Ahh, brunch. What would our weekends be without you? For me, brunch is often the highlight of my weekend. Whether it’s a get together with friends or a brunch date with my husband, brunching is one of my favorite weekend activities! The only problem is, Jersey City has so many great brunch options, it can […]
The best salads in Jersey city
We all have that one friend that orders a salad every time they go out to eat. And even though everyone at the table makes fun of them (myself included), I secretly wish that I was that person making the healthier choices. Being that the holiday season is just on the horizon and it’s still […]
5 Cheeseburgers to Try Today in Jersey City
The ideal burger is juicy, filling, and unlike any other. It’s National Cheeseburger Day, so how could you not celebrate with a good burger? Luckily, we’re surrounded by burger spots in Jersey City, so your options are practically endless. Here are a few of our favorites! 1. New Park Tavern 575 West Side Ave New Park […]
Stone House Restaurant
A few weeks ago, we were invited to have dinner at The Stone House in Warren, NJ, a 30-minute drive from Jersey City. The Stone House is owned by Jeanne and Frank Cattrella of Landmark Hospitality who also own Liberty House Restaurant, a Jersey City landmark. After I interviewed VP of Landmark Hospitality John Williams, […]
12 New Food Spots in Jersey City
I can’t even keep up anymore. To be honest, when I moved to Jersey City 10 years ago, I remember getting so excited when one new restaurant would open. Now in a span of just a few short months, we have 13 new spots and I am pretty sure I am missing a few on […]
Taco Tuesdays: Tacos at Mi Mariachi
Do you like tacos as much as we do?! Here at ChicpeaJC, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be starting a new monthly column named Taco Tuesdays! Every last Tuesday of the month, we’ll be venturing and finding you the best places to get tacos in Jersey City. We’ll also be highlighting the ones you […]
Alex’s Top Places for Veg Eating in the Area
One of the only aspects of gentrification I benefit from is the growing amount of veg-friendly spots around me. Considering how close we are to Manhattan, I’ve compiled a list of some spots I like not only in Hudson County, but anywhere within 30 minutes from my home. This is excluding any place that only […]
7 Tasty Waffles in Jersey City
It’s National Waffle Day (seriously, how many of these national food days exist?)! Here are our favorite spots to grab a delicious waffle, whether it’s your first meal of the day or dessert! 1. Brownstone Diner 426 Jersey Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brownstone Pancake Factory (@brownstone_pancake_factory) Brownstone is the king […]
Top 6 Spots to get Bao in Downtown Jersey City
Happy National Bao Day! We have a few favorites Downtown and couldn’t help but share them. Let us know what your favorite spots are, especially outside of the Downtown area! 1. Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ani Ramen House (@aniramen) Ani Ramen is a recent […]
#JCSpot: Philippine Bread House
Our next JC Spot is the well-known JC favorite, the Philippine Bread House! Located at 530 Newark Ave, the Philippine Bread House is home to many of the city’s favorite baked goods, especially their Pan de Sal. They’re open from 7 AM to 7 PM (with the exception of Sundays, where they close at 6 PM). […]
Liberty House Lobster Fest
Join Liberty House Restaurant for Lobster Fest on August 24th! There’ll be four lobster dishes prepared by the Executive Chef of Liberty House, Ken Trickilo. The lobster dinner starts at 7PM at Liberty House on 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., and it’s $65 per person. The menu and paired drinks include: Chilled Lobster Cocktail – Avocado, red onion, […]
The Little Boho Bookshop and the Bake n’ Brew Café
I spent my beautiful Wednesday morning at the new bakery/café located on Broadway in the downtown area, the Bake n’ Brew Homestyle Bakery and Café. The area is perfect for anyone to take public transportation or by walking there, like myself. This brand new café opened right after the week of 4th of July, an […]
Where to get Pan Con Bistec in Jersey City
There’s no shortage of good Cuban food in the area; especially when it comes to the sandwiches. I think it’s safe to assume that everyone’s had a Cuban sandwich (Cubano), or at least heard of one by now. You can pretty much find one on every menu now a day. I’m obviously exaggerating but I […]
Liberty House Restaurant
I’ve been to Liberty House Restaurant a few times since I moved to Jersey City. Every time I visit, I say to myself, “This place is magical.” Located in our very own Liberty State Park; the “farm to table” food is outstanding, the service is like nothing else (the staff actually care about their guests), the […]
Top 5 Spots for Oysters in Jersey City
I love oysters, I am obsessed with the buttery sweet taste of the sea in my mouth. When I looked at the calendar yesterday and realized today was #NationalOysterDay (who the hell comes up with these national days anyway?!) I decided to take the opportunity to write a “listicle”, because it’s click bait and now […]
Healthy Eating is Easier Than You Think
“Sorry, I can’t” became a second-nature phrase for me while I was living in fear of the restaurant world. I had just revamped my fitness journey, stepping outside of my daily ten-mile run and started picking up weights. While I was seeing rapid results and the six-pack of my dreams, I was depriving myself of […]
Hudson Restaurant Week
Hudson Restaurant Week is in its lucky 13th Year! There are 40+ participating restaurants from Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken! The restaurants are offering 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners at a discounted price. There are five new restaurants on the list: Birch-Hoboken, FM, Hudson Ultra Bar, Latham House, and Porter Collins. Of course, there are […]
Top 10 Ice Cream Spots in Jersey City!
Happy National Ice Cream Day!! Summer is officially here, whether we like it or not. I secretly wished that we would have more of a spring since I have a lot of those “in between” outfits that I was excited to wear…anyway I digress! I am not complaining of the great warm weather we’ve been […]
#JCSpot: Taqueria Downtown
On June 30th, the team and I went to Taqueria Downtown (236 Grove St) to celebrate Mike’s one year anniversary! The food was delicious and we had a great time. Check out the video below to see what went down!
Easy Hummus Recipe
I love summer weekends! It often times means BBQ season. A great side dish to whip up if you are going to someone’s place or hosting is hummus. It goes well with meat for you carnivores, or even delicious Veggie Burgers for the “others”. The thing about store bought hummus is that it is full of […]
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