Yes, this is a Jersey City blog! But as of late, I’ve been setting out to explore people and places in the area, particularly with things that could have a direct, positive impact on our community. Our community here is growing tremendously, and there is a huge amount of entrepreneurs and creatives doing their own thing. […]
Mother Florence Holmes
In every community, there is always someone in the neighborhood that we call Mother outside of our own mother. This person is loving, kind, sweet, and has no filter. This person speaks the truth and when not around, everyone looks for her. Well, I’m here to talk about one Mother in the Community, Ms. Florence […]
Professional Restoration in Jersey City
I met Peter and Julie a little over a year ago at a local fundraiser. Peter is one of the founders of Professional Restoration, a company that specializes in remediation, restoration, and reconstruction of homes or businesses that have suffered from various misfortunes like a fire, flood, natural disaster, etc. I can’t even begin to […]
Dominique Bariso of Jersey City Chiropractic and Acupuncture
I met Dominique Bariso at a professional networking group a few months ago in Hoboken. We all met around 7 AM at a local diner and all the professionals/entrepreneurs had to introduce themselves. I’m a morning person, but I am not used to actually talking to anyone at that time. Dominique stood up and spoke […]
Journey to Abs: 15-min Body Weight Workout
A little over a month ago, I launched a new column: Journey To Abs. It’s all about how I got in shape both mentally and physically. To my surprise, the response to my new column has been amazing and I am so excited to share my knowledge and experience with my readers. I’ve always been […]
Shop Via Nero
It’s funny. When I started ChicpeaJC, the intent was to predominantly write about fashion and stylish people in Jersey City… and it’s almost become a rare thing I write about. Since I do love fashion so much, I decided to get back into the swing of things for the year 2017. A few months ago, […]
2017 State of the City Address by Mayor Fulop
On 6 separate days and wards, Mayor Steven Fulop will deliver the 2017 State of the City Address to emphasize to residents the important role each community and individual plays in Jersey City’s progress. The speech will highlight administration results, such as the bringing the police department to over 900 officers and the creation of more affordable housing than any […]
Pancake Breakfast at Hudson Montessori
On January 21st, Hudson Montessori had a Pancake Breakfast, Bring Your Parent to School Day, and Maker Mart all in one day. We arrived around 9 AM to Zeppelin Hall to the smell of pancakes being made by the awesome parents who were volunteering. We hung out with parents and kids from different classes. Everyone ate, drank coffee, […]
HOOD FOOD: La Mexicanita
From downtown Union City to uptown North Bergen, upper Hudson County is a small mecca of immigrant owned businesses worth exploring. Today, I introduce to you all a City I currently reside in and love to eat in, West New York, NJ. My family has been coming to West New York, NJ ever since I […]
The Making of ChicpeaHQ
I started ChicpeaJC, a blog about Jersey City, 2.5 years ago. I needed a creative outlet while working in the corporate world. And here I am, writing about a ribbon cutting happening in my new office space. Let’s rewind a little bit. Back in May, I was still running my business from various coffee shops […]
Five Wine-Related Events Taking Place in February
Sometimes, all you need is a good glass of wine and some great company! If you had the opportunity to attend the Jersey City Wine Fest last month, you easily could see that we are a wine-loving city. I’ve compiled a list of wine-related events taking place in Jersey City for the month of February. […]
Photo Gallery: Art House Productions Snow Ball!
This Saturday, we attended the annual Art House Productions Snow Ball! This event is a “black tie creative” gala to benefit Art House’s innovative arts programs. It is so much fun to see everyone dress up and come together to celebrate the creative community in Jersey City. I had a blast seeing everyone dressed to impress! […]
Healthy Eats in Jersey City and Hoboken
One of the best things about living in the Jersey City and Hoboken area are all of the new and hip restaurants, bars, and eateries opening up. IronPlate Studios did a little research to help you find the healthiest options at some of the buzziest locations in the area! Next time you are texting with […]
Top Fitness Centers in Journal Square
When it comes to health and fitness, everybody wants options. Whether it’s based on travel convenience or programs offered, you want to make sure you make the best choice. Well, look no further. We have you covered for all of your fitness goals, and they’re all in the Journal Square area! 1. Blink Fitness 35 […]
United Rescue
As some of you may know, I spent about 6 years of my teenage life living in Tel Aviv, Israel. During those formative years, there was a wave of terrorist attacks happening around me and the first people on the scene were usually civilians. As a result, in 2006 United Hatzalah was founded. It is a […]
MNM Vintage
There is nothing like shopping for vintage. That feeling you get when you find something that no one else has, it becomes an addiction. You walk down the street and you know you are wearing something with history, a story, and it’s an item that no one else has. The vintage streetwear scene is booming […]
Hudson Restaurant Week
Hudson Restaurant Week is back again for its lucky 13th year! It starts Monday, January 23 and runs weekdays until February 3 with many restaurants opting in for the weekend in between. Experience great food and prices that will delight your palate and your wallet. Restaurant Week is one of the most delicious times of the […]
Journey to Abs PT2: Everything You Need to Know About Dieting…
It doesn’t work. GOT YOU. Did you really think I was going to promote dieting as a healthy way to lose weight? This is not Self magazine. This is real life shit. A few weeks ago, I launched “Journey to Abs” and the response has been amazing. I got so many messages from women and […]
Lawyer up! Meet Attorney Anthony Bianco
A few months ago, I was invited to be a guest speaker at a professional networking group for young entrepreneurs in Hudson County. I had such a great time talking to everyone about social media and marketing. After the Q&A, I got a chance to chat with a few of the small businesses. I was […]
LSC After Dark: Silent Party
Join us on January 19th from 6 PM to 10 PM at Liberty Science Center’s next After Dark event – Silent Party! This one is special to me. Last year, I attended a silent party in Miami for the first time and knew I had to bring it to Jersey City. A few months later, I threw […]
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