I’ve always considered myself in good shape and, since my teens, I’ve been working out and sort of eating healthy. Long story short, when I started ChicpeaJC, I let myself go and ate every meal out because now it was my “job.” I quickly gained 20 lbs (which for my 5’0 frame felt unhealthy). I […]
Top 10 Spots for Soup in Jersey City
It’s freezing and we could all use some hot soup to warm up our lives. While homemade soup is hands down the best, if you ever find yourself wanting to order some soup for lunch while you’re freezing at work, here are some great options. Have any recommendations? Send them our way! Subia’s Cafe, 506 Jersey […]
Top 5 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Happy New Year, everybody! We hope you’re ready to start the year on the right foot. Get those resolutions in check, work on what you’ve had in mind for months or years, and have some fun in the new year. Can’t find any events you’re interested in. Our Event Calendar has options! Thursday JC Bump […]
Hudson Community Enterprises Document Destruction
Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Patrick and Tom of Hudson Community Enterprises and talk about what they do, how long they’ve been around, and the impact of their organization on the community. HCE is a non-profit that was started in 1957 by a group of Jewish community leaders. The organization has always […]
Women Rising
When I was 18 years old, I met my first love. We were inseparable, and we dated for about a year until things started to slowly unravel. He had anger issues and for the first year together, he never took it out on me. Then one day, after a night out with friends, I picked […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 1/2/18-1/7/18
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Tuesday – January 2nd Oyster Tuesday @ Dullboy Get out of the cold and into Dullboy to enjoy $1 Oysters all night long this Tuesday. Wednesday – January 3rd Terrence McManus Trio @ The Hutton The Hutton will host the talented Terrence McManus Trio for the first […]
Surviving Veganuary in Jersey City
Veganuary is something people tend to get into as a way of starting the year on a healthier note, incorporating plant-based foods into their diets in order maintain some level of clean eating. It all started with the charity Veganuary, which encourages people to try out a plant-based diet for at least a month, hopefully […]
Top 10 Most Viewed Posts 2017
It’s been an amazing year. We met so many new people and I am so thankful to have been able to share their stories. Here are the Top 10 most viewed articles on Chicpeajc for 2017. 1. Gary’s Sweet Shoppe My interview with Gary’s Sweet Shoppe was one of my favorites because it highlights a […]
Chicpea’s New Year’s Resolutions 2018
Last year, I put together a blog post where I listed my New Year’s resolutions. Now looking back, some of them I was able to achieve and others sadly ended up on the back burner. A lot has changed in the last year, and I’m making another list for 2018 and sharing a few of […]
JC Babes – December Edition
So Christmas is over, New Years Eve is right around the corner and it’s like -0 degrees outside. I know it sucks but just because the holidays are coming to an end doesn’t mean we don’t have one last treat in store for you guys! Meet our December Babe’s of Jersey city! Every month we […]
Palm Trees
If you’ve been following along this blog, you know by now that here at ChicpeaJC we are pro-legalization of marijuana, and for the most part, our readers seem to agree with our views. But what if you want the benefits of marijuana (relaxation, pain etc) but without actually being “high?” Yes, I know some of […]
Nothing But the Locals V. 13
Another month, another playlist. Thanks to everyone who sent in some music! If you want to send in your music for our playlist, send over any links to chicpeajchq@gmail.com. Halleluyah – Usual Suspect Instagram Morning Sun – King Tjay feat. Chad B https://soundcloud.com/kingtjay1/morning-sun-feat-chad-b Instagram Yas Kween – Big Hair Girls Instagram Reflections – CIPHURPHACE feat Mike […]
Your Guide to New Year’s Eve
2017 is finally coming to an end, and there are a bunch of events lined up for New Year’s Eve. Don’t have any plans? Find something in Jersey City! A Night to Remember RoofTop at Exchange Place, Hyatt House, 1 Exchange Place 9:00 PM – 2:30 AM How can you pass up New Year’s […]
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
On New Year’s Eve at 9PM, join us for a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the newly opened Terrace of the RoofTop at Exchange Place, located at Hyatt House Jersey City! Kick in the new year with A Night to Remember, inspired by Truman Capote’s 1966 Party of the Century, on the waterfront in Jersey City […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 12/25/17 – 12/31/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Tuesday – December 26th Farrows + Experimental Hip Hop Night @ Pet Shop Head to Pet Shop tonight to check out a night of experimental hip hop featuring Farrows fresh off a world tour with Crystal Castles. All of the fun starts at 8pm. Wednesday – December […]
Street Style JC 2
I spotted Brandon and Will on the Path Train heading into the city one day leaving from Newport. Immediately I was taken aback by their very artistic, yet chill style ad awkwardly stared at them and listened in to their pretty cool convo on anime and fantasy shows and novels (creep). But it was Brandon’s […]
Sip & Shop Toy Drive Photos
Our last event was a toy drive benefitting AngelaCARES and the great work she does for the holidays. We wanted to have our final event be positive and bring people together to shop local and hang out. DJ Alaska spun some music, we had an awesome performance by PeteyxKraze, and we raised around 55 toys […]
10 Unconventional Last Minute Gift Ideas
So of course it’s the holidays… and in lieu of Christmas, we wanted to give our readers some gift ideas and provide some inspiration to those of you who might still be stumped on what to give. We thought about composing a list including but not limited to your typical “bold face watch” for him and “Eau […]
Giving Back for the Holidays
With winter creeping upon us and the return of pumpkin-spice everything, one thing is for sure: the holiday gift-giving season is here. And while it’s a special time to spoil our loved ones, it is also an opportunity to take a moment and give back to those in need this holiday season. We’ve rounded up […]
Top 4 Things to Do for New Year’s Eve in Jersey City
Don’t have plans this New Year’s Eve? Want to head into 2018 in style? We have you covered! Here are a few events happening in the area for anyone looking to end the new year with a bang. 1. A Night to Remember RoofTop at Exchange Place, Hyatt House, 1 Exchange Place 9:00 PM – […]
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