An awesome and informal group, Hudson Pickleball are informal ambassadors of the game and have set up game times at the courts at 64 Harrison St in Hoboken. There are organized games and tournaments, open times and lessons, and even mom pickleball sessions!

Acai Ya Later has a great selection of all things fruity and sweet for fruit lovers like us. Their acai bowls are very sweet and refreshing and their fruit looks and tastes fresh and cleansing. They also have great options and variety in their fruit, bowls, and drizzles.

So many great traditions abound. The NYC Halloween Parade, Pet and Kid Halloween Costume contests throughout JC…and one more tradition that is on its third year of being and already our favorite, for the sheer scope of the talent and creativity involved.

They serve Starbucks Coffee and make the range of barista-style drinks. They have a full range of healthy and freshly made juices, smoothies and bowls. They have paninis, salads, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and quesadillas, burritos and huevos rancheros.

Fall is here, finally! This season is all about wonderful weekend day trips to pumpkin patches and nice hikes and fresh apple cider and planting mums and all of that. All here for that but let us please big up our favorite weekend day trip in the fall, which is to the majestic Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton.

The team built out a beautiful airy space to encourage tranquility and calm for your pets when they visit, and that is well in line with their progressive style of veterinary care. The team focuses on diagnostic services, preventative care and integrative therapy including personalized treatment plans to help your furry pals live their best lives.

We have been patiently waiting for the second outpost of Brooklyn’s beloved Nurish to open in Bergen-Lafayette. Located on Communipaw Ave, it is now fully operational after a soft opening in August. Nurish is such a great addition to Jersey City – please check them out!

Cavany Foods and Market is now open! Located at 235 Grand St. in a coveted corner spot, the Café, Grocer, and meal delivery service is spacious and comfortable. The Café serves coffees, bubble teas, and breakfast treats from Balthazar Bakery.

We love the All-Day Brunch menu at Gussy’s which recently opened in the Village. We also love the space itself. It is sunny and spacious and includes a long window counter perfect for perching with your coffee and/or meal and looking out at all the action on Newark Ave.

One of the many things that make Jersey City so special is the number of family-owned and operated small businesses that are still here and are always such a pleasure to support. Flor y Café, the Puerto Rican mother-and-daughter-owned florist and café on Central Ave. in the Heights is one such business!

Rudo Plants and Home is a delightful plant store on Palisade Ave. in the Heights. The cosy shop has a surprisingly large selection of well-tended to house plants, including many hanging plants that will work beautifully hanging by hook or ceiling near your windows.

Froth on Franklin Coffee and Espresso Bar has been in the Heights since 2017 and they just keep getting better and better. They have settled into a nice routine of regularly winning friendly online debates about who has the best hot or iced coffee or latte in town.

Modern Ukrainian cuisine is here in Jersey City! Located inside of Paulus Hook’s Hudson Green Market, the dishes at Ukrainian Hata (“hata” being the Russian idiom for “house”) are modern interpretations of classic Ukrainian dishes.

Muteki Ramen is a fabulous Japanese noodle shop that just opened its second location. The first locale opened in Hoboken in 2020 and now JC is home to restaurant no. 2. They are located in Paulus Hook in the former home of Pianist Envy Piano Bar. The sexy red interior of the space remains and what is new is the unbelievable flavors.

We needed a good Greek restaurant in JC and now we have one. Located on Newark Ave’s Pedestrian Plaza, Ela is authentically good because it is authentically GREEK. You will find all the traditional Greek dishes here (Moussaka, Souvlaki, Spanakopita etc.) and desserts (Baklava, Walnut Cake, etc.).