Happy Sunday, Hoboken! It seems like winter has come back for one last goodbye before spring comes in just a couple of weeks — including a MAJ Nor’easter we are potentially expecting Tuesday. #ugh. We’ve got all the news ready for you in one place while you cuddle up with your coffee on this Sunday morning in our latest edition of Word on the {Washington} Street: your one-stop-show for everything news in Hoboken and Jersey City.
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Porter Collins is Opening March 18th in Uptown Hoboken
Chef Pino has done it again! We got to preview the new Porter Collins restaurant last night, and you are definitely in for a treat. Located at 1426 Willow Avenue, this new spot will feature a modern-American menu with a raw bar and wood-burning oven. They’ll also be featuring artisan cocktails with the overall spot having a mid-20th Century vibe. We’ll be sharing more soon, so stay tuned — it’s open to the public March 18th!
Hoboken Restaurants Nominated for Garden State Culinary Awards
This year, Hoboken residents will be able to cheer on some of their hometown favorites in the 2017 Garden State Culinary Awards. Cucharamama has been nominated in the Best Restaurant category {sooo well deserved!}. Fiore’s deli was nominated in the Garden State Culinary Legend category. And, owner Joseph San Phillip and manager Anthony Ruiz of the The Stewed Cow are nominated in the Outstanding Spirits Professional category.
Jersey City Whiskey Fest Coming to Hudson County
On March 24th New Jersey residents will have the chance to sample hundreds of whiskeys and spirits from around the world at Jersey City Whiskey Fest. For $60, attendees will get the chance to taste from a selection of single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled whiskies, all assembled in on Grand Atrium. High-end rum, cognac, and other spirits will be available as well. The festival will also feature a variety of food vendors and live music. Click here to purchase your tickets. *Use code HobokenGirl for $15 off your ticket!*
Grand Opening of Modera Lofts Art Gallery
Modera Lots in Jersey City celebrated the grand opening of Novado Gallery recently. According to Jersey Digs, the 3,000 square foot gallery will rotate exhibits and share space with a ceramics and design sections “where national and artisans will display live edge and industrial furniture.” Modera Lofts is in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Art’s District, making it the ideal location to house an art gallery.
Hoboken Receives AA+ Credit Rating
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings recently reaffirmed Hoboken’s AA+ bond credit rating, the second highest rating it issues. S&P noted Hoboken’s “very strong economy,” “strong budgetary performance,” “very strong budgetary flexibility,” “conservative approach to financial management” and “prudent financial management practices” which “continue to result in increased reserves each year.” In a statement Mayor Zimmer called the rise in credit rating during her term one of her “proudest accomplishments.” The improved rating creates a tangible savings for taxpayers with the City issuing $11.3 million in bonds.
Online Survey for North End Plan
New Water Main Installed Replaces Old Washington Street System
New Bill Would Allow for Legal Bar Crawl Control
Hoboken Arts & Music Festival to Take Place Uptown
