Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for alot of things this year, but especially thankful for all the Jersey City Babes! Meet 7 local hotties.

Steven Marinos – @StevieCMarinos

Steven Marinos is a marketing media professional, avid food guru and quintessential “Jersey Guy”. Born in Brooklyn, Steven’s family relocated to Central Jersey (it exists!) in 2002 when he was 10. From there, he grew up eating at many diners, visiting Jersey Shore beaches each Summer, and eventually attended Rutgers University. After living in Hoboken for over 4 years, Steven made the move to Jersey City where he currently resides in the Van Vorst Park historical district. When he’s not working or working OUT at SoulCycle, his hobbies include cooking, trying new restaurants, obsessing over all pop culture, and taking long walks through Trader Joe’s.

What do you currently do for a living?

Marketing Director at Food Network Magazine, part of Hearst Magazine Media.

What is your dream job?

While my boss would rather I say I currently occupy my dream job (sorry in advance!), I would love to run marketing for a modern restaurant group or a mission-driven epicurean organization.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

It seems impossible to pick just one! Pint for a drink (or 4) never disappoints, Orale’s Brunch Nachos are practically medicinal for hangovers and Second Street Bakery’s Cinnamon Bread is my ultimate sweet treat.

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

Flattering! I love this city and am optimistic to find personal love here too.

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

1) My birthday is on Halloween – my parents say I was the ultimate “Trick”; 2) I’m 6’4 – airplane seats are a struggle and so are finding jeans that fit; 3) My current obsession is charcuterie boards – I make massive grazing platters when entertaining – check out my Instagram for some cheesy highlights!

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

My friends and I recently took a trip to Nashville where we ate at 14 different dining establishments in 3 days – including the city’s infamous hot chicken – does that count as crazy?! I’ve also been cliff jumping in the Amalfi Coast and cave swimming in the Greek islands. Skydiving and scuba diving are both still on my bucket list.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

The diversity! I love how so many ethnic cultures and identification groups are represented across all the city’s neighborhoods.

 

Nisha Jones – @dangerdollx

Nisha Jones an entertaining comical chick. This point in her life would be titled: Metamorphic. Interests: all things artsy & expressive. Great vibes!

What do you currently do for a living?

I work at a beauty studio in Jersey City where I help manage the front desk and overall operations. I am also the Social Media Manager and Content Creator for the studio. As a side gig, I watch cute little babies in Hoboken too!

What is your dream job?

Being an employee vs. being a business owner/entrepreneur is something that has always weighed heavy on my mind. I yearn to have multiple streams of income and own my own businesses. I don’t want a job.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Taqueria= tacos! Gringos= tacos! WORD Bookstore= books and vibes!

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

It feels pretty awesome to be nominated as a JC babe! It was unexpected and super cool. So, I was 100% with it.

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

-I only listen to music from the 90’s and early 2000’s

-Growing up I had a hard time saying Massachusetts lol I would say Massa-two-shits. I’m not going to lie sometimes I still do lol!

-I sing responses to everyone…even strangers.

They hold the door open for me?… “Thank youuuuuuu”, I sing.

Friend: Are you hungry? Me soulfully: “NoooOoOoooo!”

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

My friends and I had a list of events at our school (The College of New Jersey), we found one that was simple and had free food and beverages so we were super excited as broke college students. We got there, were smiling, laughing, eating, and engaging in fun conversation when we soon realized the tone changed around us. Turns out it was a memorial service for the death of a faculty member. People started going up and crying and sharing stories and memories about the faculty member. Very…uh, interesting.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

Used to be Talde/Miss Wong’s ! =[ but they closed!

I love how inclusive & diverse Jersey City is; how there’s always something to do & consistently a good vibe when I step out.

 

Alex Simmons – @alexdsimmons

Alex Simmons is new to Jersey City! He is originally from Middletown, NJ, lived in Brooklyn for a few years post-college, and then moved to JC in July 2019. Alex loves video games, cats, and writing/performing comedy.

What do you currently do for a living?

I’m a Medical Copy Editor for a major online database of all things healthcare and wellness related. You’ve probably heard of the website… but I’ll keep that to myself, just to be safe.

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to get paid to do comedy in some form — writing, acting, …tweeting? — I want to help people laugh, because laughter is the best medicine, and sometimes we need to see the doctor (thank you).

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Too many places to name! I love White Star and Hamilton Pork for dinner, Pet Shop for drinks, and Tea NJ for a dirty chai on cold Saturday mornings.

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

I want to say I’m speechless, but I did just fill out this questionnaire and I don’t want to be a liar. I am very grateful!

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I was a vegetarian from 2013 up until September of this year.
I have 5 tattoos that are all very special to me.
When I was 17, I met my childhood hero musician (Amy Lee of Evanescence, no shame) and she yelled at me (I deserved it).

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

I took a solo trip to Hawaii in the spring of 2018 that was total magic. I never imagined I could go somewhere so far away all by myself. I swam with manta rays and saw the Kilauea volcano. Three days after my trip, the volcano totally erupted! I could’ve been stranded in paradise! Which, I mean, I would’ve dealt with.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

I love the community-feel and diversity of JC. There is always something going on and it’s always something unexpected and fun: farmer’s markets, free movies in the park, pop-up carnivals in the streets. It just feels like home!

 

Destiny Deriso – @dezwasthere

Destiny is a fun-loving, outspoken, enthusiastic fashionista! She loves to shop, travel & being that she is the only child; she’s all about family.

What do you currently do for a living?

I’m a  a flight attendant for Delta Airlines.

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to be an entertainment correspondent. I love anything that deals with fashion & pop culture.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

My favorite place to hang out in Jersey City would be Porta on a Friday night. (They do it for the culture on those nights)

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

I feel so honored to be nominated as a JC babe. ChicPea is the hottest blogger in JC, so to be nominated by her; you gotta be doing something right!

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

3 random facts I would say are:

I absolutely loves matte lipstick

I only wear white on my toes

I’m a daddy’s girl!

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

The craziest thing that I’ve ever done so far was go to a gun range a shoot a gun. It was very liberating!

What do you love most about Jersey City?

What I love about Jersey City the most is that it’s so close to NY, and that’s where dreams come true! I love the skyline view in downtown Jersey City in the summertime at the Waterfront. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out.

 

 

Kip Smith – @flizzy.slr

I’m Kip S. Smith 28, Lifetime resident and native of Jersey City, NJ.

What do you currently do for a living?

I’m the CEO\Head Designer of Lastplacewinners.

What is your dream job?

My dream job would be something similar to Ralph Lauren where I’m the head of a successful fashion & entertainment empire I built up from the ground.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

LITM, Orale, Pet Shop, Wurstbar, Southhouse, Harmony Mini Market & Deli has amazing sandwiches

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

It feels great to be acknowledged most of all and secondly to be a babe is pretty cool. My grandma always says I’m  handsome so it’s dope other people agree lol.

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I love to create especially from sketch to physical. It’s almost like it jumps off the paper similar to doodlebob.

I’m a nature guy so that’s always something that gets my attention.

I love my family and friends we argue and fight at times but the love is genuine always.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

The craziest thing I ever did was believe people when they said what I couldn’t do. It sounds cliche but anything is possible with hard work and dedication. We’re in a world where you can teach yourself a trade and learn from others experiences.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

What I love most about Jersey City is the culture. We’re a melting pot. I feel like Jersey City united is what the world should be.

 

Jen Gonzalez – @doodyfreegirl

Jen Gonzalez is the founder of Doody Free Girl, a colon hydrotherapy (aka colonic) practice in Jersey City. Doody Free Girl serves as both a physical and virtual refuge for those struggling with literally letting shit go. Jen has a blog on her website that is full of tips and tricks to help free yourself from toxicity, so you can look and feel your best naturally.

What do you currently do for a living?

I am a gravity colon hydrotherapist, which means I flush people’s bowels using tubes, water and gravity. Colonics help alleviate constipation, which affects our skin, emotional state of mind, general health & well-being.

What is your dream job?

Already living one of my dreams! But as a serial dreamer, my goal is to write a shitty book.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

My favorite places to eat /hang are Subia’s Organic Cafe, Pet Shop, Porta, Mathews, and White Star (the one on Brunswick)

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

I’m super honored and flattered!

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I am Cuban and Chinese. I have a black cat that is toilet trained, but she shits on the floor when she’s angry. I am really good at binge watching Bravo and murder mysteries on the ID Network.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

I think the craziest thing I’ve ever done was start a raw, honest dialogue about the stigma surrounding defecation, then build a business around it.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

The strong sense of community and camaraderie especially amongst the female entrepreneurs.

 

Casie Chegwidden – @casie_sloann

Casie Sloan Chegwidden. Casie is originally from Wharton, NJ where her dad has served as Mayor for nearly 2 decades and her mom is an ER Nurse. Casie is 1 of 3 children and grew up surrounded by her large extended family. Casie’s passions include the major F’s: Family (including her dogs), Food, Fitness and Fashion.

What do you currently do for a living?

Model at Wilhelmina

What is your dream job?

Having a large vineyard where we also raise puppies.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Satis for eating and Liberty State Park for hanging and working out! I see you and the Mayor are friends, can you ask if he has any influence on fixing all the pot holes?

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

I’m flattered and humbled, but mostly enjoying rubbing it in at my fiancé. He thinks he was snubbed lol

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I’m an Iron(wo)man (IronMan Triathlon- 2.4 Mile Swim, 112 Mile Bike, 26.2 Mile (marathon) Run)
I once walked the Camino (500 miles through Spain)
I have 2 crazy Boxer dogs

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

Quit my job, bought a small backpack, and walked 500 miles

What do you love most about Jersey City?

Great restaurants, dog friendly, Liberty State Park, vibrant young culture, easy access and commute into NYC, NYC views, and of course ChicpeaJC.