The other day, I spotted some local apples at the Hamilton Park Farmer’s Market–one of my favorite signs that fall is here! I immediately started daydreaming about how to use these apples to celebrate the new season. I decided to make apple cinnamon crepes, inspired by the crepes from one of my favorite Jersey City […]
Top 10 Romantic Date Night Spots in Jersey City
The weather is getting chilly and it’s a good time to find a partner in crime to pass the cold winter months, eat great food, watch Netflix, and of course “chill.” It’s also a great time to re-kindle those long term relationships and marriages! For the parents, the kids are back at school, so you […]
Lafayette Neighborhood Oktoberfest
On October 15th, Point Capital Development is bringing Oktoberfest to the Lafayette Neighborhood. Rain or shine, RDG Hospitality will be hosting the outdoor event, just outside the Baker Building located at 234 Suydam Ave. There’ll also be a beer garden provided by Raval JC” You can expect delicious food from Light Rail Cafe, Burger Warrior Food Truck and Muttley […]
Chicpea’s Top 6 Places to Get Coffee
1. Angel Azul Bakery Cafe The cafe con leche at Angel Azul Bakery in the heights is what dreams are made of. I don’t get this coffee as often as I would like, it’s more like a once-in-a-while treat then a morning ritual but it’s definitely one my favorites and it’s also only $1.25! It has […]
Baonanas
It’s no secret that I have a major sweet tooth. Dessert is definitely my favorite meal of the day! I first tried Baonanas, homemade banana pudding made in Jersey City, at Project Eats over the summer. After the first bite, I was in love and ended up polishing the whole thing even though I was […]
5 Burgers To Try in Jersey City
It’s Labor Day weekend, the perfect time to get your grill on and enjoy the end of summer. Don’t have a grill? Well, we compiled a list of 5 burgers you need to try in Jersey City! This is your click bait of the week! Do you have any burger recommendations? Let us know! […]
7 New Restaurants to Try in Jersey City
In a place like Jersey City, there are always new restaurants opening up to appeal to the different cuisines everyone loves. From bagels for breakfast to some gelato for dessert, we have the hot new restaurants in Jersey City you need to check out! [wc_divider style=”dotted” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] Latham House 299 Marin Blvd Latham House opened just […]
Chef Ruby Felix at Talde
This post is so exciting for me! I never thought in a million years that my job would consist of having lunch with an executive chef at one of the best restaurants in Jersey City, Talde. I’ve been eating here since they opened and have grown very fond of the people who work there and […]
Busy Bee Flat Belly Bee-Tox
By now, it’s very well-known that I am a huge health and fitness advocate. I work out regularly and try to eat clean. That being said, I am also a huge foodie and an occasional emotional eater, so my weight fluctuates drastically. I was in amazing shape before starting Chicpeajc. I was even following a […]
Top 9 Veggie Eats in Jersey City!
Finding good veg-friendly foods used to be like finding the holy grail, but through time, vegetarian and vegan options in restaurants have become more commonplace. Now, I can go virtually anywhere in the area and find something good to eat that is free of animal products. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to try different foods, […]
New Jersey Beer Company
The first time I ever tasted New Jersey Beer Co. was when brewery chairman Paul Silverman (of SILVERMAN) gave me a taste at a local event. It was so yummy! I started noticing more and more that local bars were serving NJ Beer Co. but, to be honest, I never really thought of ordering one. […]
Top 10 BYOBs to Try in Jersey City
This post is long overdue. To be honest, I wrote this for myself, as I needed a handy list of spots to go to when I have wine and beer at home. As much as I love going to a restaurant and ordering a fancy cocktail or a bottle of wine, sometimes it gets a […]
5 Brunches to Try This Weekend in Jersey City!
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? We figured we’d save you the time wondering which places are worth it and give you five brunches to try this weekend in Jersey City! 1. Whealth and Co. – “Sunday got me like…” Brunch! Whealth has partnered with Transmission to bring food and music together for a brunch experience like no […]
ChicpeaJC’s Top 15 JC Eats
While I was on vacation a month ago, I was on the beach with nothing but a notepad and a pen and started dreaming about my favorite dishes in Jersey City. Normal people would probably nap, tan, read a book, but I wrote down a list of my top favorite dishes because… food. I was […]
Top 13 Jersey City Food Trucks
Let’s talk about how food trucks are no longer your typical burger and hot dogs kind of spot. I got to spend some quality time with all these amazing food truck owners and got to see the ins and outs of the industry. First, I want to thank every single owner and employee who took […]
Brownstone Diner’s Pancake Wraps
Every New Jersey town needs at least one great diner (preferably more, of course!). Soon after I moved to Jersey City in 2011, my friend/roommate and I discovered The Brownstone Pancake Factory. It has been our go-to diner ever since. If you’ve ever been there past 9 am on the weekends, you know how extremely […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/20-6/26
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – June 20th $14 Burger and a Beer @ White Star (either location) Monday’s aren’t so bad when you can chow down on a delicious burger and sip on a tasty beer at either White Star location for only $14! Tuesday – June 21st USA vs. […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/13-6/19
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – June 13th NBA Finals Game 5 @ O’Hara’s Downtown Catch Game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight at O’Hara’s. Steph Curry and the Warriors hold a 3-1 series lead over Lebron and the Cavaliers with a chance to win the title tonight. O’Hara’s is the perfect spot […]
Kraverie
Years ago when we lived by the Grove PATH train, we would get food from the Kraverie food truck that was parked right outside of the station, almost on a weekly basis. A few years ago they opened a restaurant right by City Hall. Kraverie is a local favorite, if you ask all the hip […]
Enjoy a Sangria Summer
My favorite way to unwind in the warmer months is to relax outdoors with a nice glass of wine or a cocktail. I am really lazy and Sangria is one of my favorite drinks but I never have the energy to actually make it from scratch! In comes Luis The Marinero Sangria into my life. […]
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