On September 24th, stop by the first job fair brought together by York Street Project and Women Rising! They’re working together to host the job fair with the hope to create employment opportunities for families, including training programs and resources. York Street Project provides resources and care to children and families in need, and they […]
Sex and Jersey City The Podcast: Sex After Babies
Special guest Maria from Jersey City Mama’s joins us to talk about Sex after babies. We divulge all the details of what happens during and after child birth and how it affects parent’s sex lives for better or worse. Co-host Dramos remains speechless. You can listen to all our episodes on Soundcloud, Spotify and now […]
Everything You Need to Know about the 2019 All About Downtown Street Fair
It’s finally here! This Saturday, September 21st is the 9th Annual All About Downtown Jersey City Street Fair. From 12PM to 8PM, enjoy drinks, food, activities, music, and more along Newark Ave to enjoy the last weekend of the summer. Shop from over 325 vendors From local favorites to hidden gems to first-time participants, there’ll […]
10 Spots to Grab a Cheeseburger in Jersey City + New York City
It’s National Cheeseburger Day! Check out these 10 spots in the area for some of the best cheeseburgers. Hudson County White Mana 470 Tonnelle Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Solares (@nicksolares) Recommended: classic cheeseburger. Park Tavern 575 West Side Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GpDVVlUvR/ Recommended: classic cheeseburger, daily specials Diesel & Duke […]
Letter from Chicpea- Love Is The Message
Dear Jersey City, The last 48 hours have been the most trying in my career running this website. I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way and have learned many valuable lessons. About a month ago I got a tip that a local restaurant/cultural staple in Jersey City would be closing. I was devastated. […]
Ani Ramen House’s Soul of Sake 1 Year ANIversary Party
Join Ani Ramen House on September 17th for a Japanese Whisky + Sake + Luge ANIversary party! From 7PM to 10:30PM, enjoy a celebratory evening of food, drink, and entertainment to celebrate one year of Ani Ramen’s popular monthly Soul of Sake events. This ANIversary party will feature Brooklyn Kura sake and Iichiko Saiten shochu […]
LITM and Piggyback Bar closing at end of September
It’s a sad time for our favorite Jersey City spots – we found out from various sources that LITM on Newark Ave and Piggyback Bar at Harborside will be closing their doors by the end of September 2019. LITM LITM is best known for its art scene. From paintings to live music, LITM has been […]
First Annual Festival of Independent Theatre Companies
From September 12th to September 14th, join five local theatre groups for the Festival of Independent Theatre Companies! Art House Productions, The Greenhouse Ensemble, Jersey City Theatre Center (JCTC), Speranza Theatre Company, and The 9th Floor are being highlighted for the work they do for the community through 3 days of workshops and performances. Location […]
12 Days in Greece – A Travel Guide
My name is Lynn, and I am officially a travel addict. Ever since my first solo trip to Thailand in February, I’ve been seeking out travel every chance I get. I grew so much from that experience that it left me wanting more. I thought that going to Thailand would get things out of my […]
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest is Back!
The Jersey City Craft Brew Fest is back in time for autumn! On September 14th, enjoy over 150 samples of craft beer and cider at Harborside along with music, games, and more. You can buy tickets for your preferred session slot on Eventbrite now for $70! Use discount code CHICPEAJC for $20 off. What to […]
Pets of JC: Liberty Humane Society’s New Cat Sanctuary
It was one of those brutally hot days back in July when I made my way to the Liberty Humane Society. The ChicpeaJC team had been invited to see the renovations to the cat sanctuary space. While I was excited to see the progress they were making first hand, I couldn’t help but wonder how […]
Top 5 Spots To Watch Football in Jersey City
Football season is back! Here are 5 spots to hang out with friends and watch the game! Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hudson Hall Jersey City (@hudsonhalljc) Enjoy Hudson Hall’s game night specials including $1 wings, $7 pretzels, and $5 Hudson Hall lager. Paulie’s Brickhouse 264 […]
Distort and ‘Community Consciousness’
We interviewed Distort many years ago for the blog. Since then, he’s done some incredible murals all over Jersey City, notably the massive one by the Holland Tunnel and his recent collaboration with T.Dee, a Jersey City legend. A few weeks ago, while we were driving down Pacific Ave, we caught Distort working on a […]
13 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Jersey City
Struggling to figure out which spots are family-friendly? Here are some of our favorites! O’Leary’s 788 Garfield Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by O'Leary's Publik House (@olearyspublikhouse) Enjoy burgers and daily specials with the family! White Star 179 Warren St; 230 Brunswick St View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Apply to Content Creators Academy Jersey City
Content Creators Academy, a free after-school program for middle and high school students throughout Jersey City, is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 school year. The nonprofit provides learning and resources for young individuals interested in the creative and digital media space with an entrepreneurial spirit. Two years ago, we launched CCAJC as a way […]
5 restaurants to check out in the Newport, Jersey City area
Whether you’re planning a date night or just looking for a nice spot to enjoy dinner with friends, here are five restaurants you should check out in the Newport area! Dorrian’s Red Hand 555 Washington Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dorrian's Red Hand (JC) (@dorriansjc) OFFERED: American fare, beer and […]
AlphaMinds Academy
As a mom, I am always looking for ways to encourage Mia to use her mind. Most classes that are offered for kids are mostly physical – swimming, dance, soccer, you name it. Aside from her piano lessons, I had a difficult time finding anything that would exercise her brain…until I found out about AlphaMinds. […]
Top Mimosas and Bottomless Brunches in Jersey City
We all love a good brunch, and what’s brunch without great deals on mimosas? Here’s some of the best spots for mimosas and bottomless brunches! Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd Hudson Hall has $3 Bloody Marys and mimosas all weekend from 11AM to 4PM. Frankie’s 264 Grove St Frankie’s has bottomless brunch on Saturdays & […]
Memes to Fuel Your Excitement for Fall
The weather’s getting cooler and it’s starting to feel like fall. While we still have some warm days ahead of us, some of us can’t help but get excited and take full advantage of the early autumnal weather. There’s so much to look forward to, like being able to wear hoodies all day every day […]
Scenic Brunch at Stone House
Stone House is tucked away in Warren, NJ in the hills of the Watchung Mountains. Stone House is owned by Jeanne and Frank Cretella of Landmark Hospitality, the same minds behind the local favorite Liberty House Restaurant on Audrey Zapp Drive here in Jersey City. If you’re looking for a destination brunch that is really […]
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