Cheese lovers, you’re going to want to keep reading. A new French cheese pop-up made its debut in the Mile Square this weekend — meet La French Board. The pop-up is located inside Choc O Pain’s Hudson Tea store at 1500 Hudson Street in Hoboken, and is serving up a variety of imported French cheeses, charcuterie items, and cheese accessories, among other things. Read on for more about Le French Board’s arrival in Hoboken, and the Hudson County locals behind the pop-up.
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All About La French Board
Michelle and Antony, two Hudson County locals living in Jersey City Heights, are the minds behind La French Board.
“We are super excited to be part of the Hoboken community!” the team told The Hoboken Girl, referring to the pop-up as a “little hidden gem ‘speak-cheesy’.”
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Located inside beloved bakery Choc o Pain’s Hudson Tea location at 1500 Hudson Street in Hoboken, La French Board’s opening day in the Mile Square was on Sunday, October 27th. The pop-up operates Wednesday through Friday from 11AM-6PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM.
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As for the cheese options at La French Board, the team shared with HG that it serves 20-25 different imported French cheeses at any given time with an ever-changing selection each week to allow customers to “experience and explore the French terrior,” referring to the unique qualities of each cheese.
In addition to the cheese lineup, the shop also sells French butters and charcuterie items including Saucisson Sec (dry-cured meat), Jambon de Bayonne (cured ham), Paté (a savory filling of meat + fat), chicken liver mousse, and Foie Gras.
Handmade crafted wood cheese and charcuterie boards (made by Antony himself) and imported French cheese knives, tea towels, and more are also available for purchase at La French Board.
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Iron Bodyfit Opens First New Jersey Location in Hoboken
A fitness studio with locations in New York City, Florida, and various international cities recently opened its first New Jersey outpost in Hoboken. Iron Bodyfit, which specializes in Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), made its debut on Saturday, February 15th at 104 Hudson Street, Floor 5. Read on for what we know about Iron Bodyfit's arrival in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Opening in Hoboken
Iron Bodyfit shared with The Hoboken Girl in late January that the fitness studio would be opening in early February. Per an Instagram post, Iron Bodyfit is now open in the Mile Square as of Saturday, February 15th, 2025. The new studio is located in Hoboken at 104 Hudson Street Floor 5. This marks the fitness chain's first location in New Jersey, with others in New York City, Florida, Canada, Australia, Africa, and various European countries.
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“The launch of our first studio in New Jersey is a significant milestone for the Iron Bodyfit family,” Hadri Jaffal, Founder and CEO of Iron Bodyfit, said in a press release ahead of the opening. “Our mission has always been to make health and wellness more accessible, and this new location in Hoboken exemplifies our commitment to helping even more people lead healthier, more active lives with ease and efficiency.”
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The Hoboken studio is run by franchise partners Dellavone Taylor-Lewis and Briana Holdip.
“This is more than just a workout — it’s a way to transform how people think about health and fitness,” Taylor-Lewis said in a press release. “Our goal is to make wellness feel achievable for everyone. Hoboken residents will love the convenience, efficiency, and results.”
“Hoboken’s energy and diversity inspire us,” Holdip said in a press release. “Our studio isn’t just offering workouts; it’s creating a space where individuals can feel supported in their wellness journeys. We’re excited to see those positive changes ripple across the community.”
About Iron Bodyfit
Iron Bodyfit is an "EMS training franchise." EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation, which involves the simultaneous stimulation of eight different muscle groups combined with exercises taught by EMS technicians. Benefits of EMS training include weight loss, firming, toning, cellulite loss, and chronic pain reduction. Per the website, just 25 minutes of EMS training is the equivalent of four hours of physical activity.
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Other benefits of working out at an Iron Bodyfit gym include showers — and some free beverages and dried fruits for hydration and carbohydrates.
Since its inception in 2015 in France, Iron Bodyfit has expanded to 11 countries, with over 200 studio locations worldwide.
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Hudson County locals can schedule a free trial session at Iron Bodyfit's new Hoboken location on the website. Call 862-860-9387 or email [email protected] with any questions or for more information.
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