Everyone’s favorite and also most hated “holiday” is approaching: Valentines Day. I personally believe that we should be celebrating love every day! That being said, Valentines day is a nice opportunity to go above and beyond for the people we love in our life.  Why not do that while also supporting our local Jersey City businesses! I sent out my newest team member/sales and marketing guru, Michael Demoya to scour Central Ave. for gifts and date ideas for his girlfriend and he helped me compile this awesome list!

Valentine’s Day Reminders: Shop Local!

Dinner reservations at restaurants 
It’s no secret that Central Ave. has a ton of great restaurants and a classic date night is dinner for two at your favorite local spot.  I am dying to try new Japanese spot OZU Foods! Sushi is soooo sexy.

A go to local favorite has got to be Renato’s Pizza Masters! yummy, nothing says romance like a nice bowl of pasta and some red wine.

Or how about Gino’s Restaurant. Let us be honest, two of the best Italian restaurants in Jersey City are on Central Avenue.

Visit the Central Avenue Restaurant Guide for more great local eats: http://www.centralavesid.org/restaurants.shtml

Flowers & Greeting Cards 
You can’t go wrong with flowers and a greeting card for your loved ones! Shop at one of these local spots and get something for the whole family. Even the kids! Spread the love people. Or just commit a random act of kindness. Surprise your elderly neighbor with flowers and a card to make this year’s Valentine’s Day one of the most memorable.

Florists:
A Touch of Love Florist – 488 Central Ave; (201) 222-3265:www.atouchoflovefloristnj.com
Jersey City Florist – 285 Central Ave; (201) 653-3600: www.flowersnow.com
Central Flowers – (201) 721-6961

Cards:
Jersey Drugs – 286 Central Ave; (201) 656-4392
Rite Aid Pharmacy – 337 Central Ave: (201) 653-0357
UMR. Pharmacy & Surgicals, Inc – 437 Central Ave; (201) 418-0009

Beauty
We all need to look our bests for our loved ones, at all times! Treat your love with a mani-pedi at a local nail salon like the new Nail Loft that does amazing nail art.

Hair Salons & Barber Shops (personal care to look and feel your best on Valentines Day):
A-1 Beauty Salon – 429 Central Ave; (201) 659-0011
Beauty Secrets – 312 Central Ave; (201) 744-0029
C & M Barber Shop – 520 Central Ave;
D-Star Barbershop & Boutique – 469 Central Ave; (201) 723-6267
Emma’s Unisex – 474 Central Ave; (201) 386-0900
Jimmy’s Barber Shop – 399 Central Ave
J&H Hi-Style Salon – 411 Central Ave; (201) 839-5579
Kapricho Hair Studio – 516 Central Ave; (201) 533-1928
Lee Ann Full Service Beauty Salon – 261 Central Ave; (201) 533-8558
Muskan Beauty Parlor – 413 Central Ave; (201) 659-6144
Mystique Full Service Salon – 251 Central Ave; (201) 792-0224

Nail and Manicures:
Design Nails – 351 Central Ave; (201) 420-8858
Express Nail Salon – 325 Central Ave; (201) 795-4455
Mystique Full Service Salon – 251 Central Ave; (201) 792-0224
Princess Nail Salon – 432 Central Ave: (201) 659-0017
Raquel’s Nail & Facials – 382A Central Ave; (201) 659-0801
Sculpture Nail – 314 Central Ave; (201) 798-2228
Sunrise Nails – 243 Central Ave; (201) 963-6993
Susan Nail Salon – 469 Central Ave; (201) 533-4441
The Nail Loft – 389 Central Ave, 2nd Floor: (201) 839-5420

Jewelry & Fragrance
Another easy gift idea, jewelery… “I don’t like Jewelery” said no one ever!! Visit the assortment of Jewelry stores on Central Avenue to find something that show how much you care.

Jewelry Stores on Central
Amazing Trendz – 347 Central Ave; (201) 233-0820
C.V. Jewelry – 233 Central Ave; (201) 737-2969
Christian Jewelers – 390 Central Ave; (201) 792-1300
Express Cash Jewelry – 277 Central Ave; (201) 798-7671
Gold Stone – 313 Central Ave; (201) 656-2985

Fragrance
Of course you must smell good for your loved one. Get them a new fragrance, you can’t go wrong!

Fragrances & Accessories
Bond Drugs – 371 Central Ave; (201) 656-3900
Discount Boutique – 362B Central Ave
Fragrance & Accessories – 341 Central Ave; (201) 792-4000
Hair/ Beauty – 313 Central Ave; (201) 963-4677
Jersey Drugs – 286 Central Ave; (201) 656-4392
Rite Aid Pharmacy – 337 Central Ave; (201) 653-0357

Prefer to Netflix and Chill? Prepare a healthy Home Cooked Meal
The most romantic thing you can do is cook your loved one a home cooked meal. Get some candles, a few bottles of red-wine and you got yourself a winning date night.

 Fruit and Vegetable Shops
C-Town Supermarkets – 506 Central Ave; (201) 798-9293
Singh Farm – 252 Central Ave; (201) 659-5308
Stop & Shop Supermarkets – 232 Central Ave; (201) 653-6508
Sweet Pineapple – 370 Central Ave; (201) 792-4964
Young’s Farm – 294 Central Ave; (201) 222-7788

Wines and Spirits
Central Avenue Liquors – 210 Central Ave; (201) 792-1500
Bond Drugs – 371 Central Ave; (201) 656-3900
Heights Liquor – 292 Central Ave; (201) 533-8500
Podewitz Liquor – 400 Central Ave; (201) 659-0410
Willie’s Liquor – 501 Central Ave; (201) 656-3998