Maybe you want to eat healthier, maybe you’ve just been craving a salad. In any case, here are 5 of our favorite salads in Jersey City! Subia’s 506 Jersey Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Subia's Vegan Cafe (@subiasvegancafe) If you’re looking for a hefty, healthy salad, Subia’s is your place […]
5 Spots for Shareable Drinks in Jersey City
‘Tis the season of day drinking and cocktails on the terrace. Grab a friend or two to enjoy these jumbo drinks! Cellar 335 335 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cellar 335 Jersey City’s Best Restaurant (@cellar335) Cellar 335 has Large Format and Two-Tier cocktails on their drink menu to […]
6 Spots for Martinis in Jersey City
It’s National Martini Day so grab a martini any way you like it – wet, dry, dirty, you name it! Check out our list of the best martinis in Jersey City…
5 Food + Drink Spots to Try this Weekend
Looking for a new place to visit this weekend to get out of the same ol’ routine? Have friends coming over and want to impress them with Jersey City’s local food and drink? Here’s some ideas for this weekend! Central Bistro 403 Central Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Central Bistro […]
A Quick Lunch Trip to White Mana
Everyone loves a good simple burger. As much as I enjoy my fancy burgers, there’s nothing better than lettuce, tomato, pickles and a perfectly cooked patty on a soft bun. A few weeks ago, I needed my burger fix. After trying to find parking near Grove, I stopped cursing and headed out of Jersey City. […]
14 Food Spots to Visit Outside of Downtown
Jersey City is bigger than Downtown, and there are hundreds of restaurants and shops that are worth your money and time. Some of the best food and drinks are out there, waiting for you to try them out. Here are our top 15 picks for food spots outside of Downtown Jersey City. Corto – Heights […]
7 reasons to make Graze & Braise your go-to meal prep
As you all know we love to eat at ChicpeaJC! Sometimes a little too much. So we like to balance it all with healthy eating when we can. Graze and Braise makes clean eating easy with their delicious and convenient meal order service! Here are 7 reasons why we love them! For more info go […]
Where to Eat Seafood in Jersey City
As the weather warms up, enjoy some of the tastiest seafood Jersey City has to offer! Seafood-specific Spots @seafood.kitchen Available through text View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Kiesha: Big Chef 😎 (@seafood.kitchen) Just BeClaws 280 1st St View this post on Instagram A post shared by JUST BECLAWS JC (@justbeclawsjc) […]
3 Burgers to Try in Jersey City
We write a lot about burgers! Here’s some of our burger-specific articles from the past few years – 5 Cheeseburgers to Try Top 5 Veggie Burgers 5 More Burgers to Try Top 3 Burgers It’s one of our favorite foods at ChicpeaJC. We like them all – vegan, meaty, fancy, simple. That being said because […]
5 Unique Tacos in Jersey City + Hoboken
If you’re looking to try some new types of tacos, look no further! Here’s some of our top recommendations for unique tacos in the area. Lava Rock Shrimp Tacos Shaka Bowl, 110 Washington St, Hoboken https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_-l7rB8rS/ Includes: Battered Shrimp in Sweet Chili and Spicy Shaka Sauce on Corn Tortillas, topped with Fresh Cabbage, Mango, and […]
Top 6 Weekday Lunch Spots in Jersey City
Maybe you’re tired of the same options, maybe you just want to take better advantage of those lunch breaks with a good meal. You’ve only got 30 minutes to an hour, why not make it worth it? Here’s a few spots to check out for lunch! Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave View this post on […]
Top 8 Outdoor Drinking Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
‘Tis the season of outdoor day drinking and relaxing on rooftops on warm summer nights. Check out these spots in the area for drinks with a view! Lutze Biergarten Right along the Harborside waterfront, you can’t go wrong with some food vendors, drinks, and a few games to keep you and your friends busy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbTvYPnb7I/ […]
18 New Food Spots in Jersey City
Looking for some new spots to try? Unsure of what new shops are around? Here are a few spots that have opened in the last few months and more spots to look forward to in the various neighborhoods of Jersey City! Open Now SaGoTo Bubble Tea World 652 Newark Ave Now that spring is here, […]
Top 10 Iced Coffees + Tea Lattes in Jersey City
Whether you want to grab a large iced coffee or a small tea latte, check out some of these spots for tasty iced drinks now that spring is here! Gia Gelato 281 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christine Resuma de Castro (@resumadecastro) modcup 479 Palisade Ave View this post […]
No-Bake Easter Desserts with Dessert Pixie
Hippity Hoppity! Spring has sprung and Easter week is here! As we approach the holiday, I can’t help but get excited about Easter treats and crafts. If you know me personally, then you know that I consider myself to be the “Fairy Godmother of Parties.” With every holiday that passes, I love to DIY most […]
Milk Sugar Love Opens in The Heights!
I’ve had a love affair with Milk Sugar Love since they opened in Hamilton Park. My interview with Emma was one of my first food posts on the blog! Before this even became a full time gig. I was on to something back then. Besides the ice cream being amazing, I was able to get […]
5 Spots for Al Fresco Dining
The weather is warming up, and that means the return of patio seating, rooftops, and gardens. Celebrate the spring weather with an outdoor lunch/dinner in Jersey City! Rumba Cubana The patio seating on a nice spring/summer day with some paella or ropa vieja and a mojito is unbeatable. Taqueria Enjoy a couple of margs, tacos, […]
Baonanas Storefront Opening Soon!
Baonanas recently provided an update on their storefront and we’re so excited! We’ve loved Baonanas for years, and they even visited us at our first ChicpeaJC HQ space for an interview. March 31st marked five years since Lloyd and Trisha began their Baonanas venture and now we’ll be seeing their storefront soon! When trying to […]
12 Reasons We Love Ani Ramen
Ani Ramen opened about two years ago, and it quickly became a local favorite. Natives and new Jersey Citians LOVE this place. Wanna know why? Well, we have 12 reasons. Today is National Ramen Day, so today we celebrate one of my favorite Ramen spots in the world. Ani Ramen. Full disclosure, Ani Ramen is […]
A Mom and Daughter Lunch Date at Rumba’s Cafe
Recently, my daughter and I had a movie date. Since I’m not fond of spending one billion dollars on 2 drinks and corresponding snacks, I decided we’d leave the house early and grab a bite beforehand. We were headed to Secaucus, so it didn’t hurt to drive a few minutes further into Jersey City. We […]
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