Resident Spotlight: Eric Blair Carter
I was introduced to Eric Blair Carter at Edward’s Steakhouse when the doors opened to the cheer of “Hot Sauce Guy!” That’s all I needed to hear to know I needed to meet Eric. I spent the next few hours partaking in Eric’s homemade hot sauce (Edward’s keeps a jar of EBC’s small batch hot […]
Spring Time on Central Ave.
It is finally spring time in Jersey City! How exciting is that?! I feel like for months we’ve been waiting for warm weather and it’s finally here. Spring is the perfect time to update your wardrobe, your home, get in shape, get your bike fixed, or try a new restaurant. Well, I think you got […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 5/16-5/22
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – May 16th Happy Hour @ Zeppelin Hall Sure it’s Monday, but the outdoor garden is open at Zeppelin Hall and it’s Happy Hour time! Enjoy 1/2 price beer, wine, and cocktails from 4-7pm – and we promise there is no shortage of incredible beer […]
Welcome to the Jungle!
“Welcome to the jungle it gets worse here every day. You learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play” yes, Axl Rose totally pegged any park in this city, a jungle with thousands of little crack-head monkeys. We all know that the weather will eventually warm up and our caged animals […]
Apple Bourbon Cocktail from The Hamilton Inn
I’m back with another recipe for you today! In my last post, I shared my lightened-up recipe for Gramigna con Salsiccia, inspired by the dish from Roman Nose. For today’s recipe, I decided to go with something a little more fun and a lot quicker and easier—a cocktail! This Apple Bourbon Cocktail is inspired by my […]
NJCU 2016 Commencement Ceremony
Over 1,800 students, including myself, were recognized during NJCU’s commencement ceremony located in Newark’s Prudential Center. For two years, I limited my social life and traded it in for three hour bi-weekly classes and endless hours studying on my laptop. As unlikely as it may seem, my situation was the ideal student life. […]
ChicpeaJCturns2 Recap & Photos
I am not even sure where to begin. It’s Thursday; the party was four days ago, and I am still hurting… yes it was that good. I will try and keep this recap short and sweet since I am guessing everyone is interested in looking at all the photos. We got approximately 700 Pictures for […]
Top Sixteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
There are patterns to everyday life and we’re making sure that we can help you break those patterns once a week! If you’re reading this, then it means you want to do everything BUT sit on the couch. Sun’s out, guns out—now take an event and grab your friends! So check out these great events […]
Sensory Kids & Social Minds Autism Awareness Celebration & Fundraiser
Sensory Kids & Social Minds (located at 158 Newark Avenue, Downtown Jersey City), has been providing valuable pediatric therapy services for children with special needs in Hudson County and beyond for the past ten years. They recently celebrated their 10th anniversary by having a special fundraiser. The event also coincided with Autism Awareness Month (April) and the celebration […]
Charles & Co. Block Party
I LOVE BLOCK PARTIES. Spring is here and it’s getting really nice out, bring out the family this Saturday from Noon-6pm for the Charles and Co. Block party! There will be fun for the whole family and I got the scoop as to what is in store. I interviewed Eric and Paul Silverman a few […]
The Great Love Debate
The Great Love Debate Thursday May 12th @ 8 PM Miles Square Theatre Let’s talk about love. If you love to debate about relationships and love then this is the show for you. The Great Love Debate is a nationally touring interactive theater experience for anyone who enjoys talking and debating about love. Whether you […]
The Journal Square Farmer’s Market is Back!
Farmer’s Market Season is here!! The JSQ market kicked off last Wednesday in the JSQ Plaza right in front of the iconic Loew’s Theatre. It is the most picturesque market in Jersey City and easily accessible since the PATH train is literally right there. Oh and that Chickpea restaurant is there too!! (I don’t own […]
HDSID Annual Meeting
Every year the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District holds an annual meeting where they talk about topics and issues going on in the Downtown District as well as talk about news, events, plans and more. The meeting will be held next Tuesday, May 17th at 10 AM in the caucus room of City Hall and it’s […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 5/9-5/15
We’re still recovering from an amazing time at ChicpeaJC Turns 2 on Saturday night, but the fun continues this week in Jersey City! Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – May 9th Martini Monday @ Pint Monday doesn’t have to be the worst day of the week! Enjoy 16 ounce Pint-tinis […]
Spring Make Over Transformation
Spring is finally, finally here! Spring in itself is about transformation and with that I am so happy to announce our first transformation make over. The call went out and y’all answered, thanks to everyone who inquired about our #SpringMakeover Giveaway. We took this opportunity to not only transform a lucky lady and get her […]
Top 14 Things To Do This Weekend in Jersey City
If you are looking for places to go or things to do this weekend for Mother’s Day, then look no further! We have compiled a list of unique things you can do this weekend right here in Jersey City. It might be tough to get last minute reservations so why not do something different for […]
ChicpeaJC Turns 2
In just a few days ChicpeaJC will turn two. For some reason, I’ve been procrastinating writing this post. It’s hard for me to grasp the fact that this is my life now. I started ChicpeaJC two years ago as a hobby, a creative outlet and an excuse to explore my community and meet new people. […]
Is Whole Foods Coming to JC? What We Know
About an hour ago, Mayor Steven Fulop broke the news that Whole Foods is going to be opening in Jersey City. “Really excited to share positive news that Whole Foods formally announce today they will be opening a Jersey City store. Lots of conversations to get this completed and I think it will be a […]
Transmission Brings Live Rock n’ Roll to Jersey City
Every Wednesday, starting May 4, 2016, at 9 PM Jersey City locals will get to enjoy and rock out with New York City rock band, Mule Kick at Transmission located at 150 Bay Street. They will be the first resident band to embark in the Powerhouse Arts District’s entertainment venue. These group of musicians has performed […]