City Council Vote Could Result in a New Restaurant Row in Jersey City
This week, City Council will vote on an ordinance that would facilitate the development of a brand new restaurant row on Jersey City’s West Side Avenue.
Retail Roundup, Hoboken: Food, Flowers, Plus Some Exercise
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.
Jersey City Paves the Way for a Restaurant Row in Bergen-Lafayette
A restaurant overlay zone has been proposed for Bergen-Lafayette that hopes to spur retail development along one of the areas most neglected corridors.
Retail Roundup, Hoboken: Hawaiian, Crepes and a Tavern Returns
Hoboken’s storefronts don’t seem to stay vacate for long these days and some of them will soon be filled with a wide variety of new establishments, along with the return of an old favorite.