Third and Vine, a wine and cheese bar at 353 Third Street in downtown Jersey City, posted on Instagram this week that their last day of operation will be Sunday, November 10.
The eatery, which opened in 2013, was known for its unique small and large plates and its cocktails. It served a menu of beers, wines, and dishes including Shrimp a la Plancha (in a honey bourbon vinaigrette), seared duck breast, sea scallops, cheese plates, the Wagyu truffle burger, a bison hanger steak, and deviled eggs.
The restaurant attracted a loyal following, with customers posting anguished notes on Instagram upon learning of their closing. “Noooo,” wrote one fan. “I love wine and cheese, you guys rocked! Sad to hear this.”
“You guys are amazing, from the warm hospitality to the amazing food and beautiful cocktails,” wrote another.
The closing note stated, “We thank all of the customers and especially our staff who have been with us through this journey. Please do join us and the staff till this Sunday during normal service hours for your favorite wine cheese and eats.”
The restaurant, founded by a wine expert and a cheese expert, underwent a change of ownership in January of 2018.
Managers did not return a message seeking more information about the future of the restaurant and the space.
Despite the eatery’s loyal following, a reviewer for New Jersey Monthly was wildly unimpressed during a recent visit. In a review published just three weeks ago, she used choice words like “flaccid,” “overcooked” and “underinformed” to describe the food and service.
The reviewer quoted the manager as explaining that the kitchen was overwhelmed, which she found “Odd, considering we were one of just two parties dining.”
