Find something fun to do this weekend! Jersey City Ice Age Excavation: Parent Survival NightFebruary 5 @ 5:45PM – 8:15PMThe Little Gym of Jersey City, 380 Newark Ave Drop off your kids for a fun excavation night at The Little Gym of Jersey City while you go out for a date night or happy hour […]
Valentine’s Day dine-in + takeout menus in Jersey City
Treat your loved ones with a Valentine’s Day brunch or dinner, an at-home meal, or a delicious dessert from some local restaurants offering holiday menus! Porta135 Newark Ave Porta is offering a Galentine’s Brunch, Dine-in Valentine’s Day specials, and Home Kits to celebrate the day at home. Reservations for the kits and for the dine-in […]
Local fitness instructors to follow
Written by Kashish Makker Almost everyone I know made a resolution this year to work on somebody goals: whether to get toner, build muscle, or simply just add some physical movement in their daily routine, we all know this is the year for change. Luckily, in the Jersey City/ Hudson County area, there are so […]
9 spots to watch the Super Bowl in Jersey City
While most of us may stay home and watch the Super Bowl from the comfort of our beds or couches, we understand that the Super Bowl is a huge deal and it’s a great time to support local restaurants. If you’re looking for somewhere to go on Super Bowl Sunday, here are our favorite bars […]
10 movies to stream during Black History Month
Black history should always be recognized as a fundamental piece of American history, from historical mistreatment to modern cultural impact. Kick off Black History Month with a celebration of Black artists and Black stories, fictional and nonfictional. For more TV + movie suggestions, check out our previous articles – 10 movies by Black directors, Books and […]
Top 6 Wings To Order for Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is February 7th and it’s time to start prepping! Buddy’s JC 40 Wings for $50. Sounds good to us! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cereal Pancakes (@buddysjc) White Star Place your preorder by emailing catering@whitestarbar.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by White Star Bar […]
MadeMeals: Meal Delivery
Every Sunday night, after a weekend of indulging way too much, I rub my full belly and think to myself, “I am going to eat super healthy and clean this week.” By Wednesday, that promise to myself is out the window. Between being a mom, running a business (centered around lots of eating and drinking), […]
11 spots for croissants in Jersey City
National Croissant Day is on January 30! Treat yourself to this buttery, flaky pastry at a local coffee shop or bakery. Prato Bakery 371 4th St Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7AM to 6PM. Sunday, 8AM to 6PM. Website: https://www.pratobakery.com/ Choc O PainMultiple locations Also offers vegan croissants and chocopain. Jersey City locations: 530 Jersey Ave, […]
“The Tables Have Turned”- COVID restrictions bring New Yorkers to Jersey City
A few days ago while chatting with friend and boss lady Ria of Harry’s Daughter, she asked me if any of the restaurants I work with are getting an influx of New York City Diners. A light-bulb went off in my head. With indoor dining closed across the river it would make perfect sense that […]
Top things to do this weekend
Participate in a virtual event or find something interesting to do in the area this weekend! Giving Digitized – Virtual Drives Giving Digitized is a virtual space to help local non-profits and community programs with specific requests. Through January and February, they’re collecting winter gear and food baskets for homeless shelters, transitional housing, community centers, and […]
Top 5 spots for chocolate cake in Jersey City + Hoboken
It’s National Chocolate Cake Day! Grab a slice from one of our favorite local bakeries to celebrate. Dulce de Leche376 Central Ave, Jersey City Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7AM to 8PM. Sunday, 8AM to 8PM. Website: https://www.dulcedelechebakery.com/ Cocoa Bakery275 Grand St, Jersey City 475 Central Ave, Jersey City Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9AM to 7PM. […]
A Holocaust Survival Story
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and in commemoration I wanted to share a really amazing story about my grandparents, who both survived the war. It’s such an amazing story I really feel as though its something out of a book. A story about family, survival, strength and love. I know what you’re thinking, what […]
10 spots for vegan takeout in Northern + Central Jersey
Take a drive outside of Hudson County and enjoy takeout from great vegan restaurants in the state! Whether you want a breakfast sandwich or a slice of cake, we’ve got you covered. All listed restaurants are fully vegan. Veggie Heaven473 Cedar Ln, Teaneck Hours: 7 days a week, 11:30AM to 9:30PM Website: http://veggieheaventeaneck.com/ Om Sweet Home708 […]
JC Resident Profiles
Written by Shannon Coleman – @shannoncoleman In the New Year, we wanted to start featuring more people in the Jersey City community and be able to share their story and what they do. I had the pleasure of chatting with Harveer, Megan and Kevin, to hear about their time living in Jersey City, what they do […]
Things you learn as a homeowner
I grew up in an old school style Latino household, so this means my brother and father did the manual labor while my mother and I handled the cooking and cleaning (poorly – I cleaned poorly, not my mom. In fact, I wasn’t a great cook either!). When I moved out of my parent’s home, […]
10 spots for delicious pies in Hudson County
January 23rd is National Pie Day! Enjoy a sweet or savory pie from our favorite local businesses. Dulce de Leche376 Central Ave, Jersey City6510 Bergenline Ave, West New York55 West Palisade Ave, Englewood Hours: (West New York) – Mon to Sat, 6AM to 9PM. Sun, 7AM to 8PM. (Jersey City) – Mon to Sat, 7AM to […]
Top things to do this weekend
Have some virtual/socially-distant fun this weekend! Jersey City RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing PartyJanuary 22 @ 4PM – 10PM Head over to Headroom Lounge for a RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party and performances with Olivia Lux! Event website: https://www.facebook.com/events/411964873247627/ Drive-in Movie Night January 22 @ 6PM107 Morgan St Join JCFamilies and the Exchange Place Alliance for more […]
15 bookstores to support in Northern NJ + New York
Over the years, we’ve seen bookstores slowly disappear as online shops and big retailers become a more convenient source. Next time you want to find a new release or want some recommendations, consider supporting independent bookstores in the area! Here are a few of our favorites in Hudson County and beyond. WORD123 Newark Ave, Jersey […]
Top spots for indoor dining by the PATH
If you’re traveling in from Manhattan, try some of our best restaurants located by the PATH stations! Journal Square 15 Fox Place15 Fox Pl Type of cuisine: Italian Website: https://www.facebook.com/15Foxplace/ Swadist Restaurant715 Newark Ave Type of cuisine: Indian, fusion Website: https://swadistmeal.com/ Sapthagiri737 Newark Ave Type of cuisine: Indian Website: https://sapthagiri.biz/ Max’s Restaurant687 Newark Ave Type […]
Where to Ski In + Around New Jersey
Take advantage of the winter snow and have some fun! Enjoy the cold weather while you can at these ski spots around Jersey City. Hunter Mountain Resort Hunter, NY View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hunter Mountain (@huntermountain) How many trails: 6 trails Window price per adult: 1-day– $91 (holiday/weekends), $81 (weekdays) Hours: […]
