Chris Fry

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

The largest redevelopment project in the history of Newark’s low-rise Ironbound neighborhood may have hit a snag in court, as a tenant-led group is claiming that the approval of the application violated state regulations. On June 5, a lawsuit was filed in Essex County Superior Court by Newark-based New Jersey Appleseed Public Interest Law Center, a non-profit public interest law center.

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A somewhat shocking culinary void in the Hoboken food scene is about to get filled as Wingstop’s signature wings are officially making their way to Washington Street. The Texas-based brand has already begun work at the storefront at 502 Washington Street, which had been home to a short-lived Kong Dog outpost. The company has also submitted an application to the city’s Historic Preservation Board for signage associated with their latest restaurant.

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A redevelopment effort that has transformed vacant land and an abandoned factory into a mixed-use complex with green space has changed hands as the project is slated to finish its latest phase later this year. Funds managed by affiliates of Strategic Value Partners LLC, One Investment Management, RXR, and Columbia Property Trust recently announced that they have acquired Hudson House, an 829-unit mixed-use project at the northern end of Downtown Jersey City.

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A new farm-to-table restaurant sporting a rotating menu is launching inside a historic garage as Maxwell Alley will be opening their doors for dinner service in Jersey City on June 3rd. Jersey Digs reported last December on the impending arrival of the restaurant, which is taking over space formerly occupied by Gringo’s at 12 Coles Street. Maxwell Alley comes courtesy of Mark Censits, who founded local wine favorite CoolVines.

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A Middle Eastern chain that began their footprint in the Garden State two years ago has their eyes set on the Mile Square City as Naya is plotting their first Hoboken location on the city’s main drag. During their June 2 meeting, Hoboken Historic Preservation Board is slated to hear an application for the storefront at 216 Washington Street. The space had previously been home to thrift favorite Cheap Maggie’s, which closed earlier this year after quite a long run.