2Over the weekend in Jersey City, you might catch a performance at the Margaret Williams Theater, see a special exhibition at the Afro-American Historical Society Museum or just hang out at the LITM (Love Is The Message). Before you start your day, though, nothing is more relaxing and fun than waking up with plans for brunch. Jersey City offers quite a bit of choices, depending on your mood and company.
- Impress a date with the eclectic fare at Marco & Pepe (289 Grove Street, (201) 860-9688) on Saturday or Sunday. If the weather permits, grab a seat outside and choose from dishes on the expansive menu like croissant French toast, eggs with Gruyere and chives, and a mac 'n' cheese dish made with Marscapone and goat cheese. See their website below for more details.Gather the gang for good time at the Hamilton Park Ale House (708 Jersey Avenue, (201) 659-9111), served Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 4 PM . Start with the complimentary house muffins in the bread basket as you catch a game on one of their many flat-screens or head outside when the weather's nice. Choose from light options like a Manchego, Fig, Toasted Walnut & Mango Salad or a Warm Sliced Steak Salad.Have an intimate meal in the tiny space of Ria's Cafe (24 Mercer Street, (201) 915-0045), which serves a weekend brunch from 10 AM to 4 PM. Feast on fare from the Spanish Caribbean such as the traditional churrasco sandwich (which also comes as a steak with rice and beans), shrimp cerviche, and cod fish salad.Take your family to the nice, relaxed neighborhood spot that is Amelia's Bistro (187 Warren Street, (201) 332-2200) for Sunday Brunch. Located in historic Paulus Hook, Amelia's serves an extensive menu: imagine Bloody Mary Steak and Eggs, Homemade Brioche French Toast, and a Jumbo Lump Crab and Asparagus Omelette. Check out the website for more details.
