The vintage shopping scene in Jersey City continues to evolve. Enter Cranky Angel -the latest woman-owned shop to offer nostalgic clothes and accessories to the fashion-obsessed. Huge congratulations to Montana for realizing her dream.

Tiger Schulman Martial Arts in Hamilton Park offers karate for kids as well as jujitsu and kickboxing for all ages and levels. It is a place to learn self-defense, build confidence and gain strength while us adults can also expect to burn up to1000 calories per class.

Changó Kitchen had some extra-size shoes to fill when they opened in 2019. Their cozy Hoboken address of 301 Willow St. formerly housed Zafra, one of two Pan-Latin restaurants helmed by Cuban Chef and James Beard semifinalist Marciel Presilla.

Open for dinner 7 days a week since their February open, 87 Sussex has come out of the gate fully realized. The menu choices are a globally inspired infusion of European, Asian and Modern American cuisine while ingredients are locally sourced. The service is, in a word, perfect.

Better Days replaces the Bareburger which recently closed after a year or so in operation. It is a full-service bar in the long and narrow front area, with a larger dining room in the back. Better Days is also serving a weekend brunch and has a live DJ on the weekends as well.

Carolyn’s has been open in Jersey City since 2008 serving up authentic Southern Soul food to satiate Southern transplants and anyone yearning for authentic, real Southern food. Carolyn’s is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12pm – 6pm.

This groovy new wine bar is open! The brainchild of Chris Leo, owner of Riverview Wines & Spirits in the Heights and backed by the team at Downtown’s Pet Shop Wine Bar, this “bar with a kitchen” has been packing in enthusiastic customers since the soft open in mid February.