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Filipino Restaurant Island Central Opens in Jersey City Heights

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

The main drag of Jersey City’s northernmost neighborhood recently celebrated the grand opening of a new eatery inspired by the Philippines, as Island Central is open for business. Situated at 329 Central Avenue, the restaurant recently welcomed Mayor Steve Fulop and other dignitaries for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ownership group behind Island Central includes Sheryll Petilos, who also owns Filipino Grocery at 530 Newark Avenue and Friend’s Corner Tea & Snack Bar in Highland, New York.
505 Summit, a 54-Story Tower, Tops Out in Jersey City

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

The latest high-rise in Jersey City’s rapidly growing Journal Square neighborhood has officially reached its apex, been given an official name, and a timeline as to when construction is slated to wrap up. Panepinto Properties officially announced that its latest development has officially peaked at 577 feet and 54 stories. The project will be called 505 Summit, and it was approved in early 2022 before breaking ground in September 2023.
Newark Approves 1,000-Unit Mulberry Pointe Development

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

The ever-changing skyline of Downtown Newark should be getting another pair of glass-heavy towers, as an ambitious project just a few blocks from the Prudential Center has been green-lit. During their May 20 meeting, Newark’s Central Planning Board approved an application for a project known as Mulberry Pointe.
NYC's Mariscos El Submarino Opens in Jersey City

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A low-key coastal Mexican restaurant that has garnered a high profile has officially launched its first Garden State location. Mariscos El Submarino is now open in Downtown Jersey City. Situated at 103 Christopher Columbus Drive, Mariscos El Submarino’s Jersey City outpost is their third location. The brand initially launched in 2020 in the Queens neighborhood of Jackson Heights before expanding to Greenpoint in Brooklyn last year.
Loew’s Theater Marquee Removal Sparks Questions Amid Restoration Progress in Jersey City

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

A Jersey City preservation group has stirred up a frenzy of criticism over the handling of the city’s ongoing restoration of the Loew’s Theater. Chris Perez, executive director of the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, posted pictures of the historic theater’s iconic marquee being “jaggedly torn down,” arguing that it should have been preserved. “We understand that a replica of the original marquee design will be put in its place,” Perez wrote in a social media post.
Built in 1896, 'Queen of Harrison' Landmark Home Hits NJ Market, but Will it Be Preserved?

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

Linda DaRocha, who has spent much of her life in Harrison, was ready to move to the surrounding suburbs to raise her family. But when the historic home at 300 Davis Avenue went on the market, she and her husband, Tom, decided to spend another thirty years in town. “We fell in love with it,” she said. “We drove by and they had a ‘For Sale’ sign on the house,” she said. “I told him, if we can get this house, I’ll stay here.”That was back in 1989.
Wayne's Hidden Gem, Laurelwood Arboretum is Now in Peak Bloom

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

The day was forecast for rain, but I was determined to visit the Laurelwood Arboretum when the rhododendrons were in peak bloom. I feared that Scott Broadfoot, who curates the garden, might begrudge me for a tour on such a gloomy day. But that was furthest from the truth. It turns out that Broadfoot’s first visit to the arboretum was in similar weather, and he fell in love with the park nevertheless.
Vietnamese-Fusion Restaurant Kat Khao Soft Opens This Weekend in Jersey City

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A restaurant space just steps from Jersey City’s Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza is set to turn the lights on once again as the fusion-minded Kat Khao will be hosting a tasting event in the coming days in preparation for their full launch. The eatery, which promises a blend of Vietnamese and Japanese cuisines, will be ramping up on Friday at 527 Jersey Avenue. The storefront was previously occupied by local favorite Pasta dal Cuore, which closed in early 2024.
Rumson Estate Blending Classic Style With Modern Luxury Lists for $6.4 Million

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Giselle DaMier

This Rumson, New Jersey estate exudes effortless elegance. The home includes 8,879 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and six full bathrooms. Reimagined by the New York-based firm, Chango & Co, this architectural residence epitomizes modern living. The design of the home reflects the timeless charm of the tree-lined neighborhood. The home blends traditional symmetry with contemporary finishes. It appears classic and tasteful both inside and out.
The Beacon Subdivision Plan Moves Forward, an 18-Story Tower Could Come to the Site

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

A plan is moving forward that would bring an 18-story building on a portion of the property home to the historically preserved Art Deco building known as The Beacon in Jersey City. A new mixed-use high-rise is being proposed for Block 13601 – Lot 1 in Jersey City’s McGinley Square neighborhood, just south of Montgomery Street and west of Cornelison Avenue. The development would rise 18 stories and feature 98 residential units along with 7,184 square feet of medical office space.