Operating out of a compact storefront on Varick Street since April ’19, Ghost Truck owner Andrew Martino and his team maintain that mission via high quality ingredients, eco-friendly and leak-free packaging, and smart technology that lets you order your food to be made from scratch right before you receive it.

Operating out of a compact storefront on Varick Street since April ’19, Ghost Truck owner Andrew Martino and his team maintain that mission via high quality ingredients, eco-friendly and leak-free packaging, and smart technology that lets you order your food to be made from scratch right before you receive it.

This lovely husband and wife team love to bake and create and are open to creating the customized carb-heavy dish of your dreams As of now, Our Breads and Pies delivers to Harsimus Cove and downtown Jersey City at no charge.

While the meat (and seafood and dairy) may be off the menu at More Life, the Caribbean flavors and ingredients Portes grew up with are still present, infusing the vegan dishes with plenty of flavor to entice family and other folks to give healthy vegan eating a satisfying try.

Before there was a Papaya King, before there was a Gray’s Papaya, there was Boulevard Drinks, located in the heart of Journal Square for nearly 70 years. The grilled hot dogs and classic fruity drinks have not lost their allure with time – in fact, quite the opposite.

Café Esme has a lovely range of espressos, coffees, fresh-squeezed juices, pastries, homemade crepes, sandwiches, and soups. Our favorite specialty coffee drinks include the Rose and the Lavender Lattes and the Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.

Gardens throughout Jersey City are in beautiful bloom, which reminds us to shout out 14th Street Garden Center. This family-run business has been in operation for 26 years and while it is a local gem, it may also be a hidden one for newer residents.

Kris and Dan, the lovely couple behind downtown’s Latham House, have a new family-run restaurant in JC. Inspired by their daughter, her namesake restaurant recently opened at 4th Path Place in Journal Square, where PJ Ryan’s used to be.

Kris and Dan, the lovely couple behind downtown’s Latham House, have a new family-run restaurant in JC. Inspired by their daughter, her namesake restaurant recently opened at 4th Path Place in Journal Square, where PJ Ryan’s used to be.

It’s here! Milk & Cream Cereal Bar opened May 28 on 175 Newark Ave., the first-ever franchise of the original downtown NYC shop (157 Mott St). Business has been non-stop, with a steady stream of customers lining up social-distance style to savor the super sweet concoctions.

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. That is the meaningful mantra behind Vibez Juice Bar and Vegan Café, located at 82 Hutton Street. Here you will find flavorful vegan soul food, fresh feel-good juices, shakes, smoothies, and shots organically prepared with your physical and mental well-being in mind.

ITA Italian Kitchen opened in March at 682 Bergen Ave, to a highly receptive McGinley/JSQ neighborhood. Chef Dylan Golden brings his NYC experience (Wallsé, Upland, High Street on Hudson) and an inspired culinary vision that takes cues from the best of both old school and modern Italian cuisine.

As we are sure you know, there are many Jersey City residents creating, donating, and selling homemade face masks and coverings. We are here to thank you all and briefly highlight three of them –women who join the many female entrepreneurs in Jersey City and beyond who are devoting their time and talent to this initiative.

Another beloved NYC restaurant has expanded to our shore, in the retail space at the base of Portside Towers to be exact. BobWhite Counter is now open for pickup and delivery with a limited menu.

The owners made the decision to open this April so that residents could have a walkable option to stock up on produce, grocery essentials, Italian cheeses, meats (prepared by the in-house butcher), sandwiches, fresh semolina and stuffed breads, desserts, and an assortment of delicious and cold prepared food to go.