The Future is Female. I am a firm believer that there is a shift happening and that in less than a decade, women will take over all industries and will become just as powerful as men currently are. This is not an “I hate men” statement, because god knows I love them (too much at […]
The Hunt for the Best Dirty Martini in Jersey City
When it comes to martinis, I like to be dirty. Maybe it’s the spontaneity in me, but my favorite thing about dirty martinis is that no two are the same. You have the choice of vodka or gin, dry vermouth or no dry vermouth, stuffed olive or plain…you get the point. Lately I’ve found myself […]
Hudson Restaurant Week is Back!
Hudson Restaurant Week is returning for its 14th winter, From January 22 to February 2, enjoy food from nearly 50 participating restaurants in the area, spanning from Bayonne to Edgewater! This time around, there are over 10 new restaurants including Jersey City’s Hard Grove, Pasta e Vino, Piggyback Bar, PJ Ryan’s Squared, and Talde. Hudson Restaurant […]
How I lost 20 lbs
I’ve always considered myself in good shape and, since my teens, I’ve been working out and sort of eating healthy. Long story short, when I started ChicpeaJC, I let myself go and ate every meal out because now it was my “job.” I quickly gained 20 lbs (which for my 5’0 frame felt unhealthy). I […]
Top 10 Spots for Soup in Jersey City
It’s freezing and we could all use some hot soup to warm up our lives. While homemade soup is hands down the best, if you ever find yourself wanting to order some soup for lunch while you’re freezing at work, here are some great options. Have any recommendations? Send them our way! Subia’s Cafe, 506 Jersey […]
Surviving Veganuary in Jersey City
Veganuary is something people tend to get into as a way of starting the year on a healthier note, incorporating plant-based foods into their diets in order maintain some level of clean eating. It all started with the charity Veganuary, which encourages people to try out a plant-based diet for at least a month, hopefully […]
Holiday Ice Cream Sandwiches
For this month’s edition of JC Dishes Lightened Up, I decided to tackle a sweet treat. It is the holidays, after all! My favorite JC spot to visit for a sweet bite is Milk Sugar Love. My husband and I almost always pick up an ice cream sandwich when […]
El Gordo Restaurant in Jersey City
There’s nothing better than a good plate of Peruvian food. Alex: When I walked into El Gordo, it reminded me of home. The smell instantly took me back to the days when my mom and grandmother would bring food for dinner – Lomo Saltado, Arroz con Pollo, Papa a la Huancaína, Pollo a la Brasa, Anticuchos… […]
Great Winter Cocktails in Jersey City
It’s officially the winter season and you know what that means? You will likely start coming up with every excuse in the book to stay in and hibernate. But watching holiday movies and snuggling up by the fire only lasts so long before the sight of your winter coat starts haunting you and you know […]
7 Cookies to eat in Jersey City
It’s National Cookie Day! So naturally we needed to make this handy list for you guys. Here is your free pass to indulge today. Cocoa Bakery 275 Grand St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cocoa Bakery & Cafe (@cocoabakeryjc) Bang Cookies 1183 Summit Ave View this post on Instagram A […]
December 1st – National Pie Day!
December 1st is national pie day and what better way to kick off the first of the month and the holiday season than with a slice of good old fashioned pie. Below we’ve got a list of some places to go check out for a slice of comfort on National pie day! Brownstone Diner – Chocolate Cream pie 426 […]
DoShe Korean BBQ
I had the honor of checking out the new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown Jersey City, located right next to Talde – Doshe BBQ. They not only serve a great variety of Korean BBQ dishes, all cooked right at your table, but they’re also BYOB and have a downstairs section dedicated to karaoke. You and […]
Guacamole Trio
Everyone knows there are TONS of places to get tacos here in JC…But as far as I know there’s only one place with a guacamole MENU….Orale! Orale is known for delicious tacos, a great happy hour, and the popular nighttime scene. However, you might not know that Orale also has a slew of guacamole […]
Würstbar
Wurstbar opened their doors a year ago and I was honored to be at their grand opening and ribbon cutting. Since then, I’ve eaten at Wurstbar on multiple occasions and absolutely love their food. As some of you may know, I was born and raised in Montreal and one of my favorite foods are Poutine! […]
9 Brunch Spots To Try Today!
Nothing says it’s the weekend like a good brunch. Honestly, narrowing down this list was a bit difficult. For those of you who take brunch very seriously, Saturday and Sunday are peak brunch times. Whether you’re going for a quick bite or want the all out brunch extravaganza, this list has got you covered. Down below […]
Fall Farmers Market Cocktails
I was sad to see Summer go this year but luckily we’ve had a pretty warm transition into Fall. Although the colder months are not my favorite, I do love making cocktails, cooking, and baking around this time of year. There’s so much produce in season that’s so easy to throw together to make something […]
Bayonne Turns Vegan!
Bayonne Turns Vegan! Being vegan has become so popular that to me, it seems more like a trend than a lifestyle, especially now with everyone posting their food on social media before eating it. But that’s okay! This is such a better and delicious alternative everyone should try and share, you would not even think it is 100% […]
Top 10 Best Desserts in Jersey City
Guess what, guys? It’s time for yet another made up internet holiday. October 14th is National Dessert Day and if you have a sweet tooth, this article is for you! And if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably end up getting one of each of these. Okay maybe not, but it’s still a kick ass […]
5 Spots for Noodles in Jersey City
It’s National Noodle Day! Check out our top suggestions for noodles in Jersey City to celebrate the day, and grab a bowl before the day’s over. Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ani Ramen House (@aniramen) Ani Ramen is the newest ramen addition to the Downtown Jersey City […]
Piggyback Bar
The Waterfront has seen some incredible changes in the last decade. That being said, it was always a pretty corporate area with a few coffee shops and lunch style eateries. The waterfront was not really a place you would go to on a night out to enjoy a dinner… all that is changing. The Mack-Cali […]
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