I’m back with another recipe for you today! In my last post, I shared my lightened-up recipe for Gramigna con Salsiccia, inspired by the dish from Roman Nose. For today’s recipe, I decided to go with something a little more fun and a lot quicker and easier—a cocktail! This Apple Bourbon Cocktail is inspired by my […]
The Milk Sugar Love Truck
A few months after I started ChicpeaJC I was introduced to Emma by another local business owner. I interviewed her on the spot inside her new ice cream shop; Milk Sugar Love. It was the first time I ever tried her ice cream, and I was completely blown away. Since then Milk Sugar Love has […]
Andrea Salumeria
Where to begin on Jersey City’s hidden Italian gem, Andrea Salumeria. Andrea Salumeria has been part of Jersey City since 1975 and going stronger than ever. This Italian deli is the real deal, they offer every Italian item you can think of that are straight from Italy. Peter, who is the current owner, was delighted […]
Carvao BBQ
I’ve been dying to try Carvao BBQ ever since it opened a few months ago in the McGinley Square area. I heard from friends and people who live nearby, that the food is fresh, not too expensive, the portions are big and that there are many healthy options. I was sold. Carvao BBQ is an […]
Taco Tuesday!
What’s the best way to celebrate when a Monday is over? That’s right, with TACO TUESDAYS! Let me walk you through some yummy establishments that can totally satisfy your taco cravings no matter what part of town you’re in. As I started my taco tour I wanted to try some spots that I hadn’t been […]
A Holistic Approach to Fighting Colds with Turmeric
When the cold and flu season comes around, it’s hard not to feel that getting one or both is inevitable. After all, doesn’t everyone get sick during the winter? Especially with temperatures fluctuating between the 50s and below zeros. So why not fight it with an easy to find natural remedy called turmeric. Scientifically known […]
Neptune Bakery and Deli
Greenville is home to some of the city’s best culinary treats. One of those treats is Neptune Bakery and Deli, which has been at the corner of Neptune Avenue and the Boulevard for decades. From the outside and upon walking in, it seems like an older, but still ordinary bakery. But Neptune is so much […]
The Draper Jersey City
JC Playboy Bunny, Rachael Robbins is a dear friend, a ChicpeaJC contributor, and now a restaurant-bar owner of The Draper JC along with boyfriend, Chef Brian, owner of Park and Sixth. A few months ago when we shot ChicpeaTV Episode 1: Making Mozz with Chef B, the couple told me about their plans for The […]
JC Dishes Lightened up!
Written by: Amanda Scrivani We all know that Jersey City is home to countless amazing restaurants, bars, and cafes. Here in JC, we benefit from a vibrant and varied food scene, which I treasure and appreciate. Although I love trying new restaurants, I also do enjoy cooking for myself at home. Lately I’ve been on […]
Top 12 Gluten-Free Eats in Jersey City
A couple years back I was diagnosed with this challenging allergy. I thought great, of course, I would get the most misunderstood allergy in all the land. Time to get prepared for eye rolls from waitresses as soon as they hear that first “glu-” syllable come out of my mouth. Arrivederci, to my favorite Italian […]
Hamilton Pork
About a year and a half ago, I sat down with one of the owners of The Hamilton Inn, John Gondevas, for an interview. It was one of my first restaurant posts and still one of my favorites! At the time, next door to The Hamilton Inn stood a vacant space that used to be a […]
Lee Sims Chocolates
My least favorite holiday is a few days away… Valentines Day. I am sorry but I just think it’s a pointless holiday that forces us to buy shit for other people they probably don’t need. Why not celebrate love everyday!? Why not buy flowers and gifts for your loved ones randomly and not because someone […]
Jersey City Fish Stand
It’s really hard these days to trust the food we buy and eat. I’ve watched so many documentaries and read books about the food industry in the Unites States that at one point I became a vegan. I was afraid of my food. Fast forward to when I started blogging – I met some lovely […]
Honey Bakery
Every few months I get together with one of my favorite girl bosses in Jersey City, Krista aka Grandma Downtown. We hang out, catchup and just eat. That’s what we do, we talk shit and eat our way through Jersey City. Our first stop at one of our recent outings was The Grind Coffee Shop […]
Pr&ince
“My kitchen, My food, My Thai” That is Yuth’s motto for sure. Yuth is the owner of this scrumptious Thai restaurant that has recently opened in the Journal Square area. Don’t let the size of this two table restaurant fool you; they pack tons of flavors in their dishes that leave you wanting to come […]
Vinnie’s III
No conversation about pizza in Jersey City is complete without mentioning Vinnie’s. Vinnie’s has been at the intersection of Danforth and 440 for decades and they’ve developed quite a following, and one visit will quickly reveal why. I’ve been a regular at Vinnie’s for years because I like good pizza. A lot. Anyone who knows […]
Top 15 Healthiest Places to Eat & Shop in Jersey City
January is the month where everyone tries to get their shit together and goes back to eating healthy; cutting out booze, carbs, meat etc. Last year I teamed up with a local nutritionist and we put together a list of our top places to eat and shop for healthy food in Jersey City. The post […]
The Grind Coffee Shop
I am most definitely a coffee shop dweller (which you already knew by now) so when I heard about The Grind Coffee shop opening in the Bergen Lafayette area I had to check it out. I called up Grandma Downtown to join me on a food day (we checked out a few local spots so […]
Seven Sheep Coffee
I am a coffee shop dweller which comes with the territory when you work for yourself, so I always love to find new places to go to to work from and drink amazing coffee. It’s always a plus when there is also good healthy food. I first went to Seven Sheep Coffee just a few […]
Meatless Monday’s
“Tony Frier and his Husband Greg Gude bought 9th & Coles almost 5 yrs ago to create a new local community restaurant concept in the community. They have won lots of awards for their commitment to service and support of local nonprofits. Two years ago, they bought a farm as a part of their vision to rescue […]
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