Plant Base recently opened on Pacific Avenue in Jersey City and has already started to make a name for itself. Owners Andy Hertz and Dhruva Latorre wanted to provide a community space in Bergen-Lafayette, one of the several Jersey City neighborhoods that are often overlooked when it comes to providing resources and plant-based food options […]
14 Food Spots to Visit Outside of Downtown
Jersey City is bigger than Downtown, and there are hundreds of restaurants and shops that are worth your money and time. Some of the best food and drinks are out there, waiting for you to try them out. Here are our top 15 picks for food spots outside of Downtown Jersey City. Corto – Heights […]
Carolyn’s Soul Food
A few weeks ago, the team and I decided to take a lunch trip to Carolyn’s Soul Food on 76 Orient Ave right here in Jersey City! Needless to say, the food was delicious and we needed to share it with anyone who may not know about it. There are so many options to choose from […]
Let’s Explore: Bergen-Lafayette
Where is Bergen-Lafayette? Bergen-Lafayette is the amoeba of Jersey City neighborhoods. As its name implies, it’s a collection of blocks with a zig-zagging border that sits southwest of Downtown and overlaps with Greenville to the south, Lincoln Park/West Bergen to the west and McGinley Square to the north. It includes Bergen, Beacon, Bergen Hill, Communipaw, […]
New City Kids
“New City Kids provides teen leadership development and performing arts opportunities to at-risk, low-income children and teenagers in Jersey City. New City Kids mission is “Loving kids for change to create a community of academic, leadership, musical, and spiritual development.” New City Kids is a safe place for children to come after school, do their […]
Chiko’s Deli and Grocery
Whenever I have friends in the neighborhood looking to eat after hanging at Liberty State Park, I tell them to meet me at Chiko’s. Looking at the signage outside it’s advertised as a deli and grocery, but upon entering there’s clearly a lot more going on here. It’s a neighborhood hub where I’ve made good […]
Berry Lane Park
When asked what my favorite hangout spots are in Jersey City my answer is always one of the many beautiful parks. When mini-chicpea and I want a quiet afternoon, we go to Van Vorst (post coming soon), when we want more action and play options we go to Hamilton Park, when we want to go […]
A day at PS 22
A few weeks ago, at a local restaurant I ran into friend Joel (aka NemoBeatz) and he told me all about his experience as Principal for the day at Public School #22. He wouldn’t stop raving about Oscar (the real principal) and about all the students so I forced Joel to put me in touch […]
Pacific Flea 2.0
Ever since my last Pacific Flea post, I’ve been counting the days till spring for it to re-open. My favorite activity is hitting up local markets…. there is fun for everyone; shopping, food, music. It’s the best!! Well this year the team behind the Pacific Flea; Joel, Brittany and owner of this establishment Stewart took […]