**We’re 14 days away from the official opening of the Westfield Mall at the WTC Oculus and Cnet has confirmed that Apple is officially opening a flagship store inside the new mall. To date, Apple and Bose will be the only two tech/gadget stores at Westfield. —Cnet
**Golden Grille (on Newark Avenue and Monmouth) has permanently closed. A sign outside the restaurant advertises a flash/clearance sale. —Wired JC
**Luxury rental Charles & Co. will host a special fundraiser for Art House Productions, a non-profit organization for the advancement of the arts community in Jersey City. “Cocktails Under the Stars” will take place this Thursday, August 6 from 6pm to 9pm. Special guest speaker will include Michael Billy (Community Organizer and Co Chair of Jersey City LGBT Pride). There will also be an open bar, live jazz, and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets cost $50 per person. —Art House
**After what appears to have been a successful 3-day soft launch, Pet Shop Bar will reopen permanently on Thursday. —Pet Shop Bar
**For everyone who takes the MTA in New York, — although it’s not 100% official — there’s a chance we could see fare hikes next year. —Curbed
**Attention, bread lovers. Eataly’s new WTC location will have a massive bread shop showcasing the breads of countries with an Eataly storefront, such as Turkey, Brazil, South Korea, and Japan. “We want to use bread as an excuse to talk about other people’s cultures,” says CEO Nicola Farinetti. —Eater
(Image: Westfield WTC)
