It’s important to take care of your skin, especially as the temperature drops and our skin tends to get a bit drier. Check out these spots for facials in Hudson County and New York City. Attain Med Spa 720 Monroe St, Suite E407 Attain Med Spa specializes in facials microtreatments. Attain Med Spa offers 3 […]
2019 Imagine More Grant Celebration
SILVERMAN founded Andco in October 2016 with the mission to cultivate social and cultural enterprise in the center of downtown Jersey City. This year, they introduced the Imagine More Grant to uplift Andco members who displayed distinct value to the community with the use of imagination and innovation. The prizes were broken down into into several […]
JC Cribs Under Construction: 66 Hutton
M2M Development’s latest project is The Baxter, sitting at 66 Hutton Street in the Jersey City Heights. 66 Hutton is comprised of seven homes with open layouts and modern designs, including professional-grade kitchens and industrial style bathrooms, and is conveniently located near the bustling Central and Palisade avenues. The homes are either 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom + den, […]
11 Spots for Work Lunches in Jersey City
Looking for a change of scenery for a lunch meeting, or want to actually enjoy your lunch break outside of the office? Grab your coworkers and head over to one of these spots open for lunch in Jersey City! Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hudson Hall […]
EPTG’s second fundraiser for Liberty Humane Society
As a rescue-pup mom, this organization is very near and dear to my heart. We adopted our little Harvey two years ago from the Liberty Humane Society. Harvey was rescued from Hurricane Harvey and was just 4 weeks old when she came into our lives. I didn’t understand the love of a pet until we […]
JC Spot: Martha’s JC
Martha’s JC is a small eatery that recently re-opened its doors after undergoing a renovation. This Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood spot opened 3 years ago and serves breakfast and lunch classics. I went for a visit and had the chance to catch up with couple and partners in crime Tony and Alexis Cartagena, who took over Martha’s […]
Fit-Pea Checks Out Project Sculpt, Laura Hip Fit, Asana Soul Yoga
Life really does come full circle. As I mentioned in my Chicpea Styles post, the initial idea behind this platform 5 years ago was to focus on lifestyle topics like fashion, food, parenting, and fitness. Then it became everything but, and it focused primarily on Jersey City (which we obviously are continuing to do and […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 12: “It Goes Down in the DM”
Social Media has changed the way we date, Instagram in particular has become a tool for meeting new people, stalking exes and getting ourselves into trouble. What are the lines? If we are in a relationship can we like/interact with people we might be attracted to? Hosts Chicpea, Anatalie and Dramos weigh and also give […]
Jersey City Breaks Ground on Berry Lane Park’s Latest Upgrades
Back in August, Mayor Steven Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) announced the scheduled start of construction of the Berry Lane Skate Park, funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation, in addition to a new park pavilion. The day is finally here, with construction beginning as of this morning with a press conference to […]
ChicpEATS with George at Liberty Park Diner
Liberty Park Diner has been around for over 20 years and is located right by Liberty State Park. This family-owned business is a staple diner for Jersey Citians. I’ve been here many times, it’s the perfect place to go to if you want to cure your hangover from the night before, or go for an […]
Brownstone Diner’s rebrand to Life Pancake Company
If you’ve walked through Jersey Ave lately, you’ve probably noticed that Brownstone isn’t quite the same anymore. After closing in September, a new sign has gone up – Life Pancake Company. As reported by NJ.com, owner Zoe Bournias changed the name and space, but the great pancakes we know and love will still be available. […]
12 spots to host your holiday party in Hudson County
As the holiday season rolls around, you might be planning your holiday parties for the office or for some friends. Here are some spots to consider for your holiday parties this fall/winter! Snapdragon Coffee & Social 190 Monticello Ave, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 & 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥☕️ (@snapdragonjerseycity) […]
ChicpEATS: Casa d’Paco Newark NJ
I am thoroughly enjoying writing about my culinary adventures and every opportunity I get to try a new spot and write about it, I take it. Even on dates… I figure they might as well know the deal. Thankfully, my dates are understanding and let me do my thing and will even help out and […]
Leonardo Builes 100th Birthday
Last month, my grandmother asked me to make 30 shirts for our Uncle Leonardo’s 100th birthday which is October 27th. With enthusiasm, I said “of course!” From that period on, my grandmother and I ordered the materials to make the designs I had made for the shirts. It was a great experience to use my […]
A look into Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with Carolyn Lanza
Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we were a proud media sponsor supporting this amazing organization. It’s now November, but it’s still so important to keep the momentum going and conversation. I opened up about my personal experience and hope that it encouraged my readers to get checked and stay on top of […]
New JC Spot: Busy Bee Organics
I met Michele, founder of Busy Bee Organics 5 years ago, when the blog was only a few months old at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. It’s been pretty amazing to see her growth all these years from the time I first interviewed her in her appartment, and now she opened her store front on Palisade […]
Chicpea Styles October
Before I launched ChicpeaJC.com, this website was going to be “Chicpealife.com,” a fun lifestyle blog where I could write about all the shit that goes on in my head and share my outfits. It wasn’t going to be a whole thing, I didn’t even do it thinking people would read it. When I worked in […]
No Straw November, a 30-Day Challenge
In partnership with ReThink Disposable, environmental non-profit Greener JC is launching a Straws by Request campaign – No Straw November. This month-long event is part of a larger Plastic Free Initiative, Plastic Free JC, and the national No Straw November pledge. Participating in this challenge offers the opportunity for community members to increase their awareness […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 11: “Ghosting”
“Ghosting is breaking off a relationship (often an intimate relationship) by stopping all communication and contact with the partner without any apparent warning or justification, as well as ignoring the partner’s attempts to reach out or communicate. The term originated in the mid-2000s. In that following decade, media reported a rise in ghosting, which has […]
JC Cribs Episode 4: Kayvon & Anna Zand
Welcome to Episode 4 of Jersey City Cribs. Halloween edition! Kayvon and Anna Zand are fabulous Jersey City residents and Halloween is clearly their favorite holiday! I found Kayvon on Instagram a few months ago, and was super intrigued by him and his wife’s eclectic style and figured their home would follow suit. Kayvon is a […]
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