If you need a little pick-me-up, these local shops and restaurants are offering drinks to-go! If you own or know of a business that is offering drinks to-go, let us know and we'll add them in! Email editor@chicpeajc.com. Harry's Daughter 339 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cN_YUnSRc/ You can enjoy their classic Rum Punch, grab a liter of … [Read more...]
Maintain a healthy immune system with these foods + supplements
Vitamins and supplements won't cure anything, but they can help maintain/boost the normal immune function as part of a balanced lifestyle in a time when it's very necessary. With so many great antioxidant properties of fruit and veggies, here are just a few foods to consider buying to help you whether you're healthy or sick. Along with these supplements, try to exercise … [Read more...]
Ani Ramen giving away free family meal kits
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On Thursday March 19th from 12PM to 6PM, Ani Ramen is providing free Family Meal Kits at 3 locations – Jersey City: 218 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ Maplewood: 149 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ Montclair: 401 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ Each Ani Ramen Family Meal Kit serves 3-4 people and contains Ani’s incredible broth, a hearty serving of their exclusive Sun … [Read more...]
Restaurants offering delivery + takeout in Jersey City + Hoboken
While everyone is advised to stay home and minimize social contact, consider ordering from local restaurants that are still open and offering deliver/takeout in the area. Alternatively, you can buy gift cards for your favorite spots to visit once this is all over. This list will be updated daily! If you're a local restaurant/cafe offering delivery or takeout at this time, … [Read more...]
8 spots for food delivery this weekend
It's important to remember that not everyone has the ability to work from home. Restaurants and their workers rely on a constant flow of customers for income, from the ones cooking your food to the ones delivering it. If you decide to order food for delivery this week, please be patient as there may be a rise in delivery orders with the amount of people staying indoors out of … [Read more...]
5 vegan-friendly spots in + near Boston, MA
I recently took a trip to Boston, Massachusetts with family to celebrate my birthday. I eat plant-based foods by circumstance (shout out to lactose intolerance) and my aunt is celiac, making every meal a meticulously planned stop. While planning the weekend trip, we made sure we had a list of restaurant options that catered to our respective dietary restrictions while also … [Read more...]
NJ Spot – Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to enter a famous painting, you have to visit Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe in Union, New Jersey. This whimsical and cozy cafe is like taking a step into The Starry Night. With a mural based off of the famous painting, live music twice a week, board games for rent and a two sided drink menu, this cafe is the perfect place to spend your … [Read more...]
The Vanguard in Harrison, NJ
Photos by Chrys Alva
A few months ago, we took a fun tour of Harrison, New Jersey. During the tour, we were taken to The Vanguard, a super cute restaurant set in the 1940s. As soon as you walk in, it's like you've been transported into a different time. It's the perfect place if you want to get out of Jersey City and try something new. I would love it for a girls night or a special occasion. … [Read more...]
Sushi By Bou JC Launches Weekend Lunch in Jersey City
Sushi by Bou is now open for lunch starting this weekend! ICYMI, Sushi by Bou is an Omakase speakeasy located within Ani Ramen on Newark Ave. It's a 60-minute dining experience with Chef David Bouhadana where you enjoy handcrafted sushi with fresh fish and complimented by cocktails and imported sake. On Saturdays and Sundays from 12PM to 3PM, you can stop by Sushi … [Read more...]
10 celiac-friendly spots in and around Jersey City
When you're close to someone who has Celiac disease, you quickly learn the difference between "gluten-free" and "celiac-safe." While it's great that people with gluten sensitivities have options in many restaurants today, individuals who have Celiac disease may not be able to enjoy foods if there's a possibility of cross-contamination. This makes it difficult for celiacs to … [Read more...]
ChicPizza now available at Tony Boloney’s JC
The ChicPizza is now available at Tony Boloney's in Jersey City for one week! Tony Boloney's and I collaborated to create a pizza with my father's Moroccan-Israeli spice along with beet hummus, lebna, cauliflower, quinoa, feta, za'atar, and harissa tahini. You can order it now online, listed under Vegan pies (please note that the pizza is vegetarian, not vegan). … [Read more...]
Tony Boloney’s “ChicPizza” with Aba’s Spice
A few weeks ago, Mike – owner of Tony Boloney's, a place that is so much more than a pizza spot – reached out to do a collaboration. As soon as Mike reached out, I thought about my dad aka Aba (dad in Hebrew) and his special Moroccan-Israeli spice. My father created this spice recipe before I was even born. He was inspired by a steakhouse he used to frequent in his rock band … [Read more...]
10 bottomless brunches to check out in NYC
Treat yourself to a bottomless brunch this weekend! Here are 10 spots in New York City that offers some great bottomless brunch specials every weekend and on select holidays! The Crooked Knife 232 W 14th St On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy any entree with unlimited bloodies or mimosas for $42! They take reservations at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM. Website: … [Read more...]
