This past weekend, I was heading into the city with my daughter. Knowing I’d be blowing a ton of money while in the city, I decided we would find an affordable place to have lunch in New Jersey. A few months back, I had done some research looking for local Argentinian cuisine. While Googling, IRead more
Hudson Restaurant Week is Back for its Fifteenth Year!
Calling all foodies – Hudson Restaurant Week is back this winter for its fifteenth year! From January 28 to February 8, Hudson Restaurant Week is taking over 50 restaurants in the area. What is Hudson Restaurant Week? When you dine at one of the participating restaurants, you have a chance to sample a multi-course dinnerRead more
10 Grab & Go Lunch Spots For the Work Week
If you lead a busy life and you only have half an hour to get lunch, you probably want something worth the trip – quick, filling, and preferably not $15+. From Greenville to Downtown to the Heights, we’ve got a couple of spots we think you’d love! CAVA CAVA is a Mediterranean spot at 30Read more
Carolyn’s Soul Food
A few weeks ago, the team and I decided to take a lunch trip to Carolyn’s Soul Food on 76 Orient Ave right here in Jersey City! Needless to say, the food was delicious and we needed to share it with anyone who may not know about it. There are so many options to choose fromRead more
Top 6 Avocado Toasts in the Area
I can't trust anyone who doesn't like avocado.
A wise man once said (and by “wise man,” I mean the Grubhub Twitter account), “When it comes to avocado toast, it’s all about the toppings.” Here at ChicpeaHQ, we’re all about avocado toast. While I typically enjoy making it at home, there are plenty of places in Hudson County that offer bomb avocado toasts forRead more
Top 5 Veggie Burgers in Jersey City
Calling all vegetarians! With the growing number of veg-friendly options in Hudson County, going out to eat with your friends for a quick bite is now easier than ever. If there’s ever a day when you all want to go out for dinner or if you just want to grab a nice lunch for MeatlessRead more
Jazz for Lunch has J. Owen Grundy Pier Groovin’
By Michael Rodriguez
You know what might possibly be worse than Monday mornings? Thursday afternoons! I don’t know about you but by Wednesday night, I’m already looking up the best happy hour spots downtown. Jersey City Cultural Affairs Department may have come up with a “pre-game” to my Thursday evening – food vendors and free jazz! Every ThursdayRead more