If you ask most people how they feel about pizza, they would go on and on about how much they love it. Once in a while, I find myself out with friends and we just want to munch on some veggie comfort food. We eventually had a list of go-to spots. If you’re ever in […]
Graze & Braise Meal Delivery
What can I say, I’m a foodie! I usually try to start planning what I’m going to order for lunch around 10AM because I just never know what I want. With meal delivery services like Graze & Braise, I don’t even have to think about it. Ayaz provides healthy meals that are super filling and are […]
Top 6 Avocado Toasts in the Area
A wise man once said (and by “wise man,” I mean the Grubhub Twitter account), “When it comes to avocado toast, it’s all about the toppings.” Here at ChicpeaHQ, we’re all about avocado toast. While I typically enjoy making it at home, there are plenty of places in Hudson County that offer bomb avocado toasts for […]
Razza’s Ricotta Crostini
The chefs at Razza pride themselves on using high-quality ingredients to make their amazing pizza. They use flour that is milled in Clifton, New Jersey, and they even have their own yeast culture that they use to make the dough rise. Everything down to the bread and butter is homemade. […]
Where to Share Drinks this Valentine’s Day
photo credit to Ethan Covey Photography What better way to spend your Valentine’s Day than at some of the most romantic and sharable joints that Jersey City has to offer? Cozy up to bae at a spot that’s equal parts sweet and sexy from a dinner spot, to wine bar, to a cocktail den with […]
HOOD FOOD: La Mexicanita
From downtown Union City to uptown North Bergen, upper Hudson County is a small mecca of immigrant owned businesses worth exploring. Today, I introduce to you all a City I currently reside in and love to eat in, West New York, NJ. My family has been coming to West New York, NJ ever since I […]
Healthy Eats in Jersey City and Hoboken
One of the best things about living in the Jersey City and Hoboken area are all of the new and hip restaurants, bars, and eateries opening up. IronPlate Studios did a little research to help you find the healthiest options at some of the buzziest locations in the area! Next time you are texting with […]
Top 5 Vegan Desserts in Jersey City
If there’s one thing most people enjoy, it’s a sweet treat. As someone who doesn’t like dairy, I’m often faced with the question, “So do you just not eat anything delicious anymore?” It’s a common misconception that vegans suddenly have to give up treats like a slice of cake or ice cream, but that’s all wrong. There are […]
Top 5 Foodie Instagrams to follow
We at ChicpeaJC take ourselves very seriously and understand the huge significance food has in our everyday lives. Just kidding, we are not serious people at all, in fact we only think about food most of the time. We have created a top 5 foodie Instagrams to follow for your stomach’s pleasure. Btw; Shout out to @JC_eats […]
Journal Square Pub
Many people pass through Journal Square for a variety of reasons. After all, Journal Square serves as the home to an array of schools, jobs, gyms, and shops. Maybe you venture there every day to catch a ride on the PATH train. Whatever the reason may be, Journal Square also serves as home to one of […]
Hudson Restaurant Week
Hudson Restaurant Week is back again for its lucky 13th year! It starts Monday, January 23 and runs weekdays until February 3 with many restaurants opting in for the weekend in between. Experience great food and prices that will delight your palate and your wallet. Restaurant Week is one of the most delicious times of the […]
JC Dishes Lightened up: Rustique’s Holly Sandwich
Rustique, a small but cozy restaurant in the Hamilton Park neighborhood, is very dear to my heart. It was not only the site of my 30th birthday back in June, but it was also where I went on my first official date with my husband. The pizza is amazing and so is all of the […]
Top 5 Veggie Burgers in Jersey City
Calling all vegetarians! With the growing number of veg-friendly options in Hudson County, going out to eat with your friends for a quick bite is now easier than ever. If there’s ever a day when you all want to go out for dinner or if you just want to grab a nice lunch for Meatless […]
7 Healthy Food Meal Deliveries in Jersey City
New Year, new me! just kidding. As you all know I am all about health and fitness but also about making life simple. I think the hardest part about leading a healthy lifestyle is having the time to prep healthy food. We compiled a list of our favorite healthy meal delivery services to get you […]
11 New Restaurants to Check Out in the Jersey City Area
It’s pretty crazy that since our last “New Eats” post, over ten new spots have opened around Jersey City! Although, I have a feeling we are missing a bunch more. Keep this list handy for when you are looking for something new to try. I am slowly chipping away at this list myself. Here is […]
Cookies N Crepes – A Sweet Retreat
Anyone who knows me knows that I have an insane sweet tooth. I could live off of sugar for the rest of my life if it were good for me! We were recently invited to have “lunch” at Cookies N Crepes in Downtown Jersey City. I’ve been to Cookies N Crepes before on a late […]
6 Places To Get Açai Bowls in JC
You’d be lying if you say you haven’t noticed how popular açai bowls are becoming. In any place that focuses on health or has a selection of natural juices, you’re bound to find an açai bowl or two in the menu. Here at ChicpeaJC, we love getting açai bowls for breakfast or a mid-afternoon meal. Check […]
Isa Eats: 3 Local Faves
Growing up in Jersey City, almost everyone called me Isa. My whole name is Isamar Veras. Many know me now as Skinny Minnie and that’s perfectly cool. My parents raised me in this city and brought me to a ton of places I can always go back to. All of these places are local favorites […]
Atlas Public House
It seems like Jersey City has been waiting for Atlas to open for the longest time, and the day finally came a few weeks ago! Atlas invited my family and me to their soft opening, and while we enjoyed the most delicious drinks and food, we were greeted by one of the owners – Michel. As […]
The Grind Shop x ChicpeaJC
Anyone who has met me knows I love coffee. I have two to three cups a day. I can’t start my morning without it! So you can imagine my excitement when I heard The Grind wanted to work on a drink collab. I visited The Grind at their new location in The Baker Building and was […]
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