From Modern American Eatery to Torch-house and recently M Lounge, the establishment at 339 Communipaw Ave. has gone through a number of changes over the years.

But current general manager Dorian Alvarez say Nu Bar, the location's most recent

inhabitant, is here to stay.

"Nu Bar opened in July after a brief two-month stint as M Lounge," said Alvarez who previously managed the bar at M Lounge. "My goal is to (have) a neighborhood bar deeply involved in the community and the arts, with great food served simply and quality cocktails at a reasonable price point."

Alvarez plans to express a "unified vision" with Nu Bar for owner Caesar Johnson, and he aims to grow with the community while incorporating fresh homemade food and drinks.

"Our signature cocktail is our Nu Old Fashioned, made with bourbon, muddled lemon, orange and home made brandied cherries- and our own infused spiced simple syrup," Alvarez added.

Other regular items at the restaurant include "Nu Fries" served with garlic cilantro

aioli and ketchup, a "Nu Burgers" made with caramelized onions and mouth-watering "Nu Wings served with your choice of chipotle,

barbecue

ginger or scallion jerk sauces.

But Nu Bar's specialty, Alvarez said, are its tacos, with at least three different options served everyday.

Prior to Nu Bar, Alvarez worked as a manager throughout Jersey City at

O'H

ara's, Amilias Bistro and Iron Monkey. He also held a position as the head bartender at The Orange Squirrel in Bloomfield, which was named among the top 25 restaurants in the state by New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

Also offered are a number of handcrafted cocktails made with fresh ingredients, as well as calamari and breakfast foods.

To check out more information on Nu Bar or for upcoming events visit www.nubarjc.com, or search Nu Bar on Facebook, and @nubarjc on Instagram and Twitter.

"We have a small menu featuring fresh homemade food loaded with flavor," Alvarez said.