Almost two years ago, I walked in to Sneaker Room with David Diaz, the Central Avenue Special Improvement District manager for the first time. I remember being completely surprised that a store like this existed in the heights of Jersey City. As a result I decided on the spot to conduct an interview with the […]
Taproot Organics
In seven days, I turn thirty-three. This post is very special to me. I’ve been waiting for this exact article ever since I started Chicpeajc. This interview and our collab is my birthday gift. Taproot Organics are Jersey City soap makers that infuse organic ingredients and use real food for their products. I’ve been addicted […]
Sydelle Interiors
You know that room in the house that you talk about fixing up for years but never come around to it? You make plans to get new furniture, choose a paint color, get new art, move shit around, maybe even buy exercise equipment, but then it never happens? For the past two years, we’ve wanted […]
Expansion of the HDSID Boundaries!
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District announced the expansion of the HDSID boundaries and it is official this week! Below is a map of the new district. I caught up with Rachel Sieg, the Executive Director of the HDSID to hear more about the great news. Rachel, how did the plans to expand come about? This […]
5 Brunches to Try This Weekend in Jersey City!
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? We figured we’d save you the time wondering which places are worth it and give you five brunches to try this weekend in Jersey City! 1. Whealth and Co. – “Sunday got me like…” Brunch! Whealth has partnered with Transmission to bring food and music together for a brunch experience like no […]
Photo Gallery: People of Marion
North of the west side cemetery and east of Journal Square lies The Marion Neighborhood. A quiet, blue collar, charming corner of the city. The type of neighborhood that reminds us multiculturalism is U.S. culture. Live gets us up every morning in the form of the path train whistling out of the tunnel so loud […]
ChicpeaJC’s Top 15 JC Eats
While I was on vacation a month ago, I was on the beach with nothing but a notepad and a pen and started dreaming about my favorite dishes in Jersey City. Normal people would probably nap, tan, read a book, but I wrote down a list of my top favorite dishes because… food. I was […]
Egyptian Festival 2016
July 9th marks the 11th annual Egyptian Festival in Jersey City. Last year, I dedicated a whole week to the Egyptian community in Jersey City leading up to the festival. I spoke to Ahmed Shedeed, the brains behind the fest and a prominent and positive figure in Jersey City. Since then I’ve seen Ahmed at […]
Photo Gallery: Art House Summer Blowout
Recap of the Art House Productions Summer Blowout event, shot by new ChicpeaJC event photographer Matt Hockenjos.
Baby Mantra
Baby Mantra is an excellent skin care company based out of Jersey City that specializes in natural, organic products for babies. I met Nupoor at Short Grain one day and she gave me a few samples to try at home with my mini-chicpea. My little one is not a big bath fan (like most toddlers) […]
Chilltown Collective
Chilltown Collective is a lifestyle apparel brand born out of Jersey City. It is owned, designed and operated by Jersey City natives who are passionate about the creative world. They pride themselves on providing a platform for artist and creatives to express themselves. I’ve been watching Chilltown Collective grow in the past year from the […]
Chrissi Poland
Chrissi Poland is one of those people that you know you’re going to love even before meeting them, she is an amazing singer/songwriter who currently lives in the heights. Chrissi invited me over along with friend and photog Andy Mac to chat and also hear her sing. Chrissi has the most amazing voice, she is […]
Golfing for the Jersey City Youth Foundation
One of my favorite non-profit organizations is The Jersey City Youth Foundation. They do amazing work raising money for the youth of Jersey City so I try to support them as much as I can. When my friend Marelyn invited me to their Golfing Fundraiser at the Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City. I couldn’t […]
Photo Gallery: Jersey City Project Eats
Recap of the Jersey City Project Eats event, shot by new ChicpeaJC event photographer Matt Hockenjos.
Frequently Asked Questions
A while ago I put up a post on social media asking if people had any questions, whether it was about me, the blog, or Jersey City! So here it is. Everything you asked! — About Chicpea Q: How long did you wait before leaving your full-time job in order to pursue your brand? -Emily […]
Cloudy Visions
Cloudy Visions is a really dope local Jersey City artist when I first saw his work it gave me a huge smile. You can tell by his pieces that he is a really happy and positive person, so of course I had to meet him! We met up for coffee one day at the Warehouse […]
Love is Love
I am tired, hungry, and my eyes are swollen from crying. It is 11 PM, and I just got home from the candlelight vigil that was held on the Newark Ave. Pedestrian Plaza. This is a very hard post for me to write, please bare with me. I had arrived at the vigil before it […]
H.O.N.E.Y Bees
I’ve known about the Honey Bees for quite some time now, as they are making a real name for the positive work they are doing for the youth in Jersey City. I first saw them in action at the JC Fitness Fair back in May and even joined in on the fun. That is also […]
Kraverie
Years ago when we lived by the Grove PATH train, we would get food from the Kraverie food truck that was parked right outside of the station, almost on a weekly basis. A few years ago they opened a restaurant right by City Hall. Kraverie is a local favorite, if you ask all the hip […]
King TJay-We those kids
Starting today, we will be posting our favorite new songs from Jersey City artists on our new soundcloud @chicpeajc ! We want to put you on to the amazing talent that comes from our city! Every month we will be sharing all the latest and greatest coming out of Jersey City from all genres of […]
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