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...]
Top 11 Recommended Pizza Deliveries in Jersey City
When it's cold outside, who really wants to do anything other than order some pizza and watch TV? We asked you guys for your favorite spots to order pizza for delivery and you guys came through! Here are your top recommended spots to order pizza for delivery in Jersey City. Pizza Masters 278 Central Ave, Jersey City https://www.instagram.com/p/BtqtutdHi6W/ Pizza … [Read more...]
Brick + Dough Pizzeria in Union City
Anyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE pizza. I love ‘fancy’ pizza, brick oven pizza, traditional pizza and yea… basic bitch Ellio’s pizza. Just give me all of the pizza, please. Being from Argentina, I can tell you that some of the best pizza is in Buenos Aires. I blame my homeland for my obsession with pizza, because as a child it was a Saturday night staple. I’m always … [Read more...]
10 Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken for Late-Night Bites
Maybe you're enjoying the night out with drinks, or maybe you just work late hours and takeout could make your life so much easier. In any case, here are ten of our favorite spots for late-night bites! Not included in the list: standard diners, and bars whose kitchens close early. Jersey City Stella's 315 Grove St https://www.instagram.com/p/BxASAibHymY/ Food … [Read more...]
Porta’s Annual Halloween Party!
Join The Porta Fam for a SCREAM of a time during Halloweekend 2019! Boogie the night away with cover band, The Have Some Hotel, and enjoy Spooktacular Sets with DJ Vegas on Bass. Our Annual Costume Contest takes place at 1am, so get here early to sign up for Best Duo, Best Male, Best Female and of course, Best Overall. PLUS: Drink Specials, Giveaways & … [Read more...]
ChicpEATS: Bread and Salt
The Hype Is Real
Bread and Salt opened in the Heights this past summer offering up Roman-style pizza, freshly baked bread, and other incredible dishes. After being previously located in Pittsburgh, baker Rick Easton brought it over to Jersey City. There's been a lot of hype since they opened all over local and national media, and it's all well-deserved. Bread and Salt was recently featured on … [Read more...]
Top 10 Munchie Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
Happy 4/20!
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...]
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...]
