Space Cantina was the fifth LSC After Dark event and I knew this was going to be a fun event because I know people who love Star Wars and they tend to go all out with their costumes, and I love a good costume party. I decided to go as Princess Leia (RIP Carrie Fisher) […]
Puzzle Out! Escape Room in Jersey City
This year, we wanted to do something different for our holiday party instead of just drinks and food. We were invited to try out Puzzle Out and told me to bring a big crew. We went after Park & Sixth, and none of us knew what to expect. We all hung out in the lobby […]
Brand Ledger
You think you know, but really you have no idea how much talent exists in Jersey City. It’s pretty amazing and exciting that I highly doubt I will EVER run out of people to write about who do cool shit and live in this fine city. We are special AF. Brand Ledger emailed me a […]
New Year, New You: A ChicpeaJC Guide to Health and Fitness
Kick start 2017 with an updated health and fitness routine! Here’s a quick list of all the health and fitness posts we’ve gathered throughout the year to help you on your journey. Gyms & Fitness Fitness Plateaus and How to Overcome Them World Boxing Gym 8 Springs Studio Hipfit with Laura Boss Chick Dance Workout The Biggest […]
A Night To Remember – NYE 2017
Honestly, I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I really dislike NYE. I make a point not to go out, so I was a little concerned about throwing a party on NYE. Everything was way better than I anticipated. I really had a great time. But let’s start from the beginning! I arrived an hour […]
Newport Swim and Fitness + Newport Skates
As many of you may know, I love the gym and love working out. It’s my therapy. Last week, we were given a tour of Newport Swim and Fitness Center and took a look at Newport Skates! As you can imagine, I was like a child in a candy store. With the temperatures dropping below […]
Poetree
A few months ago I attended a Saint Peter’s University “FAME” fashion show. and that is where I first saw Alana, also known as Poetree. She was one of the models and when she walked out onto that stage, she had so much swag and confidence, I knew she would be someone I had to meet. […]
Journey to Abs
[wc_box color=”info” text_align=”center”] Introducing a monthly health and fitness column [/wc_box] I lost 20 lbs in the last six months. I workout less and I eat what my body is craving, even if that’s pizza five days in a row. Let me start from the beginning. I know you guys want me to get to […]
7 Healthy Food Meal Deliveries in Jersey City
New Year, new me! just kidding. As you all know I am all about health and fitness but also about making life simple. I think the hardest part about leading a healthy lifestyle is having the time to prep healthy food. We compiled a list of our favorite healthy meal delivery services to get you […]
brainorchestra
I wanted to start the New Year on a high note and post on article on a topic I am passionate about: music, culture, and the youth making waves in our city. Brainorchestra represents all of that to a T and I am so excited to start the year with this dope interview we did […]
2016 Most Viewed on ChicpeaJC
It’s been an amazing year for ChicpeaJC! I can’t believe the blog is already over two years old! We’ve published over 1000 articles, which is mind-blowing to me. To celebrate the New Year, I wanted to share with everyone my top 10 most viewed articles on the blog in 2016 (and share some lesser known details)! Did you have […]
Chicpea’s NYE Resolutions
As we close out another year, we all try to reflect on ways in which we can make the next year better. I was never one to make resolutions for the New Year, as I don’t believe in waiting for a calendar year to change to make things better in my life. You make the […]
Internships at ChicpeaJC
ChicpeaJC is looking for self-motivated individuals for internship opportunities! We’re looking for people who are creative, organized, and marketing savvy for our digital media marketing internship, as well as those who are creative, organized, and timely for our photography/videography internship. If you’re interested, please email chicpeajccrew@gmail.com with the appropriate documents and the internship you are […]
Jersey City Recreation – Boxing
If you’re wondering which organization to support this holiday season, consider Jersey City Recreation. Three boys have made it to the boxing regionals in upstate New York after applying a lot of hard work, discipline, and dedication with the help of their coach. They could use your help funding the trip to regionals! “Jersey City Recreation […]
New Year’s Eve 2017 – A Night to Remember
New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching, and you don’t want to throw the night away! Celebrate the upcoming new year in style at A Night to Remember, brought to you by Chicpea x Hayoner at Taphaus! On Nov. 28, 1966, writer Truman Capote invited hundreds of people to the Grand Ballroom of New York’s Plaza Hotel for […]
11 New Restaurants to Check Out in the Jersey City Area
It’s pretty crazy that since our last “New Eats” post, over ten new spots have opened around Jersey City! Although, I have a feeling we are missing a bunch more. Keep this list handy for when you are looking for something new to try. I am slowly chipping away at this list myself. Here is […]
The 2016 ChicpeaJC Holiday Party
On December 20th, the ChicpeaJC team, contributors, and friends got together at Park & Sixth for a little holiday party. It was awesome to see everyone mingling and getting to know each other! Park & Sixth provided food (of course, including their unbelievably delicious wings) and a selection of wines and beers for everyone to enjoy. […]
A Night to Remember: New Year’s Eve 2017
Want to get away from the NYC crowd this New Year’s Eve? Want to celebrate the upcoming new year in style? A Night to Remember is the place to be for New Year’s Eve! Chicpea x Hayoner present a New Year’s Eve event, A Night To Remember. On Nov. 28, 1966, writer Truman Capote invited […]
Cookies N Crepes – A Sweet Retreat
Anyone who knows me knows that I have an insane sweet tooth. I could live off of sugar for the rest of my life if it were good for me! We were recently invited to have “lunch” at Cookies N Crepes in Downtown Jersey City. I’ve been to Cookies N Crepes before on a late […]
6 Places To Get Açai Bowls in JC
You’d be lying if you say you haven’t noticed how popular açai bowls are becoming. In any place that focuses on health or has a selection of natural juices, you’re bound to find an açai bowl or two in the menu. Here at ChicpeaJC, we love getting açai bowls for breakfast or a mid-afternoon meal. Check […]
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