It’s no surprise that there are a ton of vegan options in California, especially in Los Angeles. With so many great spots and so much good food to choose from, here are just a few of my favorite spots for a full meal or for a quick sweet treat. Let us know other spots you’d […]
11 Spots for Work Lunches in Jersey City
Looking for a change of scenery for a lunch meeting, or want to actually enjoy your lunch break outside of the office? Grab your coworkers and head over to one of these spots open for lunch in Jersey City! Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hudson Hall […]
ChicpEATS with George at Liberty Park Diner
Liberty Park Diner has been around for over 20 years and is located right by Liberty State Park. This family-owned business is a staple diner for Jersey Citians. I’ve been here many times, it’s the perfect place to go to if you want to cure your hangover from the night before, or go for an […]
Brownstone Diner’s rebrand to Life Pancake Company
If you’ve walked through Jersey Ave lately, you’ve probably noticed that Brownstone isn’t quite the same anymore. After closing in September, a new sign has gone up – Life Pancake Company. As reported by NJ.com, owner Zoe Bournias changed the name and space, but the great pancakes we know and love will still be available. […]
ChicpEATS: Casa d’Paco Newark NJ
I am thoroughly enjoying writing about my culinary adventures and every opportunity I get to try a new spot and write about it, I take it. Even on dates… I figure they might as well know the deal. Thankfully, my dates are understanding and let me do my thing and will even help out and […]
ChicpEATS: Fausto Brooklyn
As a blogger – and I guess people would say I am an “Influencer” (I hate that word but I’ve accepted it at this point) – I get some very interesting DMs (direct messages, if you’re not an Instagram person); some are creepy and weird, and others are extremely pleasant surprises. Open Table slid in […]
Why Everyone Should Work in the Food Service Industry
People interact with the food service industry in one way or another on a daily basis — whether it’s by eating at a restaurant, ordering takeout, or getting food delivered through an app like UberEats or GrubHub. While we get to enjoy the convenience of these services, what happens behind the scenes after a food […]
ChicpEats: Mathews Food & Drink Fall Menu
As much as I’ve been loving exploring new places around JC and NYC to eat, it’s always so nice to go back to my local favorite spots. Mathews just celebrated their 3rd year anniversary recently and invited me to try their new fall menu! I had a hot date planned with one of my favorite […]
ChicpEATS: Takahachi NYC
I’m super excited about this whole new Chicpea Eats journey because I get to write about all the cool spots I get to visit that aren’t necessarily in my neighborhood. One of my very good friends, a local mom who I call the Chicpea of NYC, likes to go out on the town to New […]
Chicpeats: Lokal Jersey City
Lokal Jersey City recently opened its doors. The former Taphaus location was transformed into a stunning modern eatery with the most beautiful bar, staff dressed up in the cutest vintage style uniforms, and the views… you just can’t beat them. Lokal’s motto is “Eat, Drink and Stay Lokal,” which I really love. Any business who […]
ChicpEATS: Chef Yang 46 in Clifton, NJ
Earlier this month, Chef Yang in Clifton invited the team for a lunch. Chef Yang is located in Clifton, NJ on Route 46, and is about a 20-minute drive from Jersey City. This is where you should go to get your Peking Duck fix. We arrived around 12:30PM and were delightfully surprised by the chic […]
ChicpeaEats: Miznon NYC
I fucking love food… I think we’ve made that pretty apparent though. ChicpeaJC.com is primarily focused on all things Jersey City but in the last few years we’ve been doing more then just that; writing about lifestyle, dating, travel, random shit so why not expand on our love of food and not just in Jersey […]
Fort Lee Restaurant Week Kickoff Event
Last night, we were invited by the Business District Alliance of Fort Lee to attend their Restaurant Week kick off with celebrity chef guests David Burke, Josh Capon, Dale Talde, Antonio Dinis, and Ben Pollinger at Ventana’s Restaurant and Lounge in Fort Lee. All proceeds of this event will benefit the Fort Lee Public Schools […]
LITM and Piggyback Bar closing at end of September
It’s a sad time for our favorite Jersey City spots – we found out from various sources that LITM on Newark Ave and Piggyback Bar at Harborside will be closing their doors by the end of September 2019. LITM LITM is best known for its art scene. From paintings to live music, LITM has been […]
13 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Jersey City
Struggling to figure out which spots are family-friendly? Here are some of our favorites! O’Leary’s 788 Garfield Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by O'Leary's Publik House (@olearyspublikhouse) Enjoy burgers and daily specials with the family! White Star 179 Warren St; 230 Brunswick St View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
5 restaurants to check out in the Newport, Jersey City area
Whether you’re planning a date night or just looking for a nice spot to enjoy dinner with friends, here are five restaurants you should check out in the Newport area! Dorrian’s Red Hand 555 Washington Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dorrian's Red Hand (JC) (@dorriansjc) OFFERED: American fare, beer and […]
Where to Get Pupusas in Hudson County
A few days ago, I was asked, “I’m in the mood for pupusas. Where can I get good pupusas around here?” And thus this list was born. Here are some spots for pupusas in Hudson County if you’re not sure where to go! Jersey City El Rey del Sur 115 Bowers St View this post […]
Scenic Brunch at Stone House
Stone House is tucked away in Warren, NJ in the hills of the Watchung Mountains. Stone House is owned by Jeanne and Frank Cretella of Landmark Hospitality, the same minds behind the local favorite Liberty House Restaurant on Audrey Zapp Drive here in Jersey City. If you’re looking for a destination brunch that is really […]
10 Instagrammable Restaurants and Cafes in Jersey City
Whenever I am travelling, or even going to NYC, I always do my research for the most “Instagrammable” places. But why should I have to leave my hometown just to take a nice picture? So, I went out to ten different restaurants and cafes all across Jersey City with super cool decor (aka lots of […]
Talde Jersey City Closes Its Doors
In case you missed the news, Talde announced its closure on August 13th. We’ve been flooded with messages from readers and followers asking us what we know about the abrupt closure. We honestly had no idea and it was challenging finding answers. Here is what we know… View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
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