Join the MJCH and dine and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Jersey City, its rich, diverse history and the community that brings life.

Great food, lively company, and Art Deco elegance await

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Mark Pica is no stranger to Hudson County, Mark hails from Jersey City, and ran a successful automotive business; Pica’s Automotive for years in Jersey City Heights, Mark is also no stranger to the restaurant business having run a successful restaurant in Newport, Jersey City

From time to time Mark will open our eyes and our palettes to some new and old-time favorite restaurants in and out of Hudson County.

For Picas Pics’ first column in the River View Observer, Mark has ventured outside Hudson County and chose Rum Runners in Seabright New Jersey.

PICAS PICS -RUM RUNNERS

“Picas Pics”

Pregaming for this summer’s festivities I decided to venture off to Monmouth County for an early dinner on a Beautiful Sunday afternoon. As most of you know, there are plenty of Amazing Restaurants there, but today, with summer coming, I had to be on the water.

Iâ€ve heard many good things about The Rum Runner Restaurant in Sea Bright NJ since they did its makeover in I believe 2016, and decided to give it a shot today.

The second you walk through their glass doors into the vestibule you know itâ€s gonna be nice. Up a small flight of steps, through another set of glass doors, and then WOW. Spectacular Views of the Shrewsbury River, through the large windows that go along the entire length of the dining room floor. A perfect amount of decorative wood trim, elegant lighting throughout, their chic tables, and very comfortable cushioned chairs all together equaled a Major Wow! Folks, there isnâ€t a bad seat in the house. No matter where you sit in this restaurant, you have a Breathtaking View.

Itâ€s always pretty cool when youâ€re digging how astonishing a restaurant’s decor can be, but what about the food? Well, here we go baby, right to my main. I went with their Pistachio “Dijon Crusted” Baby Lamb Chops, they were so tender and tasty, it could be the best I ever had. The Pistachio and Dijon Combo gave it a taste like never before. They were served over a Hearty Butternut Squash Risotto, tiny chunks of carrots in a black plum reduction, slightly trimmed with raspberry syrup, and guess what folks, OOOFFFHHHAAAAA Baby, Absolutely Fabulous!!!

We started off with their Delicious Honey Drizzle, Crushed Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Fritters that were “Off the Charts”!!

Being a finer restaurant, after dinner they bring over a dessert tray with several astounding choices. We chose their Lightly Crunched Caramel Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream, topped with Caramel Glaze that all resulted in a pure Caramel Bliss.

“Picas Pics” Gives this Outstanding Elegant Restaurant, The Rum Runner, Sea Bright N.J. the Max, 5 Thumbs Up! A Must Try!

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On hand for the ribbon cutting was El Aquila owners Isreal and his wife Irma, their family and friends also attending, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and Bayonne Council members; Sharon Ashe Nadrowski, Juan Perez, and Gary LaPelusa. Bayonne Chamber President Tom Coughlin, Annette Rubin and Jack Kennedy.

Bayonne boxing legend Chuck Wepner and wife Linda also attended the Grand Opening.

El Aquila Dorada was packed with friends and customers.

See our photo’s here

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February 21, 2018, Jersey City, NJ / Area business people and residents are invited to participate in Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundationâ€s popular Subscription Dining Series. Now In its eighth year, the Series provides subscribers with the opportunity to enjoy superior luncheon dining experiences on Friday afternoons from February 23 through April 20. Proceeds from the Series furnish deserving HCCC students with much-needed financial assistance.

The Subscription Dining Series was established in 2010 after several business people in the community expressed an interest for more dining options from the Collegeâ€s nationally acclaimed HCCC Culinary Arts Institute (CAI). The Series provides groups of four diners to savor delectable, four-course meals that are planned and prepared by the Executive Chef and professional chef-instructors of the Collegeâ€s renowned Culinary Arts Institute. The Series menus include soup, appetizer, entrée, and dessert courses accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages (beer and wine by the glass or bottle are available at an additional cost; cash and credit cards are accepted). All luncheons are served by professionally trained CAI students in the elegantly appointed Banquet Room of the HCCC CAI at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station, and directly across the street from a public parking structure. The value-conscious cost of the entire eight luncheons for four is just $995, or about $31 per person.

Service for the HCCC Foundation Subscription Dining Series are February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, April 6, April 13, and April 20. Service hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Hudson County Community College Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) corporation providing tax-exempt status to contributors. Founded in 1997, the HCCC Foundation is dedicated to generating financial support for the College and its students by developing needs-based and merit scholarships. The HCCC Foundation also provides seed money for innovative faculty programs and contributes to the Collegeâ€s physical expansion.

For complete details on the Subscription Dining Series and to secure a subscription, call 201-360-4006 or email nchiaravalloti@hccc.edu .

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Restaurant Listing

Amanda’s	Hoboken	n/a	$40 M T W Th F Su(1/28)
Amelia’s Bistro	Jersey City	$17 M T W Th F	$30 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Anthony David’s	Hoboken	n/a	$38 M T W Th Su(1/28)
Atlas Public House	Jersey City	n/a	$30 M T W Th F
Bin 14	Hoboken	$15 M T W Th F	$30 M T W Th Su(1/28)
Birch Hoboken	Hoboken	n/a	$25 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Bistro La Source	Jersey City	$18 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)	$30 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Brass Rail	Hoboken	$20 M T W Th F	$29 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Cadillac Cantina	Hoboken	$12 T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)	$25 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Chart House	Weehawken	n/a	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
City Perch Kitchen	Ft. Lee	n/a	$35 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Coco Havana	Hoboken	$13 M T W Th F	$40 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Cooper’s Block Pub	Kearny	$15 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)	$25 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Court Street	Hoboken	n/a	$35 M T W Th
The DaVinci Room	Bayonne	$13 M T W Th F	$25 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Del Frisco’s Grille	Hoboken	$20 M T W Th F	$40 M T W Th F
Dino & Harry’s	Hoboken	n/a	$40 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Edward’s Steakhouse	Jersey City
Fire & Oak	Jersey City	$20 M T W Th F	$40 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Greene Hooke	Jersey City	n/a	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Halifax	Hoboken	$18 M T W Th F	$35 M T W Th F
Hamilton Inn	Jersey City	$20 M T W Th F	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Hamilton Pork	Jersey City	$20 M T W Th F	$35 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Hard Grove	Jersey City	$15 Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)	$30 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Haven	Edgewater	n/a	$40 M T W Th F Su(1/28)
Hoboken Bar & Grill	Hoboken	$13 M T W Th F	$30 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Hoboken Turtle Club	Hoboken	n/a	$25 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Hudson Tavern	Hoboken	$19 F S(1/27)	$39 M T W Th F
Hudson Ultra Bar	Hoboken	n/a	$35 T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Kitchen Step	Jersey City	n/a	$38 M T W Th F
Laico’s	Jersey City	n/a	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Latham House	Jersey City	$20 T W TH F Sa(1/27)	$40 T W TH F Sa(1/27)
Leo’s Grandevous	Hoboken	n/a	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Liberty House Restaurant	Jersey City	$20 T W Th F	$40 T W Th
Liberty Prime Steakhouse	Jersey City	$20 M T W Th F	$40 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Light Horse Tavern	Jersey City	n/a	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Madison Bar & Grill	Hoboken	$18 M T W Th F	$38 M T W Th F
Molos	Weehawken	$20 M T W Th F	$38 M T W Th F
Pasta Dal Cuore	Jersey City	n/a	$35 T Th F Su(1/28)
Pasta e Vino	Jersey City	n/a	$35 T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Piggyback Bar	Jersey City	$18 M T W Th F	$38 M T W Th F Sa(1/27)
PJ Ryan’s Squared	Jersey City	$15 M T W Th F	$30 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse	Weehawken	$20 W Th F	$40 M T W Th F Su(1/28)
San Vito’s Restaurant	Bayonne	$20 M T W Th	$30 M T W Th
Satis Bistro	Jersey City	n/a	$35 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
South House	Jersey City	n/a	$40 M T W Th Su(1/28)
Stewed Cow	Hoboken	n/a	$20 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)
Talde	Jersey City	n/a	$30 M T W Th F
Union Hall	Hoboken	$15 M T W Th F	$29 M T W Th F
Villa Borghese III	Jersey City	$19 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)	$30 M T W Th F Sa(1/27) Su(1/28)

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See whoâ€s performing at these five   participating  restaurants and Bistro and Tavern  for Friday, October 27th, 2017

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