Learn the secrets of a cookie decorator (Friday)
Avoid frosting fails once and for all with Jersey City Sweets’ cookie decorating class at the Brunswick Center. The class — which includes a batch of cookies — will teach you all the basics of decorating and piping. (189 Brunswick Street)
The Cliff debuts new dinner menu (Friday)
Neighborhood cafe The Cliff is unveiling its new prix fixe dinner menu Friday night. Seatings are available for 6pm and 8pm by reservation only. The cost is $45/pp. Menu items include truffle risotto, Icelandic halibut, roasted pecans, and more. (38 Congress Street)
Tour downtown’s best eateries (Saturday)
Eat, drink, and discover some of downtown’s best eateries during Jersey Girls Food Tours taste of downtown food tour this Saturday. Even better, use coupon “JCUPFRONT” to take 15% off any tour.
Sample over 100 beers at Harborside Brew Fest (Saturday)
Stouts, lagers, ciders, you name it — the Harborside Brew Fest will have over 100 craft beers for you to taste and enjoy. Use coupon “JCUPFRONT” to save $15 on admission.
Get your sweet and savory blinis at Dolya Cafe
Looking for some unique treats? Dolya Cafe is officially opening its doors this weekend. The cafe will specialize in blinis, coffee, and loose leaf teas. (128 Newark Avenue)
Load up on carbs at Pasta e Vino (Saturday-Sunday)
Get as close to Italy as you can — sans the trip to Newark Airport. Pasta e Vino is starting brunch service this Saturday. Brunch will run from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. (136 Newark Avenue)
Enjoy a Mexican-inspired brunch at Gringo’s (Saturday-Sunday)
Forget about the afternoon siesta. Gringo’s is proving there’s never a bad time to enjoy a taco. The Coles Street restaurant will be dishing out brunch this weekend from 11am to 3pm. There will be new brunch items, cocktails, and brunch tacos. For a sneak peek, check out this carnitas fritatta. (12 Coles Street)
Celebrate 14 years of LITM (Saturday)
LITM is going retro this weekend. The Newark Avenue bar is celebrating 14 years of cocktails and food with a 70s themed party complete with dancing and a live DJ. Plus, there will be cake, champagne, food specials, and retro cocktails. The party starts at 5pm on Saturday. (140 Newark Avenue)
