Looking for winter coat inspirations, seamstress Amber Meyers roamed Newport Mall wearing a few items she’s made herself. Her deep blue shall along with her charm necklace are handmade. Her white, flowing, off-the-shoulder top and blue suede skirt are from Forever 21, while her brown latch handbag was a solid thirft store find. Her brown […]
BossUpJC 2 – How To Create Engaging Social Media Content
Join us on September 19th for our second Boss Up JC workshop, this time focusing on how to create engaging social media content! Last month’s workshop was a blast, and we’re glad people are learning from the experience! Our guest speaker this month is Nabil Miftahi. Nabil is a 23-year-old Jersey City content creator. He […]
5 Cheeseburgers to Try Today in Jersey City
The ideal burger is juicy, filling, and unlike any other. It’s National Cheeseburger Day, so how could you not celebrate with a good burger? Luckily, we’re surrounded by burger spots in Jersey City, so your options are practically endless. Here are a few of our favorites! 1. New Park Tavern 575 West Side Ave New Park […]
#SendNudes JCAST Call for Art
Calling all artists! This year marks the 27th annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour , taking place October 14 and 15. ChicpeaJC is taking part in the JCAST this year, and we’re looking for some art to display! Our theme is #SendNudes. It’s all about the idea of sexuality and self-love in the modern […]
Casting Call: Terminal of Terror 2 Short Film
Last year, we made a short horror film to promote our big Halloween event, Terminal of Terror. We’re back at it again this year and looking for actors for the following roles: Mallory – Female, early to mid 20s, 5’2 – 5’6, wavy dark hair, all ethnicities Mickey – Male, early to mid 20s, 5’9 […]
What You Need to Know for the 2017 All About Downtown Street Fair
OMG. I can’t believe it’s almost here. This Saturday is the HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair! This year they extended the fair and it’s happening from 12PM to 8PM, you can enjoy food, drinks, and more from 300 vendors! WOAH. Gonna be crazy. Read our last post on the top new vendors this year here. Here […]
Rescue 1 Squad 4
Two years ago, I interviewed the guys at Engine 9 Battalion C for a special post dedicated to 9/11. This interview solidified my love for this gig and was definitely one of my favorite experiences as a Jersey City blogger. The stories of these firefighters inspired me so much and touched my heart, and since […]
Recap of #BossUpJC “How to make a living doing what you love”
On August 21st, we held our first of many BossUpJC workshops at ChicpeaHQ with David Trotta of Whealth + Co. all about making a living doing what you love. At the end of the session, we asked all participants to share a bio of their business, photo(s) of their product/service, website and social media links, […]
The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey
As a Filipino-American woman living in Jersey City, one of the things I love about this city is its diversity—especially its prominent Philippine culture. Here’s a fact: Jersey City has the largest population of Filipinos in the state of New Jersey. When I first moved to the area earlier this year, I knew wanted to […]
Stone House Restaurant
A few weeks ago, we were invited to have dinner at The Stone House in Warren, NJ, a 30-minute drive from Jersey City. The Stone House is owned by Jeanne and Frank Cattrella of Landmark Hospitality who also own Liberty House Restaurant, a Jersey City landmark. After I interviewed VP of Landmark Hospitality John Williams, […]
DACA: A Personal Perspective
We recently received a message from a woman who sent us a copy of her email to Mayor Fulop. We felt a great portion of her letter was important to share, especially considering Trump’s recent decision to rescind DACA. My name is -redacted-. I have been a Jersey City resident for about 20+ years. I am […]
12 New Food Spots in Jersey City
I can’t even keep up anymore. To be honest, when I moved to Jersey City 10 years ago, I remember getting so excited when one new restaurant would open. Now in a span of just a few short months, we have 13 new spots and I am pretty sure I am missing a few on […]
Groove on Grove: JC Fridays
On September 8th, join Groove on Grove for a JC Fridays edition of their 10th season finale! From 5PM to 10PM, have fun and close out the summer with a bang! This is going to be an awesome night, the perfect outing to bring in the fall and celebrate all things Jersey City. Do not […]
Roots
During a recent trip to Thailand, I stumbled upon a Shaman/Medicine Man on a very small remote island. His name was Ancho Pan or “Teacher Pan.” From the moment he invited us into his home with a warm “Welcome to Paradise! Freedom, Freedom, Freedom” I knew this meeting was a product of fate and synchronicity […]
Street Style: Shawn Harris
On his way home from work, Sales Associate Shawn Harris Jr. stopped on Grove Street to discuss his outfit for the day. He sported Gucci Snake Ace sneakers, tiger socks and sunglasses, Verdon shorts, and a vintage Tommy Hilfiger polo. Accesories included a Skagen watch and Polo duffle bag. Whats your name? Shawn D. Harris […]
It Was All A Dream: Yaya of OTW Threads
There is no shortage of young talented creatives in our area, but there are a few of them that are way ahead of their years. Yaya is one of them. I met her at our CP5tudio grand opening back in February. She arrived with her team and they were all wearing her unique designs. Yaya […]
Jersey City Pride Recap
Every year, Jersey City Pride gets bigger and better. I am so blessed to have been able to be a part of this amazing event for the last 3 years celebrating love, diversity, and equality in the community I love so much. This year, we had the opportunity of being an official Media Sponsor for […]
Top 10 Wedding Venues in Jersey City
As many people have heard, Battello had to temporarily close due to construction on the pier. The construction is slated to take until spring, 2018; however, nothing is guaranteed. We can only hope they will reopen then because it is surely one of our favorite places to shoot. You check out some of our favorite Battello […]
7 Tasty Waffles in Jersey City
It’s National Waffle Day (seriously, how many of these national food days exist?)! Here are our favorite spots to grab a delicious waffle, whether it’s your first meal of the day or dessert! 1. Brownstone Diner 426 Jersey Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brownstone Pancake Factory (@brownstone_pancake_factory) Brownstone is the king […]
Tuesdays on the Town in Fort Lee
I was invited last night by NJ.com to cover the Fort Lee “Tuesdays on the Town” event, the last one of the season. To be honest, I’ve never been to Fort Lee before last night and really did not know what to expect. I was delightfully surprised! Fort Lee is really up and coming. Tuesdays […]
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