As some of you may know, I spent about 6 years of my teenage life living in Tel Aviv, Israel. During those formative years, there was a wave of terrorist attacks happening around me and the first people on the scene were usually civilians. As a result, in 2006 United Hatzalah was founded. It is a […]
Top 5 Vegan Desserts in Jersey City
If there’s one thing most people enjoy, it’s a sweet treat. As someone who doesn’t like dairy, I’m often faced with the question, “So do you just not eat anything delicious anymore?” It’s a common misconception that vegans suddenly have to give up treats like a slice of cake or ice cream, but that’s all wrong. There are […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 1/23/17-1/29/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – January 23rd Hudson Restaurant Week Begins Jersey City has 20 restaurants participating in this Winter’s Hudson Restaurant Week, including newcomers South House and The Hutton. You can check out the complete list as well as menus and pricing here. Tuesday – January 24th The Basement […]
MNM Vintage
There is nothing like shopping for vintage. That feeling you get when you find something that no one else has, it becomes an addiction. You walk down the street and you know you are wearing something with history, a story, and it’s an item that no one else has. The vintage streetwear scene is booming […]
Reconnecting With Fun in the New Year
What is dating supposed to be? Not what it is, but what it’s supposed to be. Dating is supposed to be FUN! That’s right, fun. That doesn’t mean that it is fun, but the theoretical goal is to have fun. Unfortunately, for many people, it is anything but. You get home, you go online to […]
10 Venues for Hosting Awesome Kids Parties in JC
Planning your kid’s birthday soiree in Jersey City has now become a little easier. We compiled a list of local venues that offer amazing activities for kids’ parties. From Science, to Speed Racing, to Cooking themed party packages, your kids and their friends are sure to be thrilled! 1. Hudson PLAY 189 Brunswick Street This […]
Top 5 Foodie Instagrams to follow
We at ChicpeaJC take ourselves very seriously and understand the huge significance food has in our everyday lives. Just kidding, we are not serious people at all, in fact we only think about food most of the time. We have created a top 5 foodie Instagrams to follow for your stomach’s pleasure. Btw; Shout out to @JC_eats […]
Journal Square Pub
Many people pass through Journal Square for a variety of reasons. After all, Journal Square serves as the home to an array of schools, jobs, gyms, and shops. Maybe you venture there every day to catch a ride on the PATH train. Whatever the reason may be, Journal Square also serves as home to one of […]
Top 9 Things to Do This Weekend in Jersey City
Another week, another set of events for you all to enjoy! There’s something for everyone, whether you want to attend a silent party in the Science Center or march for solidarity in Washington DC. Get ready for a fun-filled weekend! Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has many other events this weekend! LSC […]
Hudson Restaurant Week
Hudson Restaurant Week is back again for its lucky 13th year! It starts Monday, January 23 and runs weekdays until February 3 with many restaurants opting in for the weekend in between. Experience great food and prices that will delight your palate and your wallet. Restaurant Week is one of the most delicious times of the […]
Nothing But The Locals V. 6
New year, new music. Check out some music we’ve been sent and have been listening to to end 2016 and bring in 2017. If you make music, send us your tracks at chicpeajchq@gmail.com. If you know someone, you think should be on this playlist, send us links and we’ll add them to next month’s set! You […]
Journey to Abs PT2: Everything You Need to Know About Dieting…
It doesn’t work. GOT YOU. Did you really think I was going to promote dieting as a healthy way to lose weight? This is not Self magazine. This is real life shit. A few weeks ago, I launched “Journey to Abs” and the response has been amazing. I got so many messages from women and […]
LSC After Dark: Silent Party Details
Join us on January 19th from 6 PM to 10 PM at Liberty Science Center’s next After Dark event – Silent Party! DJs Rob Cast, Nikki Mixx, and Kevlove will be there, each spinning different styles of music (hip hop, rock, and top 40s/guilty pleasures)! You can finally sing that Smash Mouth song at full volume with […]
Lawyer up! Meet Attorney Anthony Bianco
A few months ago, I was invited to be a guest speaker at a professional networking group for young entrepreneurs in Hudson County. I had such a great time talking to everyone about social media and marketing. After the Q&A, I got a chance to chat with a few of the small businesses. I was […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 1/16/17-1/22/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – January 16th Brunch @ Hamilton Pork Cap your 3 day weekend with Brunch at Hamilton Pork. If you haven’t tried their Churro Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich yet, today is your day to treat yourself! Tuesday – January 17th Holiday Kamayan Night @ Talde Not […]
Stylish Peeps: Shamecca & Athanasius Ajavon
We have a two for one deal with these next stylish peeps. Sister and brother, Shamecca & Athanasius Ajavon met with me on an extremely cold January day and still effortlessly rocked their outfits. What I loved about these two was the appreciation they had for one another, something that seems to be lacking in most sibling relationships. […]
JC Dishes Lightened up: Rustique’s Holly Sandwich
Rustique, a small but cozy restaurant in the Hamilton Park neighborhood, is very dear to my heart. It was not only the site of my 30th birthday back in June, but it was also where I went on my first official date with my husband. The pizza is amazing and so is all of the […]
JC Getaways: The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
One of the best parts of living in Jersey City is having access to so many great restaurants. Not only are we across the river from one of the best food cities in the world, but we also have a vibrant food scene of our own with new places opening up constantly. So driving two […]
LSC After Dark: Silent Party
Join us on January 19th from 6 PM to 10 PM at Liberty Science Center’s next After Dark event – Silent Party! This one is special to me. Last year, I attended a silent party in Miami for the first time and knew I had to bring it to Jersey City. A few months later, I threw […]
Top 5 Veggie Burgers in Jersey City
Calling all vegetarians! With the growing number of veg-friendly options in Hudson County, going out to eat with your friends for a quick bite is now easier than ever. If there’s ever a day when you all want to go out for dinner or if you just want to grab a nice lunch for Meatless […]
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