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 […]
Meet The Chef: Christopher Albrecht From The Ryland Inn
The Ryland Inn is a stunning, rustic yet romantic restaurant and wedding venue located in Whitehouse Station, about a 40-minute drive from Jersey City. It’s owned and operated by the Landmark Hospitality Group, the Cretella family who are also behind The Liberty House Restaurant, The StoneHouse, Hudson House, Crave Events Group and a bunch more […]
ChicpEATS: Red Peony Chinese Cuisine NYC
A few months ago, we wrote about Chef Yang 46, a Szechuan restaurant located in Clifton, NJ. It was fantastic. We had such a great time and the owner liked the post, so they invited us to another restaurant they owned in Manhattan. Of course, we were thrilled to check it out. As much as […]
ChicpEATS: Whirled Peas NYC
Life is so funny. I never thought in a million years that I would be a) running this blog for a living, b) write about all the things I love including eating, and c) get to a point where I would be invited to a Sabra Hummus pop up event with an ISRAELI celebrity Chef. […]
JC Spot: Martha’s JC
Martha’s JC is a small eatery that recently re-opened its doors after undergoing a renovation. This Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood spot opened 3 years ago and serves breakfast and lunch classics. I went for a visit and had the chance to catch up with couple and partners in crime Tony and Alexis Cartagena, who took over Martha’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]