Farmer’s Market Season is here!! The JSQ market kicked off last Wednesday in the JSQ Plaza right in front of the iconic Loew’s Theatre. It is the most picturesque market in Jersey City and easily accessible since the PATH train is literally right there. Oh and that Chickpea restaurant is there too!! (I don’t own […]
HDSID Annual Meeting
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 talk about news, events, plans and more. The meeting will be held next Tuesday, May 17th at 10 AM in the caucus room of City Hall and it’s […]
ChicpeaJC Turns 2
In just a few days ChicpeaJC will turn two. For some reason, I’ve been procrastinating writing this post. It’s hard for me to grasp the fact that this is my life now. I started ChicpeaJC two years ago as a hobby, a creative outlet and an excuse to explore my community and meet new people. […]
Is Whole Foods Coming to JC? What We Know
About an hour ago, Mayor Steven Fulop broke the news that Whole Foods is going to be opening in Jersey City. “Really excited to share positive news that Whole Foods formally announce today they will be opening a Jersey City store. Lots of conversations to get this completed and I think it will be a […]
Conundrum
About a month ago I was at a turning point in my blogging career, I lost myself in the “hustle,” trying to make a living, and grow the website. I was focused more on the sponsored articles (which are great and I am thankful, don’t get me wrong) and I was delegating the fun artist […]
The Milk Sugar Love Truck
A few months after I started ChicpeaJC I was introduced to Emma by another local business owner. I interviewed her on the spot inside her new ice cream shop; Milk Sugar Love. It was the first time I ever tried her ice cream, and I was completely blown away. Since then Milk Sugar Love has […]
Groove on Grove is Back!
The HDSID Groove on Grove (GOG) is back next Wednesday, May 4th by the Grove Street Plaza. I am so beyond excited for the start of the season! GOG is one of my favorite things to do in JC. Who doesn’t love free music from JC’s best musicians, food, good weather, and local vendors?! It’s […]
NJ Golden Gloves Tournament 2016
Last night I attended the NJ Golden Gloves Tournament for their final night – the 2016 Championships at the Pershing Field Ring. This is an event I just couldn’t miss! I went last year and had such a good time! Boxing is probably one of my favorite sporting events! I got to sit ringside with members of […]
Kool and The Gang Street Naming
It’s no secret that I’m a huge music and hip hop fan. I grew up listening to Kool and the gang and when I heard that they were going to get a street named after them in the Bergen-Lafayette area I dropped everything and had to check it out. Kool and the Gang are pioneers […]
FAME Fashion Show
A few days ago I heard there was a fashion show going on at Saint Peter’s University, now since fashion in Jersey City is right up my alley I was holding out to hear when they were selling tickets. Well, apparently this show was not open to the public so of course being the obnoxious […]
ChicpeaTV: Blogging with The Grey Layers
I can’t believe we are almost at the end of season 2! Hope everyone has been enjoying our episodes so far, they really are a fruit of hard labor but they are so much fun. I met Jeanne aka “The Grey Layers” almost a year ago when I interviewed her for a “stylish peep” post. […]
HDSID Farmer’s Market is Back!!
My favorite season is upon us! Farmer’s market season!! *does the running man* I am so sick of scrambling to get fresh healthy food or ordering takeout and I can’t wait to shop local this season. Every year the HDSID Farmer’s Market gets better and better with new vendors and food options and I can’t […]
Smile Preschool for Autism
“One in 68 children are now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder nationally — with boys nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism. New Jersey’s numbers are even more startling: one in 45 children, with a boys’ rate of one in 28.” Sherry Sing, owner of Smile Preschool and Nursery as well as new […]
Delta Storage
More and more people are choosing to live in urban areas as opposed to moving to the suburbs. The only issue is space. I think all of us who live in Jersey City in an apartment can attest to this “Where the heck do we put all our accumulated s*&t?” Ever since we had a […]
Pat Van Dyke
I first saw Pat Van Dyke at the Riverview Jazz Festival last summer and he rocked the house (or the park). I kid you not, I sent myself an e-mail with the header “Interview PVD.” Well, I never came around to it and when I recently interviewed DJ Prestige aka Flea Market Funk, he dropped […]
The Beacon Birthday Block Party!
Next Saturday, April 16th, join The Beacon for its birthday celebration which will take place on The Beacon’s Overlook Park from 2:00-5pm. There will be a DJ, Food Trucks, activities, and tours of the new “Hague” luxury rental building which recently opened. Hague completes the herculean effort to restore a collection of iconic architectural gems and transform them into a […]
3 Reasons To Go To Physical Therapy FIRST! Plus: Enter to WIN a Fitbit!
by: Dr. James Pumarada, DPT, Complete Physical Rehabilitation When it comes to maintaining your physical health, there are so many medical specialties out there that it can make your head spin. In addition, there are even more alternative methods to maintaining your everyday health. But I’m here to give you three reasons why, when it […]
Main Street Living on Central Avenue!
Central Avenue is my home away from home. Whenever I come to the Heights I always make sure to stop by and see what’s doing on the Avenue. Some of my favorite shops are there; Sneaker Room, Faded Royalty, the Eye Create pop up shop, and Sole Dreams. I also love eating at Rumba’s Cafe, […]
Carvao BBQ
I’ve been dying to try Carvao BBQ ever since it opened a few months ago in the McGinley Square area. I heard from friends and people who live nearby, that the food is fresh, not too expensive, the portions are big and that there are many healthy options. I was sold. Carvao BBQ is an […]
Jersey City First Annual Fitness Fair!
Suns out guns out!! It’s that time of year where we have to hunker down and get our summer bods ready for the bikini/speedo weather. As some of you may know from following this blog and my social media, I am a huge fitness and wellness advocate. When I met with JC families and they […]
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