Back in July, Paulus Hook restaurant Bistro La Source announced it would be moving to a new locale on Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. A few months later, a new restaurant made its debut in the 85 Morris Street space. Meet Perquin: a new Latin American restaurant with Honduran and Ecuadorian roots that opened in Jersey City earlier this month. Read on for everything we know about the newest addition to the Jersey City restaurant scene, Perquin.
The Road to Opening + About Perquin
The 85 Morris Street storefront in downtown Jersey City is now home to a new Latin American restaurant. The Hoboken Girl received a tip from a reader back in early October, saying signage had gone up for a new spot in the former Bistro La Source space — which has since relocated to 299 Marin Boulevard.
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A member of the HG team stopped by the forthcoming restaurant on Wednesday, October 9th — and owner Bryan Giron revealed to us that Perquin looked to open within the next 30 days. He said that the restaurant planned to open on the weekend of November 8th, give or take.
Perquin officially made its debut in Chilltown on the second weekend of November.
The Latin American restaurant serves up Central and South American eats. Some of the dishes customers will find on the menu include Honduran street food; Ceviche Jipijapa (peanut, avocado, radish, cucumber + cancha); Pato Enchilado (duck confit, chipotle, + roasted corn); and Salchipapa (chorizo, Waygu hot dogs, nduja, aji Verde, + French fries), among other options. For a sweet treat, the restaurant also serves hibiscus ice pops and tahini chocolate chip cookies.
Perquin also serves a variety of cocktails, as well as margaritas, mojitos, daiquiris, red + white sangria, wine, and coquito.
Bryan is Honduran and Perquin’s kitchen manager is Honduran and Ecuadorian, so the menu items are influenced by the two cultures and also include other Latin American options.
The team first announced the new restaurant in early October. Perquin provided a few updates on the space ahead of the opening on its Instagram, @perquinjc.
“Secret is out @perquinjc coming to Downtown JC – hope you guys are hungry!! Follow along to join us our journey to get this place open #MajeQueRico”
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See below for a few other posts, including a reel of the team revealing one of the menu items — Salchipapa.
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Perquin is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5PM-10PM. The restaurant is walk-in only, and does not take reservations.
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There’s a New Creative Studio in Jersey City: Meet The Creator’s Loft
This article is sponsored by The Creator’s Loft.
Consuming online content is easy — but creating online content is a whole different beast. That’s where The Creator’s Loft comes in. Located at 15 Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City, this new creator studio is equipped with fully-styled sets for influencers, photographers, brands, and any other creatives to rent. With a carefully crafted vintage look, these sets are a great backdrop for your next shoot or event and save you the hassle of setting it up. Keep reading to find out more about The Creator’s Loft, a new creator studio in Jersey City.
Services
Founded by local resident Dileiny Baron — a seasoned content creator and entrepreneur — The Creators Loft is thoughtfully designed to take content creation to the next level.
Local creatives are encouraged to use the space for a variety of needs, including:
- Creative Studio Rentals: fully styled sets available for rent by the hour or through memberships for content creation, photo shoots, and brand campaigns
- Event Space: this versatile and intimate space can be rented out for small gatherings, brand launches, workshops, and celebrations
- Styled Sets: thoughtfully designed backdrops that blend vintage charm with modern elegance, eliminating the need for extra set design
The Creator’s Loft has quickly become a go-to spot for creators and brands in the Hudson County area, but it isn’t stopping there. Dileiny has plans to expand her influence even further than the limits of Jersey City.
About the Space
The Creator’s Loft is housed in a 200-year-old building, imbued with history and embellished with modern touches that make it Insta-worthy. From 16-foot ceilings to the gorgeous and south-facing windows, the natural lighting washes over the space, guaranteed to elevate any shoot or event.
Inside, there are fully-styled sets for photoshoots and other content creation. Each set is fully equipped with props and anything else you might need to capture your content. The Loft even has flexible layouts, including several lifestyle stations, a full kitchen, and a faux bathroom, perfect for a wide range of scenes and projects. Creators can use the space for an hour, a whole day, or even pursue a membership for continual use.
The Creator’s Loft is located at 15 Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City.
You can stay up-to-date with the latest offers, studio tours, and featured projects by following @TheCreatorsLoftJC or visiting the site.
