Kick off your weekend by sampling over 100 different types of whiskeys at Harborside’s annual Whiskey Fest. Plus, find out the best local spots for Super Bowl Sunday, bring your pet to Yappy Hour at Corgi Spirits, and indulge in one last meal at Zeppelin Hall’s Bacon Festival.
What: Hudson Restaurant Week
When: through February 2
Where: participating restaurants
Hudson Restaurant Week comes to an end tonight, which means it’s your last chance to enjoy a discounted meal from a variety of restaurants throughout Jersey City. Restaurants include Piggyback Bar, Paste e Vino, Latham House, Halifax Hoboken, Hard Grove, Pasta dal Cuore, and more.
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What: Whiskey Fest
When: Friday, February 2 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
Sample whiskeys from around the world at the Harborside’s annual Whiskey Fest. The event will include over 100 styles of single malt and blended whiskeys from around the world plus other high-end rums, cognac, and spirits.
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What: Yappy Hour Sunday at Corgi Spirits
When: Sunday, February 4 from 1pm to 7pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Corgi Spirits is going to the dogs. The distillery is hosting its first “Yappy Hour Sunday” allowing patrons to bring in their four-legged friends. (Note: They must be leashed and, er, conduct their business outside). Corgi Spirits also recently debuted their new cocktail menu and will offer spicy Super Bowl Sunday concoctions. Update: Due to a last-minute health department notice, dogs will not be allowed inside Corgi Spirits this Sunday. You can read the distillery’s update here.
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What: LITM Football-Free Sunday
When: Sunday, February 4 from 6pm to 11:30pm
Where: 140 Newark Avenue
Trying to get away from football madness? LITM is hosting a Football-Free Party complete with beer and shot specials, but no football. Except for maybe the half-time show.
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What: Bacon Fest at Zeppelin Hall
When: ends Sunday, February 4
Where: Zeppelin Hall at 88 Liberty View Drive
All good things must come to an end and this Sunday is the last night of Bacon Fest at Zeppelin Hall. So make sure to grab your last bacon arepa, bacon pad thai, or bacon bolognese before the festival comes to a close.
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What: Super Bowl Sunday
Where to View: It’s Super Bowl Sunday and practically every bar will be showing the big game. Some options include:
- Frankies
- Hudson Hall
- Komegashi
- Piggyback Bar Super Bowl Party (use code “jc_upfront” to save $5 on admission)
- White Star Bar
- Zeppelin Hall
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(Photo: Whiskey Fest)
