It’s about that time! Meet our October babes of Jersey City! Know a local hottie and want to nominate them? Email editor@chicpeajc.com Harveer Singh@RealEstateSingh Harveer Singh has been a resident of Jersey City since 2007. You may have seen his face on stickers or billboards around town with inspirational quotes! His love of Jersey City […]
Celebrate Your Next Special Occasion at Jersey City’s Hidden Gem, the Box Café!
Located on 115 Palisade Avenue in the Heights of Jersey City is a delicious eatery known as the Box Café. Open since March of 2021, the café has brought locally sourced “homemade” meals for people, a sense of community, and a space for folks to come together and celebrate their special moments with their loved […]
Mav’s Top Buns – Taking Over New Jersey One Cinnamon Bun at a Time
Mav’s Top Buns has taken New Jersey by storm over the past few months. This small mom-and-pop operation went from casually selling their family cinnamon buns to having a bun cult who will wait in line for 3 hours in the sun for buns (that includes me). Nicole Ashkar is the mom behind the operation. […]
Masquerade at Nimbus – A celebration of Nimbus Arts
Celebrate Nimbus’ debut season with a masquerade event at the Nimbus Arts Center! On October 23 at 7PM, Masquerade at Nimbus is welcoming audiences for food and drinks, an auction, and a beautiful performance from Nimbus Dance. Enjoy a sneak peek of the new Racuous Caucus Tango by Artistic Director Samuel Pott and in collaboration […]
Readers’ Choice: Where to get custom cakes in the area
Whether it’s for a birthday, the upcoming holidays, or just a moment worth celebrating, it’s always worth getting a custom-made cake. We asked our readers for their favorite spots for custom cakes in and around Jersey City, and they did not disappoint! Here are some of the most recommended spots and all other great businesses […]
The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s returns to Jersey City
This music-filled annual Halloween fundraiser is back! On October 22 and 23, spend the night jamming out at The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s, an annual fundraiser for the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery hosted by (The) Rock-it Docket and the Historic cemetery. Every year, local musicians dress up and perform songs by famous bands […]
Giving Back with Giving Digitized: October’s Toy & Coat Drive
Continue giving back to the community during the fall season with Giving Digitized. Starting October 15 and continuing through November 15, Giving Digitized is hosting their October Toy and Coat Drive! Help provide coats to the community as the weather gets colder, and gift toys to children as the holiday season rolls around. With Giving […]
20 Hispanic + Latinx-owned businesses to support
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15th! To celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our readers to send some of your favorite Latinx-owned businesses, local and beyond. Find a new shop to support among these great businesses! Check out our previous list of Hispanic-owned businesses: https://lynnhazan.com/culture/21-hispanic-owned-businesses-to-shop-online/ Find and Revive Find & Revive is a vintage/pre-loved […]
5 spots for vegan-friendly pasta in New York City
October is National Pasta Month! Celebrate with a plate of vegan pasta from some of these great restaurants in New York City. SESTINA67 2nd Ave, East Village SESTINA is a pasta bar offering a fully plant-based Italian menu with housemade pastas, like their Mafaldine Mushroom Ragu and Bucatini Puttanesca. Gluten-free pasta is also available as […]
Hispanic Heritage Month and The Books that Taught Me Más
Growing up in a Latino household, Hispanic Heritage Month was not something we celebrated mainly because it was just our way of life. Merengue and cumbia on blast most Saturday mornings while my mother cleaned the apartment and Sunday dinners that turned into political discourses were the norm. It wasn’t until I got to college […]
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest returns for the fall
Calling all beer aficionados! The Jersey City Craft Brew Fest is back with 150+ styles of craft beer available to sample on October 23rd at the Morgan St. Lot (107 Morgan St, Jersey City). Tickets are on sale now at JerseyCityBeerFest.com. With two tasting sessions available, get your tickets for the Craft Brew Fest and […]
A Look into Pitness in the Park – Happening October 16th!
If you’re a huge dog lover and have a soft spot for Pit Bulls, you do not want to miss out on Pitness in the Park. It is an incredible event fighting to stop the many prejudices against Pit Bulls. We often hear myths on how dangerous these dogs are and continue to see breed […]
NY/NJ Fall Day Trip: Angry Orchard
Anyone wanting to feel all the fall vibes this season should consider a day trip to Angry Orchard Cider Mill in Walden, NY. About an hour and a half from Jersey City, you can sip on a variety of ciders while enjoying the apple orchards nestled around you. The apple orchards themselves are gorgeous and […]
A Zodiac Sign Analysis of Your Favorite Nicktoon Characters
Cartoons – they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. The late 90s and early 2000s was the “golden age” for Nickelodeon. Many of the characters that we grew up watching are still relevant in pop-culture and hold a special place in our hearts to this day. I’m sure every generation feels this way […]
5 Jersey City restaurants to visit on National Noodle Day
October 6 is National Noodle Day! Sit down and enjoy a hot bowl of tasty noodles for lunch or dinner in celebration. Pinwheel Garden318 Communipaw Ave As a dumpling and noodle bar, Pinwheel Garden has plenty of noodle dishes (including vegan options)! Try their Mushroom Drunken Udon if you’re looking for a good veg option, […]
7 new food businesses in Jersey City to visit this week
Kick off your week with a visit to these local spots that opened over the summer! Perk Up Cafe197 Van Vorst St Bayonne’s Perk Up Cafe opened up a Jersey City location. They serve their specialty coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and more delicious bites and drinks on the ground floor of The Quinn. Website: https://prkupcoffee.com/ Poor […]
Is Collagen Worth the Hype?
Collagen is the latest supplement craze on the market. As usual, many are left wondering if all those reported benefits are real or just exaggerated hype. I’m going to give some general advice on supplements before we break down collagen. If you’re interested in any supplement or herbal remedy, the two most important factors will […]
Fallin’ for Hudson Hound
Hudson Hound Jersey City is an elevated Irish restaurant that was set to open the day we went into lockdown, which is absolutely insane – talk about bad timing. That being said, they were eventually able to open their doors exactly one year ago today. I had the pleasure of visiting Hudson Hound for the […]
5 coffee shops you should visit in Northern New Jersey
September 29 is National Coffee Day! Celebrate with a cup of coffee outside of Hudson County. Corner Cafe646 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park If you find yourself taking a walk through Cliffside Park, stop by Corner Cafe for a variety of coffees and teas. Be sure to try their Turkish Coffee, served with single or double […]
10 spots to go apple picking in New Jersey this fall
Start planning your fall family activities! Gather your best friends or take your kids on a day trip to pick apples at a local farm/orchard. Looking for more fall activities? Check out our previous posts: Corn mazes to visit in New Jersey this fall Apple + Pumpkin Picking in New Jersey and New York Pumpkin […]
