The Holiday season is rapidly approaching which means tons of stress, traveling, and shopping, so we understand if you want to lay low for the next few weekends. But if you’re looking for an easy way to get out of the house for a few hours, here are some options to consider. Whether you’re lookingRead more
Healthier Pumpkin Muffins
JC Dishes Lightened Up!
Fall always makes me want to bake, but sometimes my motivation isn’t quite enough to see me through a huge, complicated baking project. With all the fun fall activities to do locally, I’m looking for quick recipes that don’t require too much time so that I can head back out again. One of my favoriteRead more
Top 5 Places for Tacos in Jersey City
It’s National Taco Day! Check out our top 5 spots for tacos throughout Jersey City, and let us know who your favorites are! Taqueria 236 Grove St View this post on Instagram This #tacotuesday we’re all about local fave @taqueriadowntown bistec tacos 🌮🌮 • • • • #food #foodie #instafood #nomnomnom #thehungrygrowlers #yum #eatingfortheinsta #foodpicRead more
PeteEatsJC: Korai Kitchen
Korai Kitchen manages to make you feel right at home, all while experiencing a new way of eating foods. You know that feeling, as a kid, when your new friend asks if you can stay for dinner? The intimate family time you get to experience with them enlightens you deep within their culture. This motherRead more
Rumba Cubana in Downtown Jersey City
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About 4 years ago, I went to eat at Rumba’s Cafe on Central Avenue in the Heights, a homey, no-frills, family-owned Cuban eatery with the most delicious food. It’s become one of my favorite spots and I always recommend it to everyone when they are looking for a good meal that is also easy onRead more
National Rum Day: 5 Rum Drinks to Try in Jersey City
Rum is the staple to some of the most popular cocktails, especially those tiki bar favorites. Here are some rum-based drinks in Jersey City you should check out (if you haven’t already)! Have any favorites we missed? Let us know! Rum Punch – Harry’s Daughter The rum punch at Harry’s Daughter is known to tasteRead more
10 Most Instagram-Worthy Dishes in Jersey City
We all live for an Instagram moment. Admit it, you’ve taken a moment to take a photo of your dinner before anyone ruins the picture-perfect table setup. Here’s some of the most Instagrammable foods and drinks in Jersey City! Mathews – 80s Glam Drink View this post on Instagram This weather has us craving GlitteryRead more
20 New Food & Drink Spots in Jersey City
Everything moves so quickly in Jersey City, and a bunch of spots open every month. Here’s a quick roundup of some restaurants, bars, and shops that have opened in the past few months! Now Open Subculture 260 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram Woke up this morning got yourself a #Soprano Part of theRead more
More Life Cafe on Mallory Ave
More Life Cafe opened at the end of May 2018 on 191 Mallory Ave and has since been attracting vegans and non-vegans alike in Jersey City. It’s refreshing to see a vegan spot open outside of Downtown, offering healthy food options to residents in a convenient location. More Life stands out through its buffet-style set up, whichRead more
PeteEatsJC: Low Fidelity
Palisade Avenue has had quite a bit of action the past year or two with multiple new places popping up on the strip. Low Fidelity being one of them; a chill, no fuss, and down to earth bar that serves up some unique pizza for this region of the country, which is a Detroit styleRead more
Top 8 Spots for Mac and Cheese in Jersey City
National Mac & Cheese Day is July 14!
In celebration of National Mac & Cheese Day, here are some of our top picks for in the area for dishes that aren’t the standard bowl of mac. Hooked JC – Crack & Cheese View this post on Instagram When you’re all crabby that it’s only Monday but then you’re like “Wait, it’s Monday beforeRead more
El Sol Del Caribe
Photos by Peter Bonacci
We went to check out More Life Cafe a few weeks ago when it first opened and met Marcell. He told me he is the spawn of the Jersey City landmark in Greenville, El Sol Del Caribe. All the locals in Jersey City, the real Jersey City, know this place. It is known for theRead more
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Homemade Marinara
JC Dishes Lightened Up!
Growing up, I was that kid who didn’t like sandwiches. My mom cooked a can of Chef Boyardee for me most mornings, and I took it to school in a thermos. Although now I wouldn’t touch the stuff with a ten foot pole, I am still a huge pastaRead more