As anyone living in the tri-state area already knows, there has been a longstanding feud between New York and New Jersey. How this feud exactly started is anyone’s guess, but now it’s an integral part of being a New Jerseyan, and has bled into American pop culture. Insults towards NJ are littered throughout tons of […]
“Ghost Kitchens” in Jersey City
As we all know, restaurants took a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eateries across the globe had to rethink their strategy to survive and ghost kitchens began to thrive in a market where people could no longer dine out. You might be asking yourself, “What exactly is a ghost kitchen?” Essentially, they are kitchens […]
7 More Classic Movies Filmed In Jersey City
Have you exhausted your watch lists on Netflix and Hulu? If so, there’s no better time to stream some classics with scenes shot right outside your front door! The comments kept pouring in on our last post, and it’s about time we explored some of the movie suggestions sent in by readers. Beware: Spoilers ahead! […]
9 Must Visit Places and Spaces in DC
As nationwide travel restrictions begin to ease, now would be the perfect time to plan a post- COVID lockdown getaway. Washington DC is less than a 4-hour drive away and boasts plenty of sights and sounds, not to mention great food. From historical museums to cat cafes to its renowned Georgetown cupcakes, the nation’s capital […]
Stack Creamery: where your ice cream dreams come to life
There’s a new dessert shop in town and it’s called Stack Creamery! After opening up their first store last May in Westwood, NJ, they’ve successfully expanded to JC Heights only a year later. This family-owned, family- run ice cream parlor specializes in their all time favorite sweet treat: Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. Here you have […]
Saying Goodbye During Covid-19
Covid-19 hit the United States in mid-March, ushering us into unprecedented times and altering our entire way of life. Businesses would be forced to readjust or shut down, hospitals would start to fill up, and nursing homes would refuse outside visitors. My great-aunt, Celeste, who was living in a nursing home in Elizabeth, would not […]
10 Apps to Stimulate Your Brain While You’re Stuck At Home
With everyone staying home due to the recent outbreak, people are on their phones more than ever. While scrolling through social media and streaming your favorite Netflix series are great ways to kill some time, it is important that we still exercise our cognitive brain functions on a daily basis. Here are ten educational apps […]
NJ Spot – Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to enter a famous painting, you have to visit Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe in Union, New Jersey. This whimsical and cozy cafe is like taking a step into The Starry Night. With a mural based off of the famous painting, live music twice a week, […]
5 Breakfast Sandwiches to Die For in Jersey City
Not only is breakfast the first and most important meal of the day, it is also definitely the most delicious! If you are anything like me, a simple platter of eggs, bacon and toast won’t cut it. Here I’ve rounded up some of the most mouthwatering breakfast sandwiches in Jersey City. The Hangover Sandwich at […]
Instagrammable Cafes in Thailand
After jumping around the entire country of Thailand for three weeks, there was no way I wouldn’t have stumbled across some Instagrammable and charming cafes with delicious food and drinks. Here I’ve rounded up my favorites, so the next time you find yourself in this gorgeous Southeast Asian country, you should definitely find one to […]
Classic Movies Filmed in Jersey City
The long awaited Joker film finally arrived in theaters back in early October, and us New Jerseyans had an additional reason to scramble to the movies to see it. Several scenes in Joker were filmed in Jersey City and Newark, and seeing the streets of our cities on the silver screen evokes a sense of […]
Why Everyone Should Work in the Food Service Industry
People interact with the food service industry in one way or another on a daily basis — whether it’s by eating at a restaurant, ordering takeout, or getting food delivered through an app like UberEats or GrubHub. While we get to enjoy the convenience of these services, what happens behind the scenes after a food […]
A Quick Guide to Toronto
When most people go on vacation in January, they think of going to a warm, tropical place. Instead, my friend Leslie and I decided to go somewhere even COLDER than New Jersey – Toronto, Canada. Less than two hours away by plane, this bustling city is one of the most multicultural places in the world […]
Museums In Jersey City
While New York is home to some of the most famous museums like The Met, MoMa, and the Whitney, which are all worth visiting, I started thinking about museums closer to home. Jersey City seems devoid of museums so I decided to explore the city and discovered a treasure trove of historical archives and hidden […]
Artist Spotlight: Jonah Dunstan
Jonah Dunstan is a 19 year old up-and-coming Jersey City artist. Having worked with the Jersey City Arts Mural Program for the last two summers, he is finally branching out and releasing some of his own personal work. I had the chance to ask Jonah about his experience working on the murals, his current personal […]
10 Instagrammable Restaurants and Cafes in Jersey City
Whenever I am travelling, or even going to NYC, I always do my research for the most “Instagrammable” places. But why should I have to leave my hometown just to take a nice picture? So, I went out to ten different restaurants and cafes all across Jersey City with super cool decor (aka lots of […]
Jersey City culture and the power of an Instagram meme page
If you use any form of social media, then you know that memes are one of the biggest forms of content floating around. While the term ‘meme’ used to refer to a more specific set of images in the early 2000s, it has now evolved into a name for basically any funny image. Anyone can […]
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