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...]
Foodie Female Founders Series: How Delish
written by Tina Tang
I’m a small business owner living in downtown Jersey City. I constantly take note of the small businesses around me, on my block, at my local farmers market at the Grove Street plaza. It’s kinda like how a redhead always notices another redhead who walks in a room. What I have noticed in Jersey City is the glorious abundance of female foodie entrepreneurs in our town of … [Read more...]
7 Vegan Spots in NYC to Try this Year
Whether you're vegan or you simply like trying new foods, living across the Hudson is a blessing when you want to try something new and delicious in NYC. I recommended a few spots in the past, including Blossom du Jour, Champs Diner, and Cinnamon Snail. Since then, I've visited more spots that I can't get enough of. Here are some places I love, and others I plan to visit … [Read more...]
More Life Cafe on Mallory Ave
More Life Cafe opened at the end of May 2018 on 191 Mallory Ave and has since been attracting vegans and non-vegans alike in Jersey City. It's refreshing to see a vegan spot open outside of Downtown, offering healthy food options to residents in a convenient location. More Life stands out through its buffet-style set up, which allows customers to choose what they want, the … [Read more...]
5 Vegan Alternatives to Delicious Comfort Foods
How to enjoy comfort foods, plant-based style
If you’re trying out a plant-based diet or simply want to change up your way of eating, Hudson County is becoming a great place for alternative food options. Just because you decide to cut some things out of your diet doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavors you love! Here are some dishes in the area that are tasty versions of some comfort foods I’ve either always loved or … [Read more...]
8 Vegan Breakfasts to Try in Jersey City
Whenever I have time to eat breakfast, I crave anything from a smoothie to a full stack of pancakes. Whenever I'm looking to grab breakfast in Jersey City, it's nice to know there are a few places that offer awesome vegan breakfast options! Here are some recommendations: For the breakfast that’ll keep you full all morning (and will help you cure that hangover): Sausage, Egg, … [Read more...]
Top 10 Spots for Soup in Jersey City
It's freezing and we could all use some hot soup to warm up our lives. While homemade soup is hands down the best, if you ever find yourself wanting to order some soup for lunch while you're freezing at work, here are some great options. Have any recommendations? Send them our way! Subia's Cafe, 506 Jersey Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/BUFwRjVFdfZ/ Subia's … [Read more...]
Surviving Veganuary in Jersey City
For those of you who want to go plant-based for the month
Veganuary is something people tend to get into as a way of starting the year on a healthier note, incorporating plant-based foods into their diets in order maintain some level of clean eating. It all started with the charity Veganuary, which encourages people to try out a plant-based diet for at least a month, hopefully to last throughout the year and years to come. In 2017, … [Read more...]
Bayonne Turns Vegan!
Alessandra Molina
Bayonne Turns Vegan! Being vegan has become so popular that to me, it seems more like a trend than a lifestyle, especially now with everyone posting their food on social media before eating it. But that's okay! This is such a better and delicious alternative everyone should try and share, you would not even think it is 100% vegan- it tastes exactly like regular food but with … [Read more...]
Alex’s Top Places for Veg Eating in the Area
Any place just a quick trip away from Jersey City
One of the only aspects of gentrification I benefit from is the growing amount of veg-friendly spots around me. Considering how close we are to Manhattan, I’ve compiled a list of some spots I like not only in Hudson County, but anywhere within 30 minutes from my home. This is excluding any place that only gives me only juices/juice-like options or just one solid vegan option … [Read 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 Meatless Mondays, veggie burgers are always a good option! Here at ChicpeaJC, we have a few personal … [Read more...]
New Year, New You: A ChicpeaJC Guide to Health and Fitness
Kick start 2017 with an updated health and fitness routine! Here's a quick list of all the health and fitness posts we've gathered throughout the year to help you on your journey. Gyms & Fitness Fitness Plateaus and How to Overcome Them World Boxing Gym 8 Springs Studio Hipfit with Laura Boss Chick Dance Workout The Biggest Fashion Trend of 2016: … [Read more...]
