LifeCap Farms is a new sustainable urban mushroom farm based out of Jersey City, NJ. LifeCap is passionate about providing local, organic, gourmet mushrooms and mushroom-based products to the community.…
Evelyn Ibarra
Evelyn Ibarra
View all my storiesEvelyn is a born and raised Jersey Girl and is a local influencer (@thefoundrygirljc) in Jersey City. She has a degree in marketing and business from Syracuse University, and currently works freelancing in social media. She has lived in both Hoboken and Jersey City and is very committed to supporting local businesses and being a local resource to all her friends and neighbors. She is an animal lover and claims to know more animals in Jersey City than people (really!). When she is not freelancing, she can be found hanging out with friends at local spots in Bergen-Lafayette and attending social and networking events in Jersey City and Hoboken.
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New Luxury Dessert Shop Opening in Bergen-Lafayette
A new luxury dessert shop will be coming soon to the burgeoning Jersey City neighborhood of Bergen-Lafayette, called Bon Vivant. Bon Vivant is a luxury boutique for miniature cakes and…
All About this Hidden Gem Breakfast + Lunch Spot in JC: Martha’s
Martha’s is the hidden gem to check out for delicious breakfast and lunch in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, located at 308 Pacific Avenue. This neighborhood cornerstone serves homestyle…
Dive Bars in Hoboken + Jersey City for a Low-Key Night
When patrons think of a dive bar, they think of a friendly neighborhood watering hole with a no-frills drink menu and standard pub fare. Hoboken + Jersey City are home…
Clean Green Jersey: A Mission to Clean Up the Community
Clean Green Jersey is an organization that was formed in September 2020 by Jersey City resident Karam Thapar, with the mission to see a cleaner and greener New Jersey for…
Nûrish Brooklyn Opening in Bergen-Lafayette
Over the past few years, the hidden gem of the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood has continued to grow in popularity, with a variety of different restaurant and retail locations slated to open…
Baonanas: Jersey City’s Locally-Owned Banana Pudding Dessert Company
When craving dessert or a sweet treat, most people crave ice cream, cake, or cookies. But, sometimes, you want something a little…different. For Jersey City residents, chances are that a…
Everything You Need to Know About Oone Bike Parking in Jersey City
Cyclists of Jersey City, you’ll be glad to know that Jersey City has teamed up with Oonee, a Brooklyn-based company specializing in secure urban bike storage, to implement a municipal…
Babka Bailout x Boomerang Bites Coming to Jersey City Heights
Last year, the Hoboken and Jersey City communities got to know the story of Michal Prevor, the woman behind Babka Bailout. The delectable babkas soon became a staple for many…
The Power Plant Cafe by Boycemode Opening in Jersey City
Recently, we have seen an increase in health and animal-conscious restaurants and cafes opening in Jersey City, as well as a new vegan and vegetarian offerings at existing restaurants. The…
Café Lafayette Opens in BeLa Neighborhood of Jersey City
Over the past year, the hidden gem of Bergen-Lafayette has continued to gain popularity as Jersey City’s newest hot spot, with new buildings popping up and new businesses slated to…
Most people know that Jersey City has a rich history. Tons of events and famous players in U.S. and world history have passed through this Hudson County city for different…