Believe it or not, shopping is already underway for the 2022 holiday season — and there’s no place like small businesses to find gifts for your loved ones. With so many local spots to choose from, we definitely recommend this family-owned business for all your eyewear needs. Eyeshapes Hoboken, located at 259 1st Street in Hoboken, is an optometric office that provides excellent eye health care and houses a large selection of designer frames (aka, the perfect stocking stuffers). Keep reading to learn how to schedule a year-end appointment + find out about the holiday deal for Hoboken Girl readers.
High-Quality Service + Designer Frames
Eyeshapes Hoboken is considered a one-stop-shop for all eyewear and optometry needs. The boutique has a large selection of collections — some are designers you’ve never heard of, while others are world-renowned designers such as Tom Ford, Dior, Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Nike Eyewear, Gucci, and more.
Buying frames for a holiday gift is a big commitment, but Dr. Kansky told Hoboken Girl, “We offer great eyewear from designers you know, and some you’ve never heard of. But don’t worry, if you get them from Eyeshapes Hoboken, it’s cool before everyone else knows it is.”
Along with treating your loved ones (or yourself) for the holidays, the doctors at Eyeshapes recommend regular eye + vision examinations, as it’s an important step in preventive health care. Be sure to get in before the end of the year, as most eye and vision problems don’t have any obvious signs or symptoms so you could be unaware that problems exist. At Eyeshapes Hoboken, the team can diagnose and manage many eye health issues including eye allergies, red eyes, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis, and more. Plus, gathering for the holidays is a great time to ensure the people you love are taking care of themselves.
About Eyeshapes Hoboken
Drs. Randy Kansky and Beverly Hochstadt-Kansky met in 1980 while studying optometry at The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. Several years after graduating, they came to Hoboken and started their business. By offering personal care and friendly, professional service, the practice grew quickly. The team’s quality care; state-of-the-art equipment; large optical boutique; and friendly, knowledgeable staff has made Eyeshapes Hoboken a noteworthy optometric office in town.
Drs. Randy Kansky and Beverly Hochstadt-Kansky
Don’t forget to mention Hoboken Girl to receive 30% off one pair of eyeglasses (frames + lenses) this holiday season.
Eyeshapes Hoboken is located at 259 1st Street in Hoboken. Call 201-653-2020 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment before the end of the year..
OrGovia: A New Chilean-Puerto Rican Fusion Restaurant in Hoboken
A new restaurant has been added to Hoboken’s extensive food scene. OrGovia is a Chilean-Puerto Rican fusion restaurant located at 1119 Jefferson Street. The culinary team's head chef combines ingredients from one part of the world with spices from another to create bold and unexpected flavors. This new spot is the only place where diners can find alcapurria bites and tostones waffle fries in Hoboken. Read on to learn more about OrGovia in Hoboken and its Caribbean-fusion menu items.
About OrGovia
OrGovia is located at 1119 Jefferson Street in Hoboken. Owner and Head Chef Jordan Ortiz shared with The Hoboken Girl that he is half Chilean and half Puerto Rican. The name ‘OrGovia’ is a blend of Ortiz, his father’s last name, and Segovia, his mother’s maiden name. Since his food creations are a fusion of his two cultures, the name OrGovia seemed fitting.
Jordan also shared that he always had a passion for cooking. After the pandemic in 2020, he decided to start cooking at pop-up events in Jersey City. He hosted ‘OrGovia Fridays’ at Blends Cafe and had pop-ups at Garden State of Mind. His innovative menu items gained popularity over the next few years and Jordan opened his first restaurant, OrGovia, on January 1st, 2025.
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The Menu
OrGovia serves traditional Puerto Rican street food like alcapurria bites, which are fritters made from root vegetables and stuffed with savory chicken or ground beef, and mini empanadas filled with chicken, beef, or vegetables. These items are served with pebre, a Chilean salsa made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and garlic.
Also on the menu are the signature crispy chicken sandwich and the Banngin’ Burger, a double-smash cheeseburger topped with grilled onions, and secret sauce. These items are served with a choice of tostones waffle fries, made from green plantains, yuca (cassava) bites, or crinkle-cut french fries.
Other menu items include chicken tenders, hot dogs, and crispy mozzarella cakes. Jordan shared with HG that in the future he would like to expand the menu to include more traditional Puerto Rican dishes like pernil (roasted pork), pasteles (root vegetable patties), and mofongo (fried plantains mashed with garlic). His main goal at OrGovia is to “make hungry people happy.”
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Hours of Operation
OrGovia is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 5PM, and closed on Mondays. Follow OrGovia on Instagram for updates.
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