There is no shortage of young talented creatives in our area, but there are a few of them that are way ahead of their years. Yaya is one of them. I met her at our CP5tudio grand opening back in February. She arrived with her team and they were all wearing her unique designs. Yaya […]
Taco Tuesdays: Tacos at Mi Mariachi
Do you like tacos as much as we do?! Here at ChicpeaJC, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be starting a new monthly column named Taco Tuesdays! Every last Tuesday of the month, we’ll be venturing and finding you the best places to get tacos in Jersey City. We’ll also be highlighting the ones you […]
Learn How to Start Your Own Brand
Looking to start your own brand, but don’t know where to begin? From September 9th to October 1st, catch a Chilltown C.H.I.L.L.dren four-day workshop curated and directed by Hayoner – Want to Create your Own Brand? Chilltown C.H.I.L.L.dren (Changing How I’m Living Life) was founded to help creatives find the proper mentorship and resources to produce […]
Nothing but the Locals V. 11
It’s about that time again! Here’s a rundown of music we’ve been loving lately and some submissions over the past couple of months. If you make music or have any recommendations, send it over to chicpeajchq@gmail.com! SafeHouse – PeteyxKraze feat. 070Phi Instagram | Twitter Amor Platonico – Ali De León https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIZZREhDP1I Instagram | Twitter Sounds of the […]
Jersey City Pride Recap
Every year, Jersey City Pride gets bigger and better. I am so blessed to have been able to be a part of this amazing event for the last 3 years celebrating love, diversity, and equality in the community I love so much. This year, we had the opportunity of being an official Media Sponsor for […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 8/28/17 – 9/3/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – August 28th Wine Monday @ Atlas Public House Monday means $20 bottles of wine at Atlas Public House all day long (open from 4pm-1am). Tuesday – August 29th Happy Hour @ Talde From 5-7pm, enjoy 1/2 Off all drafts, wines by the glass, & well drinks, as […]
Alex’s Top Places for Veg Eating in the Area
One of the only aspects of gentrification I benefit from is the growing amount of veg-friendly spots around me. Considering how close we are to Manhattan, I’ve compiled a list of some spots I like not only in Hudson County, but anywhere within 30 minutes from my home. This is excluding any place that only […]
Top 10 Wedding Venues in Jersey City
As many people have heard, Battello had to temporarily close due to construction on the pier. The construction is slated to take until spring, 2018; however, nothing is guaranteed. We can only hope they will reopen then because it is surely one of our favorite places to shoot. You check out some of our favorite Battello […]
Where to watch the Mayweather x McGregor Fight in Jersey City
The highly anticipated showdown is upon us and finally taking place this Saturday, August 26th. If you’re a Jersey City local looking for a great place to catch the action then we’ve got your back. Whether you’ve got money on Maywheather or rooting for McGregor this post has got you covered on where to watch the […]
7 Tasty Waffles in Jersey City
It’s National Waffle Day (seriously, how many of these national food days exist?)! Here are our favorite spots to grab a delicious waffle, whether it’s your first meal of the day or dessert! 1. Brownstone Diner 426 Jersey Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brownstone Pancake Factory (@brownstone_pancake_factory) Brownstone is the king […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
This weekend is packed with events. From JC Pride festivities to musical performances, we have you covered for your weekend plans! You can also check out our Event Calendar for other options. Featured Events Mayweather vs McGregor in the Atrium August 26 @ 8:00 PM – August 27 @ 2:00 AM Harborside Atrium, 147 Harborside Financial Center Join The […]
Tuesdays on the Town in Fort Lee
I was invited last night by NJ.com to cover the Fort Lee “Tuesdays on the Town” event, the last one of the season. To be honest, I’ve never been to Fort Lee before last night and really did not know what to expect. I was delightfully surprised! Fort Lee is really up and coming. Tuesdays […]
Carmen Carrera
It is officially Pride week in Jersey City, and it is one of the most exciting celebrations of the year. After 3 years of blogging about Pride, I am so proud to be an official sponsor this year. I’ve seen it grow tremendously and I am so excited to be part of it this year. […]
Top 6 Spots to get Bao in Downtown Jersey City
Happy National Bao Day! We have a few favorites Downtown and couldn’t help but share them. Let us know what your favorite spots are, especially outside of the Downtown area! 1. Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ani Ramen House (@aniramen) Ani Ramen is a recent […]
#JCSpot: Philippine Bread House
Our next JC Spot is the well-known JC favorite, the Philippine Bread House! Located at 530 Newark Ave, the Philippine Bread House is home to many of the city’s favorite baked goods, especially their Pan de Sal. They’re open from 7 AM to 7 PM (with the exception of Sundays, where they close at 6 PM). […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 8/21/17 – 8/27/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – August 21st Eclipse Party @ Porta Enjoy food & drink specials today (including an open-faced Nutella Pizza) from 1-4pm on the rooftop at Porta! First 25 people will get special viewing glasses! Tuesday – August 22nd Taco Tuesday @ LITM Enjoy 3 tacos for only $10 (your […]
16 Things Your Bartender/Server Wishes They Could REALLY Tell You But Can’t
Jersey City is becoming the hub for hospitality in the Northern NJ area, it’s a no-brainer that most people who live here eat out. I’ve teamed up with some popular bartenders in Jersey City, as well as fellow servers, to bring all of my readers 16 things your server/bartender really wants to tell you but […]
Mayweather vs McGregor at Lutze
Get ready for the biggest fight of the year – Mayweather vs McGregor! On August 26th, The Lutze is showing the fight and all pre-cards on 2 massive screens in the Harborside Atrium (147 Harborside Financial Center) and it all starts at 8 PM! Guests can enjoy beer bucket specials as well as bucket specials, a full […]
Attorney turned Author: Edward Carlson
Edward Carlson is a Jersey City attorney who just published his debut novel, which has been described as “Delilloan… with a Franzenian interplay of politics and class with hints of the stylistic reportage of Tom Wolfe” (Bill Kelly, Booklist). He began his writing career as a journalist who covered guns, religion and sports (or, as […]
Top Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Jersey City
It’s almost like everyone’s been counting down to the Great American Solar Eclipse on August 21st! Unfortunately, the eclipse is only partial from New Jersey (we’ll witness 71%-77% blockage), but if you have some time during your day and don’t want to miss out on the big event, there are few places to check out […]
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