Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – August 15th Tapas @ Raval Mondays aren’t so bad when you can grab any three tapas plus one drink (sangria, house wine, draft beer) for only $25 at Raval! Tuesday – August 16th Tequila Tuesday @ Light Rail Cafe Tuesday means Tequila at Light […]
Fredo
Fredo are a 3-piece rock band that have expertly applied their scholarly musical abilities, light-hearted personalities, and all-around love for music into some truly epic jams. These dudes are taking the Jersey City scene by storm by taking their unique style and positive vibes to The Citizen, one of my favorite venues, as well as […]
Busy Bee Flat Belly Bee-Tox
By now, it’s very well-known that I am a huge health and fitness advocate. I work out regularly and try to eat clean. That being said, I am also a huge foodie and an occasional emotional eater, so my weight fluctuates drastically. I was in amazing shape before starting Chicpeajc. I was even following a […]
Top 9 Veggie Eats in Jersey City!
Finding good veg-friendly foods used to be like finding the holy grail, but through time, vegetarian and vegan options in restaurants have become more commonplace. Now, I can go virtually anywhere in the area and find something good to eat that is free of animal products. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to try different foods, […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
The weekend is back and as per usual, we’ve got your list jam-packed with the things you need to do. This weekend we’ve got festivals, music, food, and so many fun things going on that, of course, we couldn’t get them all. So here’s your top fifteen things to do this weekend and then some! […]
New Jersey Beer Company
The first time I ever tasted New Jersey Beer Co. was when brewery chairman Paul Silverman (of SILVERMAN) gave me a taste at a local event. It was so yummy! I started noticing more and more that local bars were serving NJ Beer Co. but, to be honest, I never really thought of ordering one. […]
La Festa Italiana
I am so excited!! Tonight begins The 113th (?!) annual La Festa Italiana. I wait for this event all summer because… well, zeppoles. Those fried doughy pillows are what dreams are made of. I also really love a good Italian festival! It’s so much fun, and it’s a great time to spend the evenings and […]
HDSID Presents: Your Guide to Back To School
Parents: the school year is starting up soon! It’s time to make sure you have everything ready for your kids to start off on the right foot. From backpacks to tutoring lessons and from dentists to new gear, ChicpeaJC has you covered. The Historic Downtown Special Improvements district hooked us up with a list of the top spots […]
Journal Square: Then and Now
Photos by Jushin Gonzalez Journal Square is the diverse transit hub of Jersey City smack dab in the middle of an ever-changing skyline. Before the major commercial and business district was titled Journal Square (in 1923 after the Jersey Journal), it was laden with farmhouses and manors from the original Bergen settlers of the 1660s. […]
High School Grad: Christopher Soto
Photographed by Bang Chau High school can be hell on earth for anybody. We’ve all seen Heathers and Mean Girls. Unfortunately, real life isn’t so comically vicious. Personally speaking, I was bullied in high school for being gay. And I wasn’t even out yet. I would’ve much rather shared the hallways with The Plastics than […]
Singing with Molly!
Music and singing is a classical art form and skill of storytelling that has been passed down through the ages. Each of us individually has a voice, whether we choose to improve on it and tell stories lyrically is our choice. Local actress, musical theater, opera singer, and vocal teacher, Molly Dunn is one who […]
Top 10 BYOBs to Try in Jersey City
This post is long overdue. To be honest, I wrote this for myself, as I needed a handy list of spots to go to when I have wine and beer at home. As much as I love going to a restaurant and ordering a fancy cocktail or a bottle of wine, sometimes it gets a […]
Anthony Giglio
A few months ago, while interviewing pop singer Chrissi Poland, she mentioned that her next door neighbor was THE Anthony Giglio – Food & Wine writer, author, sommelier, and entertainer. I was in shock. When she told me Anthony was born and raised in Jersey City, I nearly fell off my chair. I asked her right […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Sunsets and colors and the beauty of being a part of a city that is growing so fast. It’s time to take it down a notch and decompress. Your weekend is here and whether or not you’re looking for relaxation or keeping your energy high, we’ve got a wonderful lineup of events just for you. […]
LiveAtheHudson
Friend and party partner HayOner put me on to LiveAtheHudson, an artist he currently manages. LATH technically does not live in Jersey City, he lives in Union City… so when I heard about him, I was like, “I can’t interview him”. A week later, he dropped a single “Wildfire” and after listening to it for about […]
Victory Jones
I’ve been following Victory Jones for a few months now and she is a quintessential superstar; A singer, dancer, entertainer, yogi, and all around amazing human being. Victory is made to be on the cover of magazines and selling out stadiums… it’s only a matter of time before that happens. I had to interview her […]
The Morgan at Provost Square
The Morgan is a brand new luxury condo building located in the Powerhouse Arts district in Downtown Jersey City. The Morgan has all the amenities you can dream of and it’s conveniently located right by the Grove Street PATH train and all the downtown action. They recently invited me to tour the space and I […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 8/1-8/7
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – August 1st Hudson Restaurant Week Continues If you didn’t make it out last week, you have until this Friday (8/5) to enjoy Hudson Restaurant Week in Jersey City! HRW features 16 restaurants in JC, and you can check out the complete restaurant listing including menu […]