Treat yourself to a decadent cup of hot chocolate at Milk and Cream Jersey City or try the new pepperoni pizza at Razza — here’s our roundup of what to do, see, and eat on this chilly January weekend.
Where to eat this weekend
What: Hot Chocolate Season at Milk & Cream Bar
Where: 275 Newark Avenue
Just in time for the chilly weekend, Milk & Cream Cereal Bar has debuted its new hot chocolate. The drink — made with cereal milk and Ghirardelli chocolate — is topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and fluffy Jet-Puffed Marshmallows.
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What: Freetown Road New Menu Launch
Where: 640 Newark Avenue
Caribbean-inspired Freetown Road Project recently introduced its new menu with more vegetarian/vegan friendly dishes like a veggie curry and troba (a mix of eggplant, okra, spinach, and tomato oil).
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What: Emma’s New Menu Launch
Where: 4 PATH Plaza
Sister restaurant to Latham House, Emma’s JSQ launched a new menu earlier this month. Favorite dishes include Emma’s Naughty Nachos and Slow Smoked BBQ St. Louis Spare Ribs.
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What: New Pie at Razza
Where: 275 Grove Street
Razza and New York’s Salumeria Biellese are teaming up for a brand new Salame Piccante Pie made with Salumeria Biellese’s pepperoni. The pie is also topped with fermented chilies and honey.
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Friday Events
What: Drive-In Movie Night Series
When: Friday, January 22 from 5pm
Where: 107 Morgan Street
The Exchange Place Alliance is teaming up with Mack-Cali and JC Families to host a second Drive-In Movie Night at 107 Morgan. Friday’s movies include Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (starts at 6pm) and The Polar Express (starts at 7pm). The event is free (donations are welcome) and open to the public (vehicles required). Spots are on a first come basis.
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What: Corgi Spirits Comedy Club
When: Friday, January 22 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Corgi Spirits is hosting its Comedy Club indoors tonight. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, tickets are limited to just 25 guests. Doors open at 7:30 and the show will start promptly at 8:00. Admission is $20/pp.
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Saturday Events
What: Van Vorst Winter Farmers Market
When: Saturday, January 23 from 10am to 1pm
Where: Van Vorst Park
The Van Vorst Farmers Market is back for the winter season. Every Saturday from 10am till 1pm you can shop produce, soups, bacon, sausage, and more.
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What: Chilltown Comedy Show at 902 Brewing
When: Saturday, January 23 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 101 Pacific Avenue
The Chilltown Comedy Show is back at 902 Brewing. Head to the brewery for a night of laughs and local brews. Admission is free with a two drinks minimum.
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Sunday Events
What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, January 24 at 6pm + 8pm
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its heated patio. The first showing is at 6pm followed by a second showing at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.
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