It's 4/20, and we all know that this day comes with the munchies. Hit up some of these spots tonight for anything you're craving, from savory sandwiches to sweet pastries. Luigi's Ice Cream @ Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave Saturday hours: 6PM to 12AM https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdR56jFLv1/ Cookies N' Crepes 195 Newark Ave Saturday hours: 11AM to 2AM Tony … [Read more...]
Vino Diesel Pop-Up featuring Adam Pally!
Join Porta Jersey City for a night of food, wine and laughs as Porta fan and regular Adam Pally brings his talk show/pop up shop/wine tasting/unlistenable podcast/party across the Hudson to Jersey City for the very first time in an immersive Dinner Theater experience. Adam and the Vino Diesel team are taking over the main floor to learn about wine, attempt sophisticated … [Read more...]
4 Hot Spots for Vegan Pizza in the Area
Back in 2017, we mentioned our top 5 veg-friendly pizza spots in the area. We've had more options pop up in the past couple of years, and we just had to share! Here are some more tasty vegan pizzas in the area you should try (if you haven't already). Hungry like the Wolf – Hoboken Hungry Like the World is the newest vegan pizza spot. Located in Hoboken, their … [Read more...]
TBT: Double Feature Movie Night
**Brand New Monthly Event!** We're transforming our downstairs Monk Room into a Cozy, DIY Movie Theater. Each month, we'll be screening Back-to-Back Throwback Movies from the 80s, 90s & Early 00s! Each Movie Night will have a different theme and offer Specialty Cocktails, Free Popcorn and Audience Participation Games. On Thursday, 1/24, the theme will be Time … [Read 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 style pan pizza. Low Fidelity (or Lo-Fi) is the sister restaurant to The Archer located on Newark Avenue in … [Read more...]
The 50th Anniversary of Helen’s Pizza
On April 9, Jersey City's beloved Helen's Pizza is celebrating their 50-year anniversary. To celebrate, they're bringing back some prices from 50 years ago. I went by Helen's a few days ago to catch up with the owner of this Jersey City landmark, Steven Kalcanides, who I interviewed a few years ago. This time, Steve allowed me to go behind the scenes and make pizza … [Read more...]
Top 5 Spots for Not-Your-Average Pizza Pies
If there's something NY and NJ are known for, it's having the best pizza. Thankfully, we have a bunch of spots in the area that have some interesting pizza pies that stray from the traditional cheese or pepperoni pies. Celebrate National Pizza Pie Day with one of these pies! Porta 135 Newark Ave, Jersey City Porta has a menu with a bunch of unique pies. A crowd … [Read more...]
Top 24-Hour Spots in Jersey City
When it's a late night out and you're craving something to eat, it can be annoying to find every food spot closed. Lucky for you, we have a few spots in Jersey City that are open 24 hours a day! Stop by after a night of partying, or to satisfy those late-night cravings. City Diner 31 Montgomery St https://www.instagram.com/p/BJsxs2IDNxU/ How can you go wrong with … [Read more...]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/19/17 – 6/25/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – June 19th Lobsterfest @ Amelia's Bistro Start your week off right! Enjoy a 1 1/4 lb. full Lobster for only $15.95 with purchase of any wine or cocktail from the special drink list at Amelia's Bistro! Dine in only. Tuesday – June 20th Two Boots 5th Anniversary Celebration Join … [Read more...]
Top 5 Veg-Friendly Pizza Spots in Hudson County
If you ask most people how they feel about pizza, they would go on and on about how much they love it. Once in a while, I find myself out with friends and we just want to munch on some veggie comfort food. We eventually had a list of go-to spots. If you're ever in need of a good veg-friendly spot for pizza, check these places out! Have any other recommendations? Feel free … [Read more...]
Vinnie’s III
Sundays are for Italian food
No conversation about pizza in Jersey City is complete without mentioning Vinnie’s. Vinnie’s has been at the intersection of Danforth and 440 for decades and they’ve developed quite a following, and one visit will quickly reveal why. I’ve been a regular at Vinnie’s for years because I like good pizza. A lot. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am obsessed (maaaaybe that’s … [Read more...]
Renato’s Pizza Masters
a big italian hug
Every month I have a standing lunch "date" with David Diaz the District Manager of the Central Avenue Special Improvement district. Normally David gives me a few choices of where to go eat, but at our last lunch at the Ecuadorian Bakery Angel Azul, I told him our next spot needs to be Renato's Pizza Masters. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC, I heard about this spot on … [Read more...]
Helen’s Pizza
no frills pizza with a side of love
Helen's Pizza is a local favorite, a no frills food spot where you are guaranteed to leave with a full and happy tummy. It seems like there are over 100 pizza places all over Jersey City but there are only a handful of neighborhood spots where you can walk in and feel at home. A place where the person behind the counter knows your name and your favorite slice. I came to … [Read more...]