LITM  

40 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 536-5557

                             

New spot for the after-work rotation!

I walked past this place and saw the "$4 mini martini's 5-8PM" and I had to stop. LITM or Love is the Message is a laid back bar/ gallery /lounge in downtown Jersey City, a few steps away from the PATH station at Grove Street.

What I love about going out in Jersey City, is how everything has a cool, trendy vibe, but it’s not crowded like a lot of NYC bars. LITM was no different. A casual, but intimate setting. This has quickly become one of my favorite bars in Jersey City. 

As I mentioned earlier, happy hour provides $4 mini martinis (which aren't very mini) with several options to choose from. All the different flavors I had were pretty potent. Two will definitely put you in good mood. 

                    

The food here is consistently good! We ordered the spinach artichoke dip and this was not the traditional dip we were expecting with chunks of artichoke, and cheese. Check the menu for daily food specials!

            

The artwork on the walls is constantly changing. It's pretty dope and gives you the feeling like you're hanging out at a cool little art gallery. LITM also has art showings pretty regularly where you can browse and purchase artwork.

                   

                    

LITM is reliable for good food and good drinks. Its a well decorated, clean, artsy space without the least bit of pretension. 

                     

Happy hour all night Mondays! Definitely worth the trip!

It’s not often that straphangers ride on graffiti-bombed subway cars. The MTA has a strict policy of pulling trains out of service no matter how good they look. Usually, when images emerge, they’re of empty cars in train yards.

This weekend however, riders got quite a treat according to Instagram user @halopigg, who took photos of a spray painted M train and gave ANIMAL the following account of the rare sighting:

Source: animalnewyork.com

                         

Mass Appeal takes it to the streets at box logo ground zero - 

the Supreme New York flagship store located in downtown Manhattan. 

We meet locals, tourists, and moms to find out what drew them to the brand. 

Despite not advertising in magazines, Supreme has created a cult following with its trademark box logo camp hats and limited edition tees. 

The famous skating brand remains synonymous with 90’s style and culture. 

INTRODUCING: CUSTOM FUEL PIZZA OPENS ON FDB

Custom Fuel Pizza opened in South Harlem today to a decent crowd and we were able to get the first review in before lunch hour ended.  Everything we have heard about the DC chain turns out to be true and our first Custom pizza experience has left us curious on the variety of other offerings on the menu.

More: harlembespoke.blogspot.com

"Literacy Exchange brings you the 2nd out of 12 panels from our annual partnership with WORD Bookstores. The Mind Shift Panel Series is designed to stimulate engaging and educational dialogue concerning pressing issues,  with the intent of promoting a more literate and conscious world. This February, Literacy Exchange presents: Racism, Rage & Reform,  in honor of Black History Month, featuring:  Dr. Douglas Edward Ramsey José Luis Vilson Yahdon Israel Candis Tolliver  Kat Noel-Wokoma Topics include Police Brutality, Stop & Frisk, the death of Travon Martin, Black Youth & Education, Black Media Representation, Black Rage, Healing the Black Community and the future of Blacks in America and within the Diaspora. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a compelling evening." Facebook Page WORD Jersey City 123 Newark Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

"Grammy nominated musician and producer Brandon Williams is on a mission to usher in the return of great music. Following the release his successful first single, “Stronger” feat. Jean Baylor (formerly of Zhane), and his second song “Godsend,” both from his forthcoming album XII due in the summer, Williams returns with “Now I Know” featuring Jesse Boykins III & Robert Glasper.

Produced & arranged by Williams, “Now I Know” is a song about a love lost. “Even if we’ve moved past it, most people have been in a place where they realize that they lost someone that they really cared about, and it was no one’s fault but their own. We end up in a place of reflection. A place of regret,” says Williams.

“I am very appreciative to be able to work with two like minded men such as Brandon and Robert to express overall admittance of when you acknowledge the truths in a relationship between you an your loved ones, it’s needed at a time like now,” says Jesse Boykins.

Take a listen to the soft and jazzy “Now I Know” below: "

Source: thisisrnb.com

DJ Jazzy Jazzy Jeff

               

Your Host for the evening - Torae

Another year, another amazing night 
with  highlights coming from:

DJ Still Life - DJ 6th Sense - DJ Parler 
and of course 

the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff! 

Presented by Rare Form and Okayplayer, 
Donuts Are Forever is not only a celebration, 
but a fundraiser. All donations and proceeds from 
ticket sales benefit the Donuts are Forever Scholarship Fund, 
providing music education opportunities to participants of the 
Ground Work For Success youth programs in the Brooklyn area.

Rest In Power Dilla... Dilla4Eva 

POCHA 32 

15 W. 32nd St

2nd Fl - Koreatown 

Pocha 32, which one can assume is the short version of pojangmacha, Korean street food tents, is the PERFECT spot for a cold winter night with a group of friends or early/late-night party-goers. 

Located on the 2nd floor, you can easily pass it if you're not looking for it. For me, it's usually the last stop of the night, after numerous other stops of a drunken adventure.  

Mostly decorated with green fishing nets, bottle caps, and "happy" messages scribbled on chopstick wrappers, the interesting decorations are suppose to capture the "street food" feeling in Korea (or so my friend tells me).  

Speaking of food, there is just something about alcohol and stew that goes so well together, I suppose it's the comfort food that warms you up on those cold winters. Pocha does such a great job with their stews it would be a waste to pass it up for any of the other items they offer. Which brings me to our dish of the evening, a soft tofu pot with seafood - which was a seafood stew with lots of vegetables, shrimp, and squid simmering in deep red bath of spicy goodness. In addition, you can also order the various dishes with ramyun (korean instant noodles) added. Most dishes are close to $20 and the portions are huge and made for sharing.

Beware of the soju. Soju doesn't seem to hit like beer or other alcohol. It sneaks up on you, striking only when you try to stand 

                                 

You will LOVE it. You will drink soju from a carved watermelon and do yogurt soju shots in rapid succession. You will want to go back, and you will miss the stew by the following morning! 

Great late night spot or just pre-game. If you like korean pub fare and drinking in a very casual environment, this place is for you. Warning... There has been many hazy nights where I look at my receipts and find that Pocha was in the mix.

"As the month of February began I read a FB status requesting the favor of no mixes or reworks of Dilla's work this year. Discontent with the trendy and overwhelming amount of Dilla output this time of year, I could understand the intent of the statement but disagreed with the sentiment. To many, Dilla is a mark to be achieved or surpassed and recreating or remixing his work may be just the tool to help them find their own sound. Just as Dilla admired Pete Rock and probably tried his hand at flipping some of Pete's works, these producers/singers/MCs are showing their love and respect to a fallen hero. 

Since his passing, I've collected a large number of hours of Dilla tributes, jacks, remakes, flips, etc and here is my hour long mix of these reworks. Please enjoy!" bamalovesoul

Friday, Feb. 14
Santos Party House

96 Lafayette Street, NY, NY

Forever Fresh + LAST.FM + huny was here + Hip Hop Is For Lovers Present:

NATIVE TONGUES VS. SOULQUARIANS #TheVS

Friday, February 14th, 2014

(Valentines Day!) 

@ Santos Party House - 96 Lafayette St New York, NY. 

10pm - 3am

21+ 

Hosted by huny ( Sarah Huny Young )

Music by DJ Shinobi Shaw ( Eric Raphael ) 

Native Tongues and Soulquarians classics all night! ATCQ, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, LONS, Brand Nubian, Chi Ali, Queen Latifah, Monie Love, The Beatnuts, Q-Tip, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Bilal, Dilla-produced joints, Questlove-produced joints, James Poyser-produced joints, etc.! 

$10 all night

Source: Event Facebook page