caffeine please Steven Spielberg’s 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can saw Leonardo DiCaprio as a doctor, a lawyer, and a pilot, all at the age of 17 years old. A new coffee cart in Hoboken bears almost the same name and plans to give commuters and passersby the same buzzing energy as Frank Abagnale Jr. — without all the con artistry, of course. Caf Me If You Can is the latest caffeine cart to arrive on the Hoboken waterfront, which officially parked on Sinatra Drive earlier this week. The Hoboken Girl stopped by for a little mid-morning pick-me-up and chatted with the Jersey City resid ..read more

news Earlier this year, we reported that Faubourg, a popular French brasserie in Montclair, is making its way to Weehawken. Yet another Montclair restaurant is entering the Hudson County food scene, this time in the Newport Area of Jersey City. Efi’s Gyro, a casual Greek spot on Bloomfield Avenue, is opening its second location at 171 River Drive in a new residential building and is slated to open this summer. Keep reading to learn more about Efi’s Gyro and its upcoming Jersey City location. ^ Efi’s Gyro’s Montclair location  Efi’s Comes to Jersey City  Per a press release, E ..read more

Updates Rumors had been swirling that Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a small local chain of dumpling fast-casual restaurants, had closed. The shop was closed up, and hadn’t been open, according to passersby. The Hoboken Girl team was finally able to contact the owners on May 7th, who shared the official update: the Brooklyn Dumpling Shop space has closed on Washington Street. The Space Over four years ago, there was a fire in the restaurant Dili Junction, and since then, the mid-Washington Street fast-casual spot had been closed. In 2022, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop announced it was coming to the Mile ..read more

people Meet Tal Winter — a Hoboken resident and the chef behind SHISHI Weekend Goodies, a baked goods delivery service. Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, Tal and his wife Kim moved to the Mile Square a few years ago and found themselves craving the baked goods and other things they would buy on weekends, specifically Fridays, in Tel Aviv. Enter SHISHI — which serves up specialty challahs, dips, and vegan treats to Hoboken and Jersey City locals. The Hoboken Girl had the chance to chat with Tal and learn about his growing business. Read on for more about SHISHI Goodies and the man behind it ..read more

Food + Drink Sandwiches can be a work of art, and one Jersey City resident is taking this artistry to a new level. Chris Gennone, perhaps better known as @betweentwoslicesjc on Instagram, has taken sandwich-making by storm with his monthly pop-up sales. The Hoboken Girl had a chance to connect with Chris to learn more about how his love for sandwiches turned into a business venture and what to expect from his culinary creations. Read on to learn more about Chris and the Between Two Slices Monthly Sandwich Club in Jersey City. Photo Credit: Chris Gennone Getting Started The formula of two pi ..read more

Local Fun With warmer weather in the forecast, more locals are taking to the Hoboken riverfront to soak up the sun. The boardwalk along the Hudson River stretches from Jersey City to Weehawken and beyond, providing bikers, walkers, joggers, and more with plenty of space to explore. When they’re tired of moving, there are plenty of spaces to sit back, relax, enjoy a bite, or meet up with friends along the water. Beyond summer, there is a ton to explore along the water all year round. Read more to learn about the Hoboken waterfront and all the places to explore. History of the Riverfront Hobo ..read more

news Earlier this year, The Hoboken Girl reported on the closure of the uptown Hoboken coffee shop City of Saints. At the time, it was unknown what would take over the business’s space at 1320 Bloomfield Street. Now we know that a coffee shop called Kooche Kafe will take over the space. Read on for what we know about Kooche Kafe coming to Hoboken, New Jersey. About Kooche Kafe According to owner Babak Moghaddam, the cafe will serve coffee and pastries. “Koocheh means narrow or alley in Farsi,” he said. “We hope to be up and running by the end of May.” The cafe will certainly fill the void l ..read more

experiences Picture this: You’re dining in one of the oldest bakeries in Hoboken, next to its coal-fired oven, with its owners creating a delectable meal for you, all using coal to heat and prepare your food.  Dom’s Bakery has always been something of a Hoboken institution. Tucked away on 506 Grand Street, it was most famous for shipping special deliveries to Frank Sinatra in his California residence. It was that good. In January 2023, Dom’s permanently closed its Mile Square doors, leaving many Hoboken residents devastated and wondering what would take the iconic bakery’s place. L ..read more

happenings In July 2021, the founders of America’s largest open-air food market, Smorgasburg, announced their venture to a permanent location in Jersey City in the former Lutze location. Along with that came Smorgasbar, a beer garden with a full bar that serves up beers on tap and frozen drinks, among other options. While Smorgasburg is not returning to Jersey City again this year, Smorgasbar will return to 3 Second Street on Thursday, May 2nd. Read on for more about Smorgasbar in Jersey City ahead of its 2024 opening. Photo Credit: Smorgasbar About Smorgasbar + The 2024 Opening Date We got ..read more

local fun Summer is just around the corner here in Hoboken and there are so many local happenings to look forward to over the next few months as we welcome the month of May — from the Spring Arts + Music Festival and the St. Ann Italian Festival to farmers markets and more. Another tell-tale sign that summer is almost here is that Pier 13, located at 1301 Sinatra Drive North in Hoboken, has announced that it is open for the 2024 season as of Sunday, April 28th. Read on for what we know about Pier 13’s 2023 season in Hoboken, New Jersey. Pier 13 2024           ..read more