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City Bistro Hoboken Debuts New Menu {+ It’s Liiiit}

by Jennifer Tripucka
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For many Hoboken residents on a nice summer evening, you’ve most likely spent at least one the roof of City Bistro {located at 56 14th Street in Hoboken} enjoying some cocktails. But little did you know, the uptown restaurant/bar staple has just upped their game and created a totally new menu. We got a chance to sit down and enjoy it last week, and boy did it impress. {Side note: if you haven’t heard, the owner of Johnny Pepperoni, John Avoletta, also owns City Bistro and has given the menu a total makeover, so you *know* the food is bound to be amazing. Liiiit, as the youngins would say…} Here’s more about City Bistro’s new lunch and dinner menu, complete with some must-order cocktails:

First things first — the ambiance. The vibe of City Bistro is always on-point. It’s cozy, warm, and the decorations are usually up-to-date for the season {it sounds like our standards are low, but seriously, some bars still have Christmas decor up and it’s maddening}. The space is HUGE — three levels to be precise — and hosts private events as well as brunch/dinner/nights out on the reg.

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Ask Me About My Cosmo = delish.

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But on to more important things: drinks and eats. We tried two different cocktails, the Dude Where’s My Flannel {Bulleit bourbon, fresh cranberry purée, maple syrup, and ginger ale} and Ask Me About My Cosmo {Ketel One Cran Vodka, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, and fresh cranberry purée} which were both tasty — the Dude Where’s My Flannel definitely being on the stronger side, so order carefully. Cosmo was perfection.

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Dude Where’s My Flannel

The server shared the most popular items on the menu, so of course we had to order those. They were as follows:

Eggplant Polpettes

Eggplant Polpettes

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{These were John’s mom’s recipe, and out. Of. This. World.} They had the consistency of a soft meatball [ground eggplant mixed with cheese and other goodness], but the real standout was the sauce. It would make any Italian mother proud. 1/2 of our crew that day was Italian, and they were impressed.

Chicken Meatballs

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Chicken Meatballs

The meatballs were a close second in the apps department, with the same {bangin’} sauce. But if you can’t choose, order both. They come in a cast iron skillet, fresh out of the oven, and you won’t be disappointed.

The Pizzas!

We sampled two different types: Prosciutto & Arugula and Brussels Sprouts. Both were divine, and really exceeded our expectations. The crust was chewy yet crispy, and the pies were thin enough to enjoy a few slices without being overly doughy or too thin.

Entrees

City Bistro’s Pressed Half Chicken {with braised dinosaur kale, potato sausage hash, olive tapenade, and chicken au jus} + Pan Seared Salmon {w/cauliflower rice, fried Brussels sprouts, tzatziki sauce} are seriously just what the doctor ordered when it comes to comfort food.

No good story ever started with “I ordered a salad,” but — you’ll be glad you did. The dinosaur kale salad, above, was delicious.

After browsing the new menu for any other upgrades, it’s important for us to note that City B does 1/2-priced bottles of wine on Sundays and delivers lunch during the week. Monday through Friday they offer 1/2-priced beer and bottle drafts, well drinks, apps, and pizza {ummm, WUT?!}.

And for the brunch-aholics, there are $4 mimosas, Bellinis, and Bloody Marys on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch hours {no delivery for brunch though}. Great food on a budget, #winwin.

Yes, we’re gushing, but honestly, we were totally surprised and impressed by this restaurant/bar’s menu upgrade, and had to share.

Have you tried City Bistro’s new menu? What’d you think?

 

 

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