Attention cyclists – It’s almost that time of year again! The 13th Annual Jersey City Ward Tour is happening on Sunday June 2. Join approximately 3,000 other cyclists on this iconic 15-mile tour through all of Jersey City’s 6 wards.

Not to be confused with Smorgasburg, mind you. In 2021 the enormous open-air food market came to the Exchange Place Waterfront and brought Smorgasbar with them. While they are not coming back to JC, you can still find them in NYC.

A beautiful new restaurant with an impressive pedigree is open in Bergen-Lafayette at the base of the Starling residential building. The Roxy is the passion project of three industry pros.

Congratulations to SNAP Fitness on their brand-new location in Jersey City, at the base of the Oasis Condominium building on Brunswick St. The gym has top-tier fitness equipment separated into areas.

Have you checked out the new Coles St. Market? Located downtown within Coles St. Park (Coles and 15th St.), this weekly market debuted last month and we are pleased to report what a fine addition it is to the Jersey City Pop Ups and Farmers Markets.

The world of sailing – yachts, private clubs, etc. - conjures an air of rarefied exclusivity. Right? Not so fast, explains Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh of the Manhattan Yacht Club which is based right here in Jersey City and open to all; “Everyone has salt water in their blood.

Attention mozzarella purists – April is your month. April 28, to be exact. Head to Hoboken for the 12th Annual Mutz Festival. The festivities will take place under the 14th St. Viaduct from 12pm – 5pm for VIP ticket holders and 1pm-5pm for all others.

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.

Moore’s Lounge has brought so much jazz and joy to Jersey City for over 5 decades, and now they need our help. Located at 189 Monticello, Moore’s has been a huge part of the local community for so long. Under the creative leadership of world-class jazz drummer Winand Harper.

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.