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 […]
Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe + Bloomsbury Sq
I’ve been going to the Choc•O•Pain downtown since the day it opened a few years ago. It is the most authentic French bakery I’ve ever been to in the NY/NJ area. When you walk into Choc•O•Pain, the scents of fresh baked goods overcome you. The coffee is always on point, and the baristas are extremely […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rasoi
The initial plan was for Brian (The liaison to the merchants from the Mayors Office to India Sq) and I to eat at 3 different Indian restaurants in one day… after Saphtagiri we realized that wouldn’t be possible. We met up the following week for lunch at Rasoi, which is always on everyones list as […]
Sapthagiri
A few weeks ago I set out to explore India Square in all its culture and beauty in celebration with the Navratri Festival happening this month. I didn’t really know where to start so I reached out to my new buddy Brian Platt who is the Office of Innovation Director in City Hall and also […]
Tommy 2 Scoops
For years I thought Tommy 2 Scoops was just an Ice Cream spot, until I met with Tommy 2 Scoops aka Mr. Brightside Tavern aka Tommy Parisi a few months ago. Tommy is extremely well known in the JC community, he is one of the friendliest people in town. I was lucky enough to interview […]
South House Ribbon Cutting
South House is a “southern” style new restaurant on Newark Ave that’s been open for a few weeks. They had their official grand opening this past Thursday with Mayor Steven Fulop. I haven’t been there yet so I took the opportunity to check it out and also get a cocktail while I was at it. […]
Pasta Dal Cuore
Photography by Greg Pallante Pasta Dal Cuore, a fresh pasta shop opened its doors on Jersey Ave almost a year ago. I remember walking by and always seeing the pasta in the window and thinking to myself “I must try it”. One day my hubby bought some sort of spinach ravioli from them and brought […]
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