Press release from the Mayor’s office Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins City Council members, Jersey City Parks Coalition, Friends of Ferris Triangle Park, and members of the community to officially cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Ferris Triangle Park – located in Jersey City’s Greenville section – consisting of a brand new, ADA compliant playground area, a splash pad with […]
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 […]
Top things to do in + around Jersey City this weekend
Staying in town for the holiday? Check out fun events in the area! Thursday Jersey City Farmers MarketJuly 1 @ 4PM – 8PMGrove St PATH Plaza, Jersey City Stop by the Grove St PATH Plaza for the Downtown Jersey City Farmer’s Market on Mondays and Thursdays. This year’s vendors include Le Coco Nutrition, Vesco Foods, R&M […]
Celebrating the Fourth of July in + around Jersey City
Not sure what to do for the Fourth of July? Find fun ways to celebrate the holiday with these events in Hudson County, New York City, and beyond. Food and Fireworks Festival12PM – 10PMExchange Place, Jersey City Celebrate the Fourth of July right at home with a Food & Fireworks Festival organized by the Jersey City […]
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 […]
New food businesses to check out in Hudson County
With something new always popping up, support local businesses in the area! Smorgasburg JC200 Greene St, Jersey City Smorgasburg is an open food market originally based in Williamsburg with a new location in Jersey City! Vendors participating in Smorgasburg JC include a mix of local food businesses and tri-state area businesses. Website: https://www.smorgasburg.com/ Meet Fresh525 […]
NJ’s Largest Fireworks Display Will Return to Jersey City with a Local Food Festival
Press Release – provided by Midnight MarketPerla Nieves & Alysis VasquezMMFBProductions@gmail.com The Jersey City fireworks show will be returning after a year off in 2020 due to the pandemic. The City of Jersey City will be partnering with the Jersey City Night Market to bring the entertainment to the waterfront leading to the fireworks show […]
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! […]
The Ultimate Guide to Holistic Hangover Remedies
There’s something about a cold margarita in the warm summer sun that hits a certain spot. I went on a date for the first time in a long time a couple weeks ago. Somehow I found myself 4 guava margaritas deep in the middle of the afternoon. Take a single mom out of quarantine and… […]
3 amazing restaurants for dinner in Bayonne this weekend
Looking for someplace new to eat? Head over to Bayonne this weekend for some incredible food at these three restaurants. El Aguila Dorada412 Broadway | 830 Broadway Cuisine: Mexican If you’re looking for good Cecina Tacos, Enchiladas with lobster, or Bistec Ranchero paired with delicious cocktails, stop by El Aguila Dorada. They offer indoor seating […]
Top things to do in + around Jersey City this weekend
Get out there and have some fun this weekend! Check out arts events, Pride parties, and family-friendly activities in Jersey City, New York City, and surrounding areas. Thursday Happy-Go-Lucky Exhibitthrough August 1832 Mercer St, New York Join Happy-Go-Lucky Exhibit for their opening week! Enjoy an immersive audiovisual experience with a variety of themed rooms through August […]
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 […]
A Quick Dinner at Taco Intenso in North Bergen
When I think of where to go for Mexican food, I always think of my hometown favorites in Union City, West New York, and North Bergen. With any Latin American food, authentic is the best way to go. While driving down Broadway with my mom recently, we noticed a spot we’d never visited before […]
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 […]
Seven happy hours to check out this week
Enjoy good food and drinks this week in Jersey City and beyond! Jersey City Mathews351 Grove St Stop by for happy hour Wednesday through Friday from 4PM to 6PM. Enjoy $5 beers and wine, and half-priced signature cocktails like their photo-ready 80s Glam topped with edible glitter. Fox & Crow 594 Palisade Ave Head over […]
Could your dog be suffering from heatstroke?
Now that New Jersey has lifted restrictions with masks, we can expect more people to be out and about in this beach weather. Most of us will want to lay out in the sun and soak up all the skin aging damages the sun has to offer but not all living creatures can handle the […]
The Best Spots for Sushi in Hudson County
June 18th is National Sushi Day! Celebrate the day with some of the best sushi spots in Hudson County. Honshu95 Greene St, Jersey City Honshu Sushi offers a variety of classic rolls and their signature Exceptional Rolls, including the Montgomery Roll with spicy tuna, salmon, toasted eel, avocado, tobiko, and eel sauce. They’re open for […]
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 […]
Top things to do in + around Jersey City this weekend
With everything opening up again and events coming back, take a quick trip to some fun events in the area! Thursday Paint Nights at HarborsideJune 17 @ 6PMHarborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St Join DT234 Gallery for a Paint Night at Harborside! It’s $25 to register (registration is required) and all materials are provided for each […]
12 great vegan spots to visit on a Boston day trip
I recently decided to take a 24-hour trip to Boston with my mom after months of missing the area. The last time we visited was 2 weeks before the COVID shutdowns, making this trip very apropos as restrictions start to loosen in the Northeast. During the 4.5 hr drive, we thought of activities and put […]