Crafting Event at Feena Boutique This Friday, July 18, 2014

Feena Boutique at 279 Grove Street will be hosting a special crafting class this Friday, July 18th at 5 pm.

The class, led by Lindsey Crafter, will teach you how to create your own tassel and turn it into a finished necklace.

The cost is $20 (includes materials) and you can RSVP online: www.lindseycrafter.com or on Facebook.

Pacific Flea Returns for the Season on Saturday, May 10, 2014

Pacific Flea and Antique Market returns with their Spring re-opening event this Saturday, May 10th from 11 am to 6 pm with live music, food and vendors!

Located at 149 Pacific Avenue, Pacific Flea is a multi-dealer outdoor market where you can find antiques, vintage and unique items, including art, furniture, home decor, toys, clothes and more!

Pacific Flea takes place on Saturdays between 11 am and 6 pm and is accessible via the Light Rail (walking distance from the Liberty Park station).

The Thirsty Quaker to Open on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

The eagerly anticipated home brew store The Thirsty Quaker recently announced they will be opening the doors to their new location at 492 Monmouth Street in Hamilton Park this Tuesday, February 25th.

As recently mentioned, The Thirsty Quaker had launched a successful indiegogo campaign last summer in support of their new store which will offer homebrew supplies, a huge selection of craft beer, wine, spirits and community events such as homebrew classes.

CoolVines Now Open, Grand Opening Party Next Weekend (March 1-2, 2014)

CoolVines, a wine merchant with locations in Westfield and Princeton has opened a new location in Jersey City at 255 Grove Street (corner of Grove and York).

Next weekend (March 1st-2nd) CoolVines is throwing a party from 12 pm to close to celebrate their grand opening with wine & beer tastings, Portuguese finger food, live music and a vintage bike raffle.

Stop in and check out their hand-picked wine selection!

Word Bookstore's Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 28, 2014

All are invited to the grand opening ceremony of Word Bookstore at 123 Newark Avenue on Friday, February 28th at 10:30 am.

There will be a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Fulop as well as free coffee served during the ceremony.

Stop in and pick up a good read while you're there!

Word Jersey City is Now Open and Bringing BJ Novak to Jersey City on February 6, 2014

If you walked by the Grove Street PATH recently you may have noticed that Word Jersey City is now open, a much anticipated addition to the area that doubles the number of book stores on Newark Ave (Tachair is only a short walk up the block at 260 Newark Ave).

Word has several exciting upcoming in-store events planned, including an evening with BJ Novak on February 6th to present his new book One More Thing.

The cafe is also set to open this Saturday, January 4th.

Groupon for BJ's Wholesale Club (New Members)

Groupon is offering a nationwide deal on new memberships to BJ's Wholesale Club: $35 for a one-year membership and a $25 gift card. According to Groupon, a one-year membership to BJ's will normally cost $50.

There is a BJ's Wholesale Club on Marin Blvd in downtown Jersey City (in the same plaza as ShopRite and Bed, Bath & Beyond).

Word Bookstore Soft Launch Tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, 2013

The Jersey Journal has reported that the Word Bookstore at 123 Newark Avenue, steps from the Grove Street PATH station, is only days away from opening officially.

The independent bookstore from Greenpoint Brooklyn has been eagerly anticipated in Jersey City since it was first announced in February.

The bookstore will have a "soft" opening tomorrow, Saturday, December 14th at 9 am (cafe to come later).

New Store Pig & Pepper Opens on Newark Ave Today, Friday, November 8, 2013

Pig & Pepper, a new store at 277 Newark Avenue, is opening their doors for the first time today, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Pig & Pepper carries products "that encourage childlike curiosity and inspiration in everyone," including toys, home goods, clothing and jewelry.

New Vintage Multi-Dealer Flea Market at 149 Pacific Avenue on Saturdays

Pacific Flea: Saturdays at 149 Pacific Avenue

Looking to break the Ikea-habit with some unique, one-of-a-kind items to make your home truly special?

There's a new flea market in Jersey City that specializes in vintage Americana called Pacific Flea located at 149 Pacific Avenue and takes place on Saturday afternoons from 9 am to 5 pm.

The multi-dealer market features a wide-range of antiques and vintage items, including art, furniture, machines, toys, clothes and more!

Check out their website for more information: www.pacificflea.com

New Homebrew, Craft Beer Shop Getting Ready to Open in Hamilton Park: The Thirsty Quaker

The Thirsty Quaker, a new shop to open at 492 Monmouth Street in Hamilton Park, will be selling homebrew supplies, craft beer, wine and spirits, as well as community events such as classes, tastings, barbecues and contests.

For more information and to contribute, visit their IndieGoGo campaign at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-thirsty-quaker-homebrew-supplies-craft-beer

Bookstore Word Jersey City Targeting September 2013 Opening

Word at 123 Newark Avenue

The Jersey Journal is reporting Word Jersey City is aiming to open September 2013.  The new bookstore will be located at 123 Newark Avenue.

In case you missed it, also check out the photos of the packed evening with Chuck Klosterman presented by Word on July 9th at Barcade.

Dall' Italia Closing Location at 510 Jersey Avenue at the End of July

Dall' Italia at 510 Jersey Avenue

Super cute home furnishings store Dall' Italia is closing their location at 510 Jersey Avenue on July 29th but with plans to return to Jersey City at a new location later this fall.

They are currently having a 20% off sale on all merchandise, so now is a great time to stop in and check out their Italian-inspired items -- many awesome finds!

Word Jersey City Bringing Chuck Klosterman to Barcade on Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Barcade at 163 Newark Avenue

Chuck Klosterman will be reading and signing his new book, I Wear the Black Hat, at Barcade in Jersey City on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 8 pm.

For details, check out Word Jersey City's Facebook page.

Word is getting ready to open their new Jersey City location down the street at 123 Newark Avenue.

Their new bookstore was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal along with Jersey City's other beloved bookstore Tachair, also on Newark Ave.

Another Man's Treasure Featured in Elle's Best Vintage Stores in America

Jersey City vintage store Another Man's Treasure was featured in Elle's list of America's Best Vintage Stores.

Another Man's Treasure, located at 353 Grove Street, has a unique collection of high end vintage treasures including designer and couture pieces, costumes, rare finds and more.

New Boutique Getting Ready to Open on Grove Street: Feena

Feena Boutique opening soon at 297 Grove Street

Right above the soon-to-open Portuguese restaurant BROA, another new establishment is getting ready to open: Feena Boutique, at 297 Grove Street.  Thanks to David for the tip!

Check their website for updates: www.feenaboutique.com

WSJ Piece About Jersey City Independent Bookstores Tachair and Word Brooklyn

Tachair at 260 Newark Avenue in Jersey City

Check out this Wall Street Journal video and article about the two independent bookstores on Newark Avenue in Jersey City, Tachair and the forthcoming Word Brooklyn:

Wall Street Journal: A New Jersey 'Destination for Books'

Tachair, at 260 Newark Avenue, sells both new and used books, hosts events, readings and classes.

Word Brooklyn of Greenpoint is getting ready to open 2,200 square-foot bookstore/cafe next door to Roman Nose.

The WSJ also reports that Chuck Klosterman is scheduled to read from his new book at Word's grand opening of their Jersey City location on July 9.

HGTV's Kitchen Cousins to Start Renovations at 8 Erie Street

8 Erie Street, formerly the Jersey City Police Department

HGTV's Kitchen Cousins, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri of Brunelleschi Construction, will be cutting the ribbon at 8 Erie Street on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10am.

The building, formerly the Jersey City Police Department, will be transformed into Tel.Co Lofts, a rental building with a "year-round gourmet marketplace" on the ground floor that will be called Erie Street Market.

For more information, check out this article on JCI: Kitchen Cousins Cut Ribbon at 8 Erie Street.

Word Brooklyn Books and Cafe Coming to Grove Street

WORD of Greenpoint, Brooklyn coming to Newark Ave

A new sign showing independent bookstore WORD Books & Cafe  from Greenpoint, Brooklyn is coming to Newark Avenue next to the Roman Nose restaurant.

Check out more info on their Tumblr page.

WorryWoo Monsters Loose on Grove Street

There were two WorryWoo Monsters spotted on Grove Street!  They were there for a book signing at the specialty gift and home furnishing store, mxyplyzyk.