As we roll into a new work week ahead, many of us have gotten into a groove when it comes to working from home. We’ve got accustomed to our four-legged co-workers, many of whom like to distract us from our work simply by being, well, adorable. Now that it’s officially Monday, yet again, we’ve got a new batch of furry co-workers that we’d like for you to meet. Check out these local pets who have been keeping their humans company while they are {still} working from home {and check back every Monday for some new furry faces — please submit your pets with a blurb about them to [email protected]}:
Samantha + Nugget
“Real hard day WFH,” Samantha shares.
Danielle + Winston
“Winston never misses a chance to sunbathe {just like his Mom} + follows the sunspots around the apartment. When he’s not tanning, he’s hard at work on his laptop,” Danielle says.
Lara + Sammy
“He is my ‘co-worker’ Sammy. He looks like he was told he has the video conference,” Lara shares.
Samantha, Socks, + George
“Socks and George are very busy during this WFH time,” Samantha says.
Christina + Ernie
“My co-worker refuses to comply with social distancing rules,” Christina tells us.
See More: More Adorable Local Pets Keeping Their Humans Company While Working from Home
Jessica + Peanut
“My best co-worker, Peanut, working late in bed,” Jessica says.
Megan + Sofia
“Sofia, my new assistant,” Megan shares.
Meaghan + Mariah
“Mariah is my rescue bunny and she is not only a great work buddy but also keeps me company during my at-home workouts – the takes over the mat,” Meaghan says.
Gina + Beta
“Beta is not too thrilled with staying inside,” Gina shares.
Jenna + Penelope
“This is my furry coworker Penelope,” Jenna says.
Jennifer + Bertie
“This is Bertie, my WFH-coworker, he’s providing excellent IT support during this crisis. ‘Did you try switching it off? Did you try barking at it?‘ He’s very much enjoying having the humans at home, although I think we are disrupting his nap schedule,” Jennifer shares.
Jennifer + Maddie
“This is Maddie the Bernadoodle,” Jennifer says.
Lindsay + Bodie
“Here is Bodie helping me WFH. He gets paid overtime in cookies for being a ‘floof-nancial’ advisor with me,” Lindsay tells us.
Read More: 50 Things to Do at Home So You’re Never Bored
Danielle + Calvin
“One week in and Calvin is already sleeping on the job,” Danielle says.
Kristin + Cooper
“Cooper Block falling asleep while WFH,” Kristin shares.
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Best of Hoboken + Jersey City 2024 — Winners ANNOUNCED!
Drumroll, please! It's finally here — we now have the winners for the Best of Hoboken and Jersey City 2024 Awards. After weeks of our readers voting and local businesses working hard for your support, we have finally closed the polls and have tallied the votes to see who has won the title — and of course the bragging rights — of being the “best” in town.
FYI - we do not pick winners or nominees, the winners are chosen by voting over the course of two weeks by our audience, and nominees are the same — nominated fully by our readers and audience. If you don't see a category you think should be on here, please click here to fill out our form to suggest future categories. We cannot guarantee inclusion, but we truly appreciate your suggestions and our team will take them into consideration for 2025.
Winners – please note: an email will be going out with your virtual decal + link to use plus instructions on how to obtain your physical decal in the new year. Please email [email protected] so we have your most up-to-date mailing address.
Thank you and congratulations to all who were nominated.
Best Accessories Boutique: Brooke + Bel
Best Acupuncture Practice: Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture
Best Art Gallery: Barsky Art Gallery & Design Advisory
Best Avocado Toast: Alessio’s Cafe
Best Bagel: O’Bagel
Best Bar: 8th Street Tavern
Best Barbershop: Markdaniel Barbershop
Best Beer Selection: Cork City Pub
Best Blow Out: Salon Gatto
Best Botox/Fillers: Studio 17 Cosmetics & Wellness
Best Breakfast Sandwich: Alessio’s Cafe
Best Breakout Hoboken Business 2024: Angelo Seafood Market
Best Brunch: Anthony David's
Best Burger: Onieal's
Best BYOB Spot: Otto Strada
Best Chicken Parm: Margherita's
Best Chiropractor: Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture
Best Clothing Boutique: Brooke + Bel
Best Cocktails: Dear Maud
Best Coffee Shop: The Hive
Best Community Event: Saint Ann's Italian Festival
Best Cookie: Baking Mama
Best Date Night Spot: Flour
Best Daycare: Cresthill Academy Child Daycare and Preschool
Best Deli: Vito’s & Son Italian Deli
Best Delivery Restaurant: Karma Kafe
Best Dentist: Dental Associates of Hoboken
Best Dermatologist: Schweiger Dermatology
Best Dessert Shop: KikiLu Gelato
Best DIY Experience: Hudson Table
Best Dog Walker: Trust Tails Pet Care
Best Espresso Martini: Belo Bar & Kitchen
Best Eyebrow Spot: Mystique Beauty 2
Best Facial: Skin by EC
Best Fitness Studio: The DRIP Fitness
Best Floral Design: Hudson Flowers
Best Food Truck: Merry Hot Cocoa
Best Fries: Elysian Cafe
Best Gift Shop: Washington General Store
Best Gluten-Free Menu: The Brick
Best Hair Salon: Salon Gatto
Best Hangover Food: Mr. Wrap’s
Best Healthy Food Spot: Alfalfa
Best Hidden Gem: Terrace by Alessio's
Best Home Decor: Washington General Store
Best Home Organizer: Sorted by Snow
Best Kids’ Activity: The Inner Athlete
Best Kids’ Boutique: Hoboken Clique
Best Lashes: Skin by EC
Best Liquor/Beer Store: Sparrow Wine & Liquor Co.
Best Local Maker/Artisan: Noun New York
Best Local Performer: 3 Dollars
Best Mac n Cheese: Zack’s Oak Bar + Restaurant
Best Makeup: Graceful Skin + Body Spa
Best Margarita: Orale Mexican Kitchen
Best Massage: Moonlight Spa
Best Mutz: Fiore’s House of Quality
Best Nail Spot: Modern Nails & Spa
Best New Dinner Spot: Antique At 112
Best Nutritionist: Diana Orchant Nutrition
Best Outdoor Dining Set-Up: Elysian Cafe
Best Pasta: Otto Strada
Best Personal Trainer: Ken Pilates
Best Pet Groomer: Erica Li
Best Pet Shop: Cornerstone Pets
Best Photographer: Marie Papp Photography
Best Physical Therapist: Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture
Best Pilates Studio: Elevate Pilates
Best Pizza: Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza
Best Plant Shop: SOHO Flower and Garden
Best Restaurant: Otto Strada
Best Restaurant with a View: Blue Eyes Restaurant
Best Seafood: Stingray Lounge
Best Sports Bar: Black Bear Hoboken Bar & Grill
Best Spot for a Late Night Snack: Tony Boloney's
Best Spot for Visitors: Antique Bar & Bakery
Best Spray Tan: BlushTan Hoboken
Best Steak: Dino + Harry’s Steakhouse
Best Stroller-Friendly Restaurant: The Hoboken Biergarten
Best Sushi: Okinawa Sushi & Grill
Best Sustainable Business: Bounce Mkt
Best Taco: Orale Mexican Kitchen
Best Therapist: Anchor Therapy, LLC
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Menu: Alfalfa
Best Wedding Business: The Hudson Cakery
Best WFH Spot: bwè kafe
Best Wine Bar: Grand Vin
Best Wings: Carpe Diem
Best Woman-Owned Business: Salon Gatto
Best Yoga Studio: YogaRenew
Noteworthy Non-Profit: Hoboken Historical Museum
Best Accessories Boutique in Jersey City: LoveLocked
Best Acupuncture Practice in Jersey City: Erin Kumpf Acupuncture & Herbs
Best Art Gallery in Jersey City: Deep Space Gallery
Best Avocado Toast in Jersey City: Hybrid Coffee & Kitchen
Best Bagel in Jersey City: Cangiano's Marketplace
Best Bar in Jersey City: dullboy
Best Barbershop in Jersey City: Love Lane Salon
Best Beer Selection in Jersey City: Departed Soles Brewing Company
Best Blow Out in Jersey City: Love Lane Salon
Best Botox / Fillers in Jersey City: Evolve Med Spa
Best Breakfast Sandwich in Jersey City: Scram Bakery
Best Breakout Jersey City Business 2024: Hank Schwartz's Delicatessen
Best Brunch in Jersey City: sam a.m.
Best Burger in Jersey City: Marty's Burgers
Best BYOB Spot in Jersey City: Corto
Best Chicken Parm in Jersey City: Venti Italian Specialties
Best Chiropractor in Jersey City: Dr. Brian P. Corrigan
Best Clothing Boutique in Jersey City: Cranky Angel
Best Cocktails in Jersey City: dullboy
Best Coffee Shop in Jersey City: Treehouse Coffee Shop
Best Community Event in Jersey City: All About Downtown Street Fair
Best Cookie in Jersey City: Bang Cookies
Best Date Night Spot in Jersey City: Jane Doe
Best Daycare in Jersey City: The Brunswick School
Best Deli in Jersey City: Cangiano’s Marketplace
Best Dentist in Jersey City: Modern Family Dentistry
Best Dessert Shop in Jersey City: Dulce De Leche Bakery
Best DIY Experience in Jersey City: Betty’s Ceramic Club
Best Dog Walker in Jersey City: Sofia To The Rescue, LLC
Best Espresso Martini in Jersey City: The Alps
Best Eyebrow Spot in Jersey City: Suite Tee Beauty Studio
Best Facial in Jersey City: Evolve Med Spa
Best Fitness Studio in Jersey City: MEGA JC
Best Floral Design in Jersey City: PLNTD
Best Food Truck in Jersey City: Wisp Express
Best Fries in Jersey City: WÜRSTBAR
Best Gift Shop in Jersey City: LoveLocked
Best Gluten-Free Menu in Jersey City: Busy Bee Organics
Best Hair Salon in Jersey City: Love Lane Salon
Best Hangover Food in Jersey City: Bobwhite Counter
Best Healthy Food Spot in Jersey City: Alfalfa
Best Hidden Gem in Jersey City: Bodega Cards
Best Home Decor in Jersey City: Kanibal & Co.
Best Kids’ Activity in Jersey City: The Little Gym of Jersey City
Best Kids’ Boutique in Jersey City: Hazel Baby & Kids
Best Lashes in Jersey City: The Lash Gallery
Best Liquor/Beer Store in Jersey City: Riverview Wines Jersey City
Best Local Maker/Artisan in Jersey City: Gioielli by Gabriella
Best Local Performer in Jersey City: Mike Buscio
Best Mac n Cheese in Jersey City: Harry's Daughter
Best Makeup Artist in Jersey City: Gabriella Lampone Artistry
Best Margarita in Jersey City: Taqueria Downtown
Best Massage in Jersey City: META Bodywork
Best Mutz in Jersey City: Cangiano’s Marketplace
Best Nail Spot in Jersey City: Sophie's Nail Studio
Best New Dinner Spot in Jersey City: The Roxy
Best Outdoor Dining Set-Up in Jersey City: Corto
Best Pasta in Jersey City: Corto
Best Personal Fitness Trainer in Jersey City: Iron Strong Fitness with Tina Tang
Best Pet Groomer in Jersey City: Grooms by Tash
Best Pet Shop in Jersey City: Hound About Town
Best Photographer in Jersey City: Capacity images
Best Physical Therapist in Jersey City: Liberty Physical Therapy
Best Pilates Studio: MEGA JC
Best Pizza in Jersey City: Razza
Best Plant Shop in Jersey City: PLNTD
Best Restaurant in Jersey City: Corto
Best Restaurant with a View in Jersey City: Battello
Best Seafood in Jersey City: Scale Fish Market
Best Sports Bar in Jersey City: Hudson Hall
Best Spot for Late Night Snack in Jersey City: Basile's Pizza
Best Spot for Visitors in Jersey City: Rooftop at Exchange Place
Best Spray Tan in Jersey City: Suite Tee Beauty Studio
Best Steak in Jersey City: Edward’s Steakhouse
Best Sushi in Jersey City: Domo Domo Sushi
Best Sustainable Business in Jersey City: Cranky Angel
Best Taco in Jersey City: Taqueria Downtown
Best Therapist in Jersey City: The Me Project
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Menu in Jersey City: Pet Shop JC
Best Wedding Business in Jersey City: Sainte Lüx
Best WFH Spot in Jersey City: Andco
Best Wine Bar in Jersey City: The Alps
Best Wings in Jersey City: White Star Bar
Best Woman-Owned Business in Jersey City: Busy Bee Organics
Best Yoga Studio in Jersey City: Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness
Noteworthy Non-Profit in Jersey City: Art House Productions
Winners, feel free to save this decal to post on your social media (we’ll also be mailing them in the new year (1 decal per winner) – so reach out to [email protected] with a specific mailing address for us to send needed):
Congrats to all of the winners and to those who were nominated, and thank you to everyone who voted!
If your business is a winner or you love any of these businesses, make sure to share this article to spread the news. Our team will be in touch with the winners in the new year to send you your decal to display for all to see.
EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this article stated an incorrect winner for Best Dermatologist. The winner of this category is Schweiger Dermatology.
