If you’re looking for spots that are sure to wow your date, look no further. Jersey City is filled with amazing spots with eye-catching drinks, great ambience, and beautiful decor. Cellar 335335 Newark Ave At Cellar 335, ordering a Large Format tiki drink to share with your date isa must. They have Zombie Priest Punch, […]
Where to get a blowout in Hudson County, according to our readers
We asked our readers where they love to get their hair blown out, and they didn’t disappoint! If you’re looking for a great salon to treat yourself to a blowout, here are the top recommended spots in Hudson County! Blo Blow Dry Bar160 Morgan St, Jersey City As a specialty blow dry bar, Blo offers […]
Make your invitations stand out with Basic Invite
With COVID-19 restrictions loosening up, event season is back in motion – weddings, baby showers, Sweet 16s, even holiday parties. If you’ve ever planned an event, you know every step of the process is important, from the invitations to the decor. Make the most of your invitations when you use Basic Invite, a Truly Custom invitation […]
Spots for celebrity sightings in New York City
Grab a table (if you’re lucky enough to snag a reservation) and you might just spot a celeb a few seats over. If you’re looking for high-end spots to eat a delicious dinner and possibly see your favorite model or the biggest actors, here are some go-to places in New York City. Carbone181 Thompson St […]
The secrets to a 50+ year marriage
My parents are celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary today…. 53 years!!! over 5 decades being with the same person and there was a time not too long ago when I couldn’t even get a text back. Growing up I always looked up to my parents relationship, it wasn’t perfect but they always loved each other, […]
Mayor Fulop Strengthens Safety Mandates Following Miami Building Collapse
Press release from the Mayor’s office Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today new legislation to increase safety requirements for structural and facade inspections of all Jersey City high-rise buildings to better protect residents. The enhanced mandates will require ongoing inspections at a minimum of every five years for façade inspections and every ten years for structural […]
Pasta Ramen in Jersey City
It’s been quite some time since I wrote a blog about a dining experience, the most attention it gets these days is on my social media and on a “top” list- cause that’s just much easier then putting my thoughts & feelings on paper. I’ve been in a creative funk and writing anything these days […]
Recipes: Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Last month I shared a delicious & easy salmon recipe in collaboration with Kings Food Markets and went to get all my ingredients at their Hoboken location. I decided this month to go to their Short Hills spot and WOW. It is the MECCA of food markets! This month I wanted to share another really […]
What is this Delta-8 Weed I Keep Hearing About?
Written by Michelle Hytner You may have seen or heard of delta-8 THC. It’s usually mentioned in the same breath as CBD, another legal cannabinoid you can purchase in flower, tincture, and concentrate form at many shops right here in JC. Like CBD, delta-8 is a compound derived from cannabis. Unlike CBD, delta-8 can get you high. No one can […]
Not Your Average Page Turners: 5 Great Books You May Have Missed
Written by Gabrielle Collantes Tuesdays in the literary world are particularly special since it’s considered a “book’s birthday.” In other words, it’s when a book is introduced to the shelves. A momentous time for any respective author, with the hopes to make it onto any of the countless “Top Seller’s Lists,” to be featured on […]
The Bachelor of Jersey City
My name is Lynn Hazan and I watch The Bachelor/Bachelorette. 17 years now. This show is terrible, you know it, I know it. But fuck it’s addictive. We all know that this decades old franchise is not “real”- it’s heavily produced and anyone with half a brain understands that it’s not about true/authentic love. The […]
Celebrating the World Refugee Day Festival in Jersey City
Press Release – June 1, 2021 Welcome Home Jersey City, a community-based nonprofit organization that provides educational, employment and material support for refugees and asylees, will sponsor World Refugee Day Festival 2021 in conjunction with First Friends of NJ and NY, a nonprofit providing services to detained immigrants and asylum seekers such as volunteer visitation resettlement […]
LGBTQ+ Literature: 5 books by queer authors to read this year
Written by Gabrielle Collantes As most of us know, June is Pride Month and with that comes the annual surge of rainbow flags, historic highlights, parades, and numerous companies changing their logos in support of the LGBTQ+ community. I’m fortunate to have lived and worked in the #1 most diverse city in the country; my “gaydar” at one point was well refined. Thankfully, my alma mater […]
What to do if you owe the IRS $10,000 (or more)
The US Government estimates that over 11 million people owe the IRS a combined $125 billion so if you owe the IRS, you are not alone. In most cases, people that owe the IRS are self-employed or had a side hustle where they had income that didn’t have any tax withholding. When it came time […]
ReciPEAS: 3 Ingredient Salmon
sponsored by Kings Food Markets I am so thrilled to be bringing back my ReciPEAS column where I share some of my favorite simple dishes inspired by mom ( ok fine, all the recipes are actually from her). I am especially excited to be teaming up with Kings Food Markets a grocery market chain founded […]
Celebrating public arts with the Jersey City Mural Festival
A few weeks ago while walking my dog around City Hall, I saw a big banner advertising the Jersey City Mural Festival. I thought it was a mirage, or the edible I took earlier was starting to run its course. Could it be? COVID is finally over, local businesses and restaurants are fully open, we […]
HealCoRx : Your Personal Healthcare Marketplace
The last few years have been quite a roller coaster – between COVID-19 and so many world issues it is safe to say that our mental health has taken a huge toll. The statistics are astounding! It is no secret that humans have taken it upon themselves to put their health and wellness first. But […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for ‘The View at Lincoln Park’
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — On Tuesday afternoon, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, the Hudson County Board of Commissioners, Hudson County Improvement Authority CEO Norman Guerra, the Hudson County Improvement Authority Board of Commissioners and Landmark Hospitality officially broke ground for The View at Lincoln Park. The new state of the art dining and catering facility […]
4 great butchers to visit in + around Jersey City
Written by Emma Carroll Growing up, I went to an orthodontist in Bayonne, NJ. It sounds crazy but I was excited to visit the orthodontist as a kid because afterward, I’d go with my dad to get a hot dog and waffle fries at Petridi’s Hot Dogs or a banana shake from Magic Fountain. His […]
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Magic Formula to Please Your Woman
Written by Aditi Paul Candace Bushnell, the legendary author of Sex and the City said, “Should is the worst word in the English language. People always think things “should” be a certain way, and when they’re not, they’re disappointed.” An area of life where you really feel the toxic effect of the word “should” is […]