JCFamilies would like to share with all CHICpeaJC followers the JC Education Guide 2015- 2016. Parents are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the education placement process and JCFamilies put a guide together that provides some information about different types of schools together with a list of some schools, daycares and activity centers options in Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods. http://jcfamilies.com/jc-education-guide-2015-16/
JC Dishes Lightened up!
Written by: Amanda Scrivani We all know that Jersey City is home to countless amazing restaurants, bars, and cafes. Here in JC, we benefit from a vibrant and varied food scene, which I treasure and appreciate. Although I love trying new restaurants, I also do enjoy cooking for myself at home. Lately I’ve been on […]
Jersey City Monopoly Art by Mr. AbiLLity
I love Jersey City! Turns out I’m not the only one, so to express the way I feel about this great place I decided to make this monopoly board. Why Monopoly? Well because it’s fun and everyone knows it! I like having a certain twist on a classic favorite. The first step was to figure […]
Jennifer Roberts
Jennifer Roberts remembers walking into her high school and feeling out of place with the students around her. She tried both a public and private high school for a year but couldn’t allow herself to stay in an environment that made her feel so negative. It wasn’t until she enrolled in a college-level painting class […]
Women’s History Month Kickoff
Last night at City Hall was the Women of Action Awards Ceremony kicking off Women’s History Month in Jersey City. I was at home hanging out with Mini-chicpea, making dinner, and putting the finishing touches on a blog post when I realized I was missing the ceremony which started at 6pm. As soon as my […]
Flea Market Funk
There are many really talented local Jersey City DJ’s that are making a name for themselves in the nightlife scene. That being said, it’s very rare to see a DJ carry in crates of records to their gigs these days. Digital is just easier and more convenient! The art of DJ’ing has completely changed in the […]
Garden State Rollergirls
A few months ago I got an email from Alana aka Banana Sassin, a member of the Garden State Rollergirls. She invited me to join one of their practices out in Newark at the Branch Brook Roller Skating Center. Immediately, I pictured the movie “Whip it” with Ellen Page. I invited friend and photog, Greg […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/29 – 3/6
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – February 29th $1 Oysters @ Dullboy It’s Leap Day, and it only comes once every 4 years! Treat yourself to $1 Blue Point Oysters all night long at Dullboy! Don’t forget about Happy Hour from 5-7pm, which features $4 Beer Cans and an $8 […]
Downtown Medspa
We all have our little insecurities and I think if there is something we can do to make ourselves feel better about our looks, we should do it. I am not saying to go get a whole body lift, but a little something here and there makes a huge difference; whether it’s Laser Hair removal, […]
Alone in Deep Space @The Cage
Last night’s event at The Cage in Newark revealed an explosion of AIDS crew (Alone in Deep Space) forces. The A-Team, described as a collective of “like-minded individuals” is part of the AIDS crew – artists and musicians in and around Jersey City whose work has been covered numerous times on this blog. The Cage, […]
Eye Create x ChicpeaJC
I attended stylish peep Hayoner’s Eye Create, Kletband launch event a few weeks ago and he hooked me up with his whole line. As soon as I came home I tried everything on and I was obsessed, for the first time ever a full set of mens clothes fit me like a glove. I texted […]
YU Fix It
I live on my iPhone. It’s a really sad existence but it’s part of my life now as a blogger and social media addict. I do everything on my phone, I write notes for blog posts, I record audio during interviews, e-mail, take photos, Snapchat, I even use it as a mirror to make sure […]
How the Online World Has Made Us More Social
How the Online World Has Made Us More Social The world is getting more social. Despite what the technophobes and cynics might say, people are now more social than ever. While we might not talk on the phone or write letters in the way we used to, we talk more now than ever. Thanks to […]
Ali Maffucci
Ali Maffucci is a huge food blogger, she is the brains behind “Inspiralized.” Ali uses a special kitchen tool and makes creative dishes using vegetables! I started following her and reading her blog a little over a year ago, before I even knew she lived in Jersey City. Ali is an inspiration and we have […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Happy Hour
How do you get over 70 RSVPs on a Thursday night for a good cause? The answer is simple: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. What better way to kick-off 2016 other than with outstanding support, networks and good company that fundamentally believe in #MentoringMatters. Friends, supporters and “Bigs” all joined […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/22 – 2/28
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc!. Tuesday – February 23rd Flights & Wings @ Skinner’s Loft There’s not much better than wings and beers after a long work day! From 4-6pm choose from a $5 Flight of 3 Draft Beers, $5 Red or White Sangria, and $5 Wings at Skinner’s Loft! Wednesday […]
Vincent, The Owl Album Release Party @Seraphim Vape
Another great event that I wasn’t really planning on covering but had to. Why? Because there is so much going on in Jersey City that is not being documented in the “press” and I feel I have the responsibility to share these amazing nights with my readers. Vincent, The Owl and I go way back […]
Hamilton Pork
About a year and a half ago, I sat down with one of the owners of The Hamilton Inn, John Gondevas, for an interview. It was one of my first restaurant posts and still one of my favorites! At the time, next door to The Hamilton Inn stood a vacant space that used to be a […]
Jase Harley
The past year, I’ve been getting many emails from local artists and musicians asking to be featured on the blog. As much as I would love to interview everyone it is virtually impossible. When Jase Harley emailed me, something inside of me said that I needed to meet him ASAP. He is also friends with […]
ChicpeaTV Episode 201: Making Mozz with Chef B
Last season of ChicpeaTV was a total blast! I got to force Playboy Bunny, Rachael Robbins to stuff herself with rolls of bread at the Hamilton Inn. I baked breads and got drunk with Grandma Downtown. I had a freestyle battle with Nizz Sentine and Vincent The Owl and finally ate bagels and danced the hora […]
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