Winter Wonderland Commute

Carrino Provisions

Over the weekend I decided to try the new Italian restaurant in town, Carrino Provisions. It is an awesome place that is a similar concept to Eataly but on a smaller scale and right in Jersey City, which I'm super excited about. They have very good meats, cheeses, cold cuts, pastas, etc.. that you can buy to take home. I bought some mortadella and really delcious baguette. For lunch I had the chicken cutlet panini, butternut squash soup, and the arugula salad. All three dishes were fantastic with excellent service. The bar is also pretty long so it's a good place for drinks. Downstairs they have extra space with huge tables for events. I definitely will be going back to shop, drink, and eat! It's so exciting to have all these great restaurants opening in JC!

Broa

Broa is a new Portuguese restaurant that opened in Jersey City not too long ago. I was really excited when it opened and went right away and have already gone back since. The restaurant is super cute and very welcoming. From the plates to the napkin holder, everything is from Portugal. The restaurant has the perfect amount of seating to have a personable experience. There is enough space for a larger party at the table in the middle.Chef Michael is also super friendly and will explain everything on the menu. Speaking of the menu- it's very authentic and is never fixed. There are always new things on the menu that you can't find anywhere else. For example, I've had percebes (gooseneck barnacles) a very popular dish in Portugal and northern Spain, chorizo baked in bread, chickpea salad with sardines, and fried fish just to name a few! You can see the chefs cooking right there. The place is also BYOB and you can run a block away to Cool Vines to pick up some wine. The bathroom is also very cool. Check it out. I highly recommend going here if you want authentic food with a cozy atmosphere.