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A round up of food and drink happenings in Jersey City. La Mexicana opens on 440, Pet Shop adds a wine bar, and The Hutton opens in The Heights.

Over Columbus Day weekend, curious Jersey City citizens gathered at the newly opened First Street Park for a tour of the Italian Village, the neighborhood spanning the lower Western side of Downtown.

Located just off Grove Street, 56 Wayne offers brand new, well-restored townhome residences. The recently completed project offers spacious layouts, top of the line finishes, and historic details.

Fields Construction Company announced yesterday that construction has begun on Phase II of their 207 Van Vorst Street project in Jersey City.

This past Friday, The Shuster Group along with the Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association held a booming block party for the Powerhouse neighborhood. During the event, Mayor Fulop launched GM's 'Maven' electric car sharing program.

A new concept rendering has been revealed for the former Powerhouse Lounge space on Marin Blvd. According to the rendering, the new establishment will be called "Hudson Hall" and will be a “neighborhood smoke house & beer place”. Let's take a look at the rendering.

Two events are planned this weekend that will celebrate downtown Jersey City’s Italian heritage. The Village neighborhood in Downtown Jersey City was previously called “Italian Village” after its large Italian population. This weekend, residents can explore that history with an Italian themed parade and historic walking tour of the neighborhood.

If you've ever dreamed of having a rope swing hanging from the rafters in your living room, then you are in luck. This storied penthouse in downtown Jersey City not only boasts a swing, but also a sound-proof music studio that once hosted the likes of Queen Latifah, the Pet Shop Boys, Bruce Springsteen and New Order.

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.

The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association has officially begun selling tickets to Jersey City's 1st ever House Tour. We've got a sneak peak at a few of the homes on the tour.