Downtown Metuchen Monthly

August 2023

Coming Soon - Or Just Opened (Go say hi!)

• Rose and Root ( Boutique) -Now Open! 398 Main

• Mexi-Modo - 413 Main Street (on the Plaza) Modern Cocina + Bar

• Ram & Rooster - Chef Sean Yn of renowned Heirloom Kitchen 83 Central Avenue

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• Namkeen Hot Chicken + Waffles - a Pakistani twist to Nashville hot chicken. They will open a new restaurant at 410 Main Street

• Atlantic Health System Primary Care - 45 Pearl Street -NOW open and accepting new patients

• The Roig Gallery at Papillion - 418 Main Street ( Upstairs)

• FK Living - 450 Main Street

CELEBRATE DOWNTOWN

Coming Events - Wednesday August 2nd 7 p.m.

Ribbon Cuttings

• Hair Loft on The Corner - August 12th Noon

Riccardo Roig Gallery Upstairs at Papillion- July 26th

Riccardo Roig is a contemporary artist with a gallery at the W in Hoboken and mural works in Westfield, Jersey City and more. Currently he is the Artist in Residence at Kean University. He will begin work on the Metuchen Magic mural early August.

https://www.roigcollection.com/

Photos - Picture Perfect Studios

Past Events



Back to the 80s/ Saved by the 90s featuring Tiffany

Swiftie Dance Party

Swiftie Lyric Scavenger Hunt ONGOING thru August - 2 winners per week

Scavenger Hunt forms are available at New Market - 19 New Street or Cais Cafe - 420 Main Street

Search for the 30 Lyrics on windows throughout the District, match to the song and the business - drop off at same two pick-up locations.

Two winners each week will win gift cards to their favorite shops.

The top 4 weekly winners, with the most correct will be entered in a random drawing to win a $100 Gift Card to the MDA business of their choice!

Great News!

The MDA was awared a District Transformation Grant in the amount of $26.000 by Downtown New Jersey through the Department of Community Affairs.

This grant will be used to transform the Alleyway between 399 and 401 Main Street and will feature a new mural by renowned Contemporary Artist, Riccardo Roig

On Going Experiences

Forum Theater Poster Art

Downtown Sculpture Pop-Up

In the News...

Swifite Dance Party - https://patch.com/new-jersey/edison-metuchen/couldnt-afford-eras-tour-metuchens-tribute-concert-free

Best Small Town in NJ - https://wobm.com/this-amazing-little-town-in-new-jersey-is-the-perfect-day-trip/

Ordinance to Redevelop Arts District - https://patch.com/new-jersey/edison-metuchen/redevelopment-plan-ordinance-introduced-metuchen-arts-district

Hailey's Harp & Pub - https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-jersey/best-pub-food-nj/?fbclid=IwAR1vuZCjmKmsFujcK5inpUv0QAhgOgdAI9n47r67gjerLb5nRvIGtqNSx2Q

5.25 Million for Metuchen Projects - https://www.tapinto.net/towns/edison/se

ctions/government/articles/senator-diegnan-assemblymen-karabinchak-stanley-secure-5-25-million-for-metuchen-projects

New App to Keep Metuchen Connected - https://patch.com/new-jersey/edison-metuchen/metuchen-introduces-new-app-help-residents-stay-connected

Tips for Businesses

• Celebrating a Business Birthday? Let us know when your business was founded and how long you've been in Metuchen so we can celebrate with you. Tell us here!