Today is the big Riverview Jazz Festival, an amazing event featuring the most talented musicians from in and around Jersey City. I first heard Bryan Beninghove last year at the Festival, and took a mental note that I needed to interview him. Bryan is actually now one of the organizers of the Riverview Jazz Fest and […]
8 Spring Studios
I am a fitness freak; I am the type of person that lives for the next best fitness fad. Part of being in shape is always changing things up in your fitness routine, and I am all about that. That being said, I was never big into Pilates. I just didn’t feel like I was […]
ChicpeaJCturns2 The Video
Chicpeajcturns2 was almost one month ago. It feels like it was just yesterday! I am still high off of this amazing event. I want to thank everyone for coming out to party, for all the people who made this party a reality and for for all my friends and family for supporting me on this […]
Groove on Grove does JC Friday’s
We all know you have been waiting for this, and we’re glad to let you know that Groove on Grove is turning it up for JC Friday’s happening this Friday, June 3rd. Groove on Grove has so much in store for you because Friday is the best day to get out and dance! Take a […]
BIKE JC’s Ward Tour 2016
Jersey City Bike Tour Rolling to Liberty State Park, June 5th One of my favorite JC events! The Jersey City Ward Tour & Festival returns June 5th for its seventh year and celebrates the preservation of Liberty State Park with an expanded festival on the park’s beautiful waterfront. I did the Ward Tour two years in […]
Love, Liesel
Love, Liesel is an adorable jewelry shop that recently took over the old home of Another Man’s Treasure. The store is owned by the sweetest girl bosses I’ve ever met; Heidi and Kerry. They invited me and friend/photographer Andy Mac to check out their store on a beautiful sunny afternoon. To be honest, Jersey City […]
PS 20 Walk-a-thon!
Yesterday I attended PS 20’s first Annual “B.L.U.E. Dolphin Fit Walk-a-thon”. If you are an avid ChicpeaJC reader you already know what a huge health and fitness advocate we are here! When Erica a member of the school’s PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools) committee invited me to join I had to go show my support. The kids […]
Another Man’s Treasure Turns 10!
Almost 8 years ago when I first moved to Jersey City, the first thing I purchased was a 70s velvet maxi-dress from Another Man’s Treasure. I’ve always been a vintage lover, but when I first walked into AMT that day, it became more than that. When I started ChicpeaJC, I became really close with the […]
Enjoy a Sangria Summer
My favorite way to unwind in the warmer months is to relax outdoors with a nice glass of wine or a cocktail. I am really lazy and Sangria is one of my favorite drinks but I never have the energy to actually make it from scratch! In comes Luis The Marinero Sangria into my life. […]
SoledOUT Grand Opening
SoledOUT is a new consignment sneaker shop that recently had its grand opening! The shop is located in Journal Square and carries some of the most exclusive sneakers in the game. Namely, the Yeezy’s which go for around $1,000 + that I secretly (not so secretly) am obsessed with. I met Tony, the owner of […]
Annual HDSID Board Meeting Recap
Last Tuesday I attended the annual HDSID Board Meeting in City Hall. Every year the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District holds an annual meeting where they talk about topics and issues going on in the Downtown District as well as go over news, events, plans and more. Steven Kalcanides owner of Helen’s Pizza, is the President […]
The Clearport Grand Opening and After Party
Another weekend for books. This month has been nothing but exceptional, from celebrating ChicpeaJCturns2 to the Grand Opening of The Clearport owned by my dear friend and fellow entrepeneur, Haytham aka Hayoner. I am sitting at Short Grain JC double fisting a large cup of coffee and Matcha drink nursing a gnarly hangover writing this […]
Groove on Grove Turns Up!
I am on a roll right now with so many fun events and there is no sense in stopping now!! It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of the HDSID’s weekly Groove on Grove. It’s the perfect week night activity! A few months ago, Dancing Tony came up with the idea to do […]
Art & Soul Benefitting Dress for Success
Thursday night I attended the Art & Soul, Women in the Arts event at Mana Contemporary, benefitting an amazing organization in Hudson County; Dress for Success. Dress for Success donates gently used professional clothing and provides support to women in need for job interviews and employment opportunities, breaking the cycle of poverty. They do amazing […]
Emily Tan
I really enjoy supporting my fellow creatives, especially when it’s someone who I practically shared an office with! When I took on this blog full time, I started working at The Warehouse Cafe on a daily basis and that is were I met Emily Tan, a super talented music journalist and photographer. We would always […]
The Clearport “Wear you Fly”
I am lucky to say that I am surrounded by many talented and hardworking people. Haytham, aka Hayoner is one of those people. We’ve been friends for a while now, and he’s grown to be someone I admire very much, he is one of my closest Jersey City friends. He is my homie. Haytham is […]
Spring Time on Central Ave.
It is finally spring time in Jersey City! How exciting is that?! I feel like for months we’ve been waiting for warm weather and it’s finally here. Spring is the perfect time to update your wardrobe, your home, get in shape, get your bike fixed, or try a new restaurant. Well, I think you got […]
ChicpeaJCturns2 Recap & Photos
I am not even sure where to begin. It’s Thursday; the party was four days ago, and I am still hurting… yes it was that good. I will try and keep this recap short and sweet since I am guessing everyone is interested in looking at all the photos. We got approximately 700 Pictures for […]
Charles & Co. Block Party
I LOVE BLOCK PARTIES. Spring is here and it’s getting really nice out, bring out the family this Saturday from Noon-6pm for the Charles and Co. Block party! There will be fun for the whole family and I got the scoop as to what is in store. I interviewed Eric and Paul Silverman a few […]
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