Francesca Cocchi

Italian bakery cases can be a simultaneously mouth-watering and overwhelming sight. They’re filled with an assortment of elaborate pastries, colorful cookies, and decadent cakes, many with hard-to-pronounce names. Of course,…

It’s easy to get bogged down with finding the perfect gifts this time of year, but sometimes a thoughtful card says it all. Humorous greetings and handmade designs show appreciation…

Fall is in full swing and pumpkin season is here. Now that temperatures are actually dropping, local coffee shops are getting in on the craze. Stop by one of these…

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also quite arguably the tastiest. Ron Swanson from Parks & Recreation was on to something when he deemed his…

Last year was a big year for the humble fried chicken sandwich. Popeyes added one to its menu this past summer and sold out in two weeks, sparking a viral…

In case you haven’t heard, it’s cool to eat in Hudson County. New restaurants are receiving glowing national reviews, local chefs are winning awards, and outrageous dishes are inspiring viral…

Libraries offer a lot more than books these days — they’re important community centers with fun, educational resources for residents of all ages. And in Hoboken, that’s no exception. We…

It might seem like every stoop and storefront in Hudson County is decked out for Halloween this month, but some are dressing up for a completely different occasion: Day of…

This summer a new kind of business arrived in Hoboken, transforming 650 Newark Street into a studio dedicated to a rare artistic medium: neon. Inside, artisans with decades of experience…

With hundreds of bars and restaurants in the Mile Square alone, Hudson County is a food lover’s paradise. But you don’t just have to settle for a dinner reservation —…

It’s a random Friday during the summer, and you’ve got the green light to book it out of the office at 1:00PM or skip work altogether. Don’t be too quick…

Don’t be too quick to overlook this quaint beach town for its rowdier southern neighbor, Belmar. With a beautiful boardwalk, charming inns, and several brand-new local businesses, Avon-by-the-Sea is the…