In 2001, Surf Taco first opened the doors of its Point Pleasant location — and eight locations, a Zagat’s rating, the addition of a full bar in Jackson, and a…
Jennifer Tripucka
Jennifer Tripucka
View all my storiesJen is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HobokenGirl.com. With deep entrepreneurial roots in Hudson County — as her grandparents owned textile businesses on Tonnelle Ave in North Bergen dating back to the 50s — she started the site as a Hoboken resident in 2012 to discover the amazing things happening in the area. She's a former digital editor at Conde Nast, and in a 'prior life' — was school counselor in a North Jersey elementary school. She can usually be found shopping at local boutiques, eating an Insta-worthy meal, walking her two pups, or watching Bravo TV and ordering takeout with her husband.
My Stories
10 Unique Hoboken + Jersey City Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow ASAP
Living in Hoboken and Jersey City, we know that the social media landscape has been quite oversaturated by accounts in the last few years — from everything ranging from food…
How to Register to Vote in the 2017 {Hoboken + New Jersey} Elections
Hard to believe, but it’s that time again — election season! If you’re like us, this one really snuck up {probably because the last election was the big one –…
Aaraa Accessories to Close Hoboken Storefront in October
As most Hoboken residents know, it’s our neighbors and unique spots in town that make it such a special place — from the waterfront all the way back to Harrison…
Hoboken Girl of the Week: Jenna Firshein {of Growing in Jersey City}
When it comes to Jersey City happenings, there’s a blog that we enjoy perusing and checking out on Instagram — Growing in Jersey City — sharing the stories of our…
The Fall #HobokenFitContest is Happening — Join Our 30-Day Body Transformation Program
Summer was fun, but soon it’ll be Thanksgiving {you know it’s true}. And to avoid the holiday weight gain before it starts, our #HobokenFitContest is back by popular demand! We host…
Join our #HobokenGirlHelps team as we serve food to the homeless on Monday, September 25th in the evening from 6PM-9:30PM. You can sign up here to secure your spot {if…
We made it to the beach — sans the traffic on the GSP South, of course. And because it was so much fun, we’re doing a flashback to last week when…
How to Help Houston After Hurricane Harvey {from Hoboken + Jersey City}
Although for some of us Hurricane Sandy seems like a distant & bad memory, it’s hard not to forget the horrific mess it created in Hoboken and its surrounding areas…
It’s the hottest time of the year, and we’re not just talking about temps — we’re talking about real estate. Our friends at Boutique Realty are sharing the scoop on…
While we’re waiting for Surf Taco to join the ranks of Hoboken food locales, O’Bagel has quite the taco treat: a Taco Pop-Up Shop! More recently well-known for his 30-pound…
5 Tips for Safe Jogging {According to an FBI Defensive Techniques Instructor}
One of the things we love most about Hoboken and Jersey City is the access to the waterfront. And if you’re a runner, you probably relish in having the Hudson…