Galeria Café is now open in their new location in the Heights, and it’s better than ever! The café was closed for nearly a year as the owners’ husband and wife Luis Gallo and Luz Valesquez renovated their new space. Now located on 288 Central Avenue, the new location offers a bigger space, extended hours, […]
10 Jersey City spots for Valentine’s Day reservations
Looking for the perfect dinner spot for you and your loved one? Here are ten restaurants taking reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner! Lokal2 2nd St Offering: 5-course prix fixe dinner for $95 per person. Vegetarian/vegan dinner is available for $85 per person. Website: https://www.lokaljc.com/ Liberty House76 Audrey Zapp Dr Offering: 4-course prix fixe menu for […]
6 food spots to visit this week outside of Hudson County
Looking for something new to try? Don’t mind taking a drive to have dinner? Check out these six spots that opened up over the last few months! Cap’t Loui10 Park St, Montclair With a location in Fort Lee and now a new location in Montclair, Cap’t Loui is a great place for Cajun seafood boil. […]
Veganuary: 15 vegan spots to visit this month in NJ/NY
Veganuary is a challenge to go vegan for 31 days. If you’re looking to transition to a plant-based diet, considering going meatless once a week, or just want to try something new, check out these great vegan spots in the area! We picked a variety of local favorites and spots you may have missed over […]
Ela Greek Kitchen Opens in Spring in Jersey City!
We got the scoop! Ela Greek Kitchen is opening this spring in downtown Jersey City. There aren’t many good Greek spots in Jersey City so I am thrilled about this news! Owners of Buddy’s JC, famous for their Cereal Pancakes are behind the new spot that will be located on Newark Ave. I caught up […]
6 Hudson County spots to check out this week
Looking to try new Hudson County spots? Check out these food businesses that have opened over the last few months! Chickie’s236 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City The co-owner of Hamilton Pork and The Hamilton Inn has just opened Chickie’s, an Italian neighborhood restaurant serving pizza, pasta, and parms. They also have a full bar and are […]
12 Jersey City spots to order catered meals for Thanksgiving
Want to sit back and relax this Thanksgiving? Order food from local food businesses! Here are great local spots offering meals for pickup. Ani Ramen Type of cuisine: Ramen Offering: Ramen, starters, bao buns Deadline: November 23 Website: https://www.aniramen.com/catering/ Harry’s Daughter Type of cuisine: Caribbean Offering: Turkey, sides, dessert Deadline: Thanksgiving Day (November 25), pickup […]
10 Jersey City spots to get soup this fall + winter
With the weather getting chillier, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a cup of hot soup! Here are ten of many great spots for soup in Jersey City. Buddy’s JC247 Washington St Soup on the menu: Crock of Onion Soup Website: https://www.buddysjc.com/ Busy Bee Organics451 Palisade Ave Soups on the menu: Roasted Red Pepper Potato […]
Mav’s Top Buns – Taking Over New Jersey One Cinnamon Bun at a Time
Mav’s Top Buns has taken New Jersey by storm over the past few months. This small mom-and-pop operation went from casually selling their family cinnamon buns to having a bun cult who will wait in line for 3 hours in the sun for buns (that includes me). Nicole Ashkar is the mom behind the operation. […]
Readers’ Choice: Where to get custom cakes in the area
Whether it’s for a birthday, the upcoming holidays, or just a moment worth celebrating, it’s always worth getting a custom-made cake. We asked our readers for their favorite spots for custom cakes in and around Jersey City, and they did not disappoint! Here are some of the most recommended spots and all other great businesses […]
5 spots for vegan-friendly pasta in New York City
October is National Pasta Month! Celebrate with a plate of vegan pasta from some of these great restaurants in New York City. SESTINA67 2nd Ave, East Village SESTINA is a pasta bar offering a fully plant-based Italian menu with housemade pastas, like their Mafaldine Mushroom Ragu and Bucatini Puttanesca. Gluten-free pasta is also available as […]
NY/NJ Fall Day Trip: Angry Orchard
Anyone wanting to feel all the fall vibes this season should consider a day trip to Angry Orchard Cider Mill in Walden, NY. About an hour and a half from Jersey City, you can sip on a variety of ciders while enjoying the apple orchards nestled around you. The apple orchards themselves are gorgeous and […]
5 Jersey City restaurants to visit on National Noodle Day
October 6 is National Noodle Day! Sit down and enjoy a hot bowl of tasty noodles for lunch or dinner in celebration. Pinwheel Garden318 Communipaw Ave As a dumpling and noodle bar, Pinwheel Garden has plenty of noodle dishes (including vegan options)! Try their Mushroom Drunken Udon if you’re looking for a good veg option, […]
7 new food businesses in Jersey City to visit this week
Kick off your week with a visit to these local spots that opened over the summer! Perk Up Cafe197 Van Vorst St Bayonne’s Perk Up Cafe opened up a Jersey City location. They serve their specialty coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and more delicious bites and drinks on the ground floor of The Quinn. Website: https://prkupcoffee.com/ Poor […]
Fallin’ for Hudson Hound
Hudson Hound Jersey City is an elevated Irish restaurant that was set to open the day we went into lockdown, which is absolutely insane – talk about bad timing. That being said, they were eventually able to open their doors exactly one year ago today. I had the pleasure of visiting Hudson Hound for the […]
5 coffee shops you should visit in Northern New Jersey
September 29 is National Coffee Day! Celebrate with a cup of coffee outside of Hudson County. Corner Cafe646 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park If you find yourself taking a walk through Cliffside Park, stop by Corner Cafe for a variety of coffees and teas. Be sure to try their Turkish Coffee, served with single or double […]
7 spots for vegan cheese pizza in the area
Looking for a simple vegan cheese pizza in Jersey City and beyond this week? Here are some of our favorite spots in the area! Please note most of these spots have several vegan pizza options – no need to stop just at a simple Vegan Cheese pie! Enjoy anything from Two Boots’ Vegan Cleo to Urban […]
A Day Trip to Montclair, New Jersey
During the pandemic, I started exploring a few towns around me and Montclair quickly became one of my favorites. It started with going to Montclair Bread Company for doughnuts, and during my many trips there I found a few other great places to go in town. Here are the places I like to go when […]
Recipes: Very Easy Chopped Israeli Salad
I am having the best time partnering with Kings Food Markets to bring you my favorite recipes. I make all these items all the time because they are healthy, easy and super delicious! All inspired by my mom’s cooking. Today I am sharing a salad I make always everyday because it’s filling and simple and […]
The best neon signs of Jersey City food businesses
Jersey City is a community with a lot of character and that is reflected in its restaurant scene. You’ll find it in the flavors of the cuisine, the hospitality of hosts and servers, and the ambiance of the establishments – including their quirky neon signs. Nothing gets the basic girls going more than pics of […]
