06
Jun
2013

Hudson Farmers Market

categories: Farm stands & farmer's markets, Jersey City Heights, Neighborhood, Outdoor Fun!, Specialty Markets

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Hudson Farmers Market, located at 3437 John F. Kennedy Blvd. is open daily year-round, unlike the once-a-week markets we have during this season in different pockets of Jersey City.

Hudson has a decent variety of ripe in-season fruits and vegetables for purchase. However, I was here because I wanted to grow my own. I picked up a basil plant, a roma plum tomato plant, and a banana pepper plant. That was pretty much all I could carry traveling home by foot.

There’s an extensive array of plants to choose from, so it was hard choosing just three, but I’ll be back there soon to get some of the exotic flowers I spotted for my garden!

The people are helpful if you ask for help (and leave you to wander if you don’t), the prices are inexpensive, and the choices are endless.

Here I am attempting to plant. Let’s hope these babies grow!

JCG

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05
Jun
2013

Iron Monkey

categories: Bars, Financial District, Restaurants, Rooftop

After a few freezing cold rainy days, it was finally decent in Jersey City. Dinner on the roof was in order! Iron Monkey, though it does not have the most spectacular view (partial, but includes the Freedom Tower), still has a great roof in terms of ambiance and friendly service. The food is always above par when it comes to standard bar fare, and this bar has over 300 beers—37 of which are on tap—not to mention everything’s reasonably priced.

My date and I started with the homemade crabmeat dumplings, a must-try. A party in your mouth with delicious soy-ginger dipping sauce, served over mixed greens for some balance.

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04
Jun
2013

Health & Wellness Deals

categories: Beauty & Fitness Deals, Beauty & Maintenance, Gym & Fitness, Health, Italian, Mexican

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Now that the unofficial summer season has kicked in, it’s high time we get ourselves looking pretty. Here are local deals for all of you Jersey City rezzies this week. That’s right: I do the research so you don’t have to.

Newport Swim & Fitness (Newport) is offering a two-week gym membership and a personal training session for $39. Details here.

Regenesis Healing and Wellness Medi-Spa (Historic Downtown) is offering half-off for a massage or a couples’ massage. Buy here.

Bally’s (Journal Square)  is offering a 1-month gym membership and four personal training sessions for $29. Additional info here.

Hoboken Wellness Spa (Hoboken) is giving discounts on certain face and body treatments. More info here.

Diva Spa Esthetic Center (North Bergen) is offering deals on its spa packages. Details here.

 

Tweet me and let me know what I’ve missed @jerseycitygia and email me @jerseycitygia@gmail.com if you’d like me to write about your local business.

JCG

 

03
Jun
2013

2 Boys Laundromat

categories: Beauty & Maintenance, Jersey City Heights, Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services

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My go-to spot for all of my laundry needs is 2 Boys Laundromat. I started going there because of its convenient location, but I really like their services. Basically, I drop off my laundry in the morning and pick it up after work folded, pretty and fresh. I only just realized they offer pick-up and drop-off services (laundry done within 24 hours). That would seem kind of lazy for me as they are a block away, but I would consider it if I had way too much to carry and no help. (Available all day; call 201-984-2643.) They service all of Hudson County and offer dry-cleaning too, though they outsource it so it may take a few days longer.

I love this particular line of their site:  “We are committed to bring unique, reliable, stress free weekly or bi-weekly laundry services to your doorstep. As a result, we are dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle balance by removing laundry from your to do list.” They even guarantee you will have at least 3 hours of more free time by using their services.

Felix, a.k.a. the Panty Man (my nickname), only employs the best. When something does go awry, Felix is quick to help out (besides the discalimer that they are not responsible for lost or damaged clothing)

Location: 85 Reservoir Ave. (corner of Lineau)

Hours: M-F 7:30am to 9pm; SAT: 7am to 9pm SUN: 7am to 7pm (Last wash M-S is 7:45pm)

JCG

01
Jun
2013

Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic is TODAY!

categories: Events, Liberty State Park, Parks & Recreation, The Waterfront

 

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Today, Jersey City welcomes its sixth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, a highlight of the social season here for many. This year, proceeds are going towards the reconstruction of Liberty State Park, where it is held.

“This event at Liberty State Park is a prime example of Governor Christie’s commitment to rebuilding our state after Sandy and to have our parks, natural areas and the shore areas open for business during the upcoming summer tourism season,” said Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin. “We welcome Veuve Clicquot to Liberty State Park and thank them for being a partner in helping us to showcase this recovery effort.” (Source: NJ.com)

Toast to the kickoff of the summer season by watching the polo match and sipping on Veuve Clicquot from one of the many champagne bars. NYC food trucks will also be on site. The best part by far, though, is the people-watching; this event has an impressive celebrity turnout year after year.

Must be 21+ to attend and tickets must be pre-purchased. The event is sold out, however...there are ways around that.

As the Park continues to promote green-living, no parking is provided onsite. Instead guests must arrive via ferry (from Manhattan) or via the Light Rail (Hudson-Bergen Line).

Cheers!
JCG

 

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