It’s National Cookie Day! So naturally we needed to make this handy list for you guys. Here is your free pass to indulge today. Cocoa Bakery 275 Grand St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cocoa Bakery & Cafe (@cocoabakeryjc) Bang Cookies 1183 Summit Ave View this post on Instagram A […]
HDSID Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
It’s not the holiday season in Jersey City until the Historic Downtown SID’s Annual Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremony! And the day is finally here! Join us on December 7th for the official kickoff of the holiday season with the HDSID! I literally never miss a year! It’s so much fun for the whole family […]
Toy Drives in the Jersey City Area
‘Tis the season to give back and spread joy. Check out some local toy drives happening in the area this month! Jersey City’s 21st Annual Toy Drive City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City Bring a new or unused toy to City Hall until December 13th! They should be brought to the Resident Response Center, […]
New Mural in Journal Square
If you walk through the Gloria Esposito Walkway in Jersey City, you’ve probably noticed the new artwork on display. Through Green Villain, Zosen and Mina Hamada worked on this amazing piece that adds color to the area. The original concept of the mural is describes as a way to bring amazing art to the Journal Square area to help […]
Stop, Drop, and Crawl
On December 2nd at White Eagle Hall, join Stop, Drop, and Crawl Jersey City for a bar crawl benefitting the Annual JCFD Toy Drive in memory of Capt. Mark V. Lee. And I’m hosting! The toy drive benefits thousands of children in Jersey City and their demand is growing every year. The goal is to […]
The Group Photo Protest to Save LSP
In case you don’t know, there’s a major privatization threat to Liberty State Park yet again. Christie wants to bring a massive marina to the non-commercial, urban family, picnicking peaceful side of the park, right behind the Statue of Liberty. Christie is pushing to have a lease signed before he’s out of office on January 16. […]
December 1st – National Pie Day!
December 1st is national pie day and what better way to kick off the first of the month and the holiday season than with a slice of good old fashioned pie. Below we’ve got a list of some places to go check out for a slice of comfort on National pie day! Brownstone Diner – Chocolate Cream pie 426 […]
Florious’ Tips and Tricks for the Season
The holiday season is upon us! Which means parties galore! Whether you are hosting one or attending an event, read on as Florious shares some of their tips to be a great guest and host this season! Don’t forget– you can find Florious on myflorious.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you use code ChicpeaJC you get a %10 discount […]
Top 10 Things to Do this Weekend
In the blink of an eye, November is coming to a close and December is around the corner. Here are some events to help you kick off the month! You can also look through our Event Calendar for other options. Featured Event Karaoke Champs November 30 @ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Doshe BBQ, 8 […]
Karaoke Champs
Looking for a new way to beat the week day routine? Come grab a drink and join us for Karaoke on Thursdays at DoShe BBQ located right next door to Talde. This is something you don’t want to miss. There will be drink/shot specials all night long and a full bar. Tag us on social […]
The Opening of Hyatt House
Today, Hyatt House Jersey City is celebrating their opening day as the first Hyatt House hotel in the area. Owned by One Exchange Urban Renewal, LLC, Hyatt House Jersey City is conveniently located in Jersey City’s Exchange Place, right next to the Light Rail Station and just a quick walk from the PATH Station. General […]
Local Organizations to Consider for #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is described as a “global day of giving,” focusing on giving back to organizations and spreading the word through the power of social media. To find organizations near you, visit GivingTuesday.org! Here are a few local organizations to consider this Tuesday for #GivingTuesday. Liberty Humane Society Liberty Humane Society aims to find and provide […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 11/27/17 – 12/3/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – November 27th Monday Night Football @ Halftime Bar & Grill Tonight’s MNF matchup features the Houston Texas and the Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff is set for 8:30pm – head to Halftime to enjoy $3 Drafts of Coors Light, Bud Light, & Yuengling, $4 Fireball shots, $5 […]
Chicpea’s Wellness Journey with Acuworx
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post opening up about my mental health. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC and the journey of being a business owner, I’ve neglected to take care of my physical health and my mental health. I found myself in a deep depression a few months ago. I knew that […]
Renovating in McGinley Square
Meet Jen and Kevin Burke and their sons Emmett and Logan. They’re renovating a 1800s row house in the heart of McGinley Square, an area they’ve fallen in love with. The Burkes have been Jersey City locals since 2004 when they moved into Harsimus Cove, back when their block had an escort service and a […]
How to Make Sure Your First Date Gets You a Second Date
People define success in dating in different ways. I used to have clients that would have 2-3 first dates a month and 1 second date a month. With the advent of Tinder and other mobile apps, they started have 7-8 first dates a month. They felt very “successful” in their dating and didn’t feel they […]
Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday in Jersey City
Small businesses are everywhere in Jersey City – restaurants, delis, clothing stores, you name it. There are a few sales going on in the area, so aside from your favorite small businesses, here are some spots you should visit this Saturday! Iris Record Store 114 Brunswick Street Iris Records is celebrating Black Friday weekend […]
Top 7 Things to Do Thanksgiving Week
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or just want to enjoy your time off from work/school, Jersey City has some events going on just for you. Check them out, or look through our Event Calendar. Wednesday AngelaCARES 7th Annual Thanksgiving Feed the Seniors November 22 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Golden Door Charter School, 3044 Kennedy […]
6 Local Entrepreneurs that Inspire Us
Today is #NationalEntrepreneurDay and as a fellow entrepreneur, I am constantly inspired by people around me who are absolutely killing it in their field of expertise. This list could be extremely long, as I know way too many amazing “bosses” so I decided to keep it short and sweet and focus on 6 individuals who […]
DoShe Korean BBQ
I had the honor of checking out the new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown Jersey City, located right next to Talde – Doshe BBQ. They not only serve a great variety of Korean BBQ dishes, all cooked right at your table, but they’re also BYOB and have a downstairs section dedicated to karaoke. You and […]
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