Around Town
COMPILED BY TARA HOPFENSPIRGER
JERSEY CITY
EAT JERSEY CITY FISH STAND
BEAUTIFY THE NAIL LOFT
YO U R H A N D S A N D F E E T
DRESS
Just opened in January by two lifelong Jersey City residents, Melissa
Mohabir and Sean Sanichar, The Nail Loft offers nail services, plus
waxing and threading. A basic pedicure, only $20, includes an essential
oil foot bath, all-natural foot scrub made in-house and a hot towel
wrap. A spa pedicure includes a callus remover, seaweed wrap and foot
reflexology. Additionally, The Nail Loft uses quality European stripless
wax and special pre- and post-wax oils and lotions for a pain-free
experience every time. Clients are welcome to host private events at
The Nail Loft, where they can rent out the entire salon for two hours for
birthday parties, bridal parties or just a girls’ night out. 389 Central
Ave., second floor, (201) 839-5420, thenailloftjc.com
TO I M P R E S S
MINT MARKET VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY
Mint Market is a boutique that caters exclusively to women, specializing
in dresses for all occasions and pieces with a couture or high-fashion
flair. Owner and manager Valerie Duardo opened Mint Market’s second
location in October of 2015, after the first location in Hoboken has
proven to be well-loved among locals. Visit the boutique for something
that is fashion-forward and trendy, without being mainstream or basic;
everything has a vintage element or retro flair to it. “Think a lot of lace,
quirky prints, vintage florals, beading and intricate details,” Duardo says.
“We also sell vintage designer bags, vintage clothing you could mix into
your wardrobe, and vintage costume jewelry.” Stop by the boutique for
styling events, where Mint Market will offer certain dresses at a discount.
339 Grove St., (201) 630-4407, shopmintmarket.com
16
MAY 2016 (201) GOLD COAST
Although Jersey
City Fish Stand
launched last
spring as a part
of the local
farmers’ markets,
the storefront
just opened in
December 2015.
Owners John and
Jill Sabochick and
Kevin Pipchick, all city residents, pride themselves on offering
high-quality seafood that is wild-caught or organically raised.
They strive to supply local seafood that is fresh and never frozen
through a rotating menu that changes daily based on the season,
sustainability and price. Customers can purchase in-person at the
store or at one of the farmers’ market locations. They also offer
online purchases for pick-ups, and are hoping to have delivery
set up soon through fastboydelivery.com for neighboring areas.
508 Jersey Ave., (201) 332-6575, jcfishstand.com
BEND
YO U R B O DY
YOGA IN THE HEIGHTS
Yoga in the Heights was first created at the Riverview Park Farmers’
Market in Jersey City Heights in 2012. Stephanie Kumar and Bridget
Fujioka, founders and co-owners, now have a brick-and-mortar yoga
and wellness